Question

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Gulf Cooperation Council is a political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq. The grouping was formed in view of the similar political establishments in the countries based on Islamic principles, their geographical proximity, joint destiny, and common objectives.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the member states of the organization. The Arabian Peninsula is a larger geographical region that includes countries like Yemen which are not part of the GCC.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.