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Q. Which of the following countries are the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?

Select the correct answer using the code given below.


A
1, 3 and 4 only
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2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Solution

The correct option is B 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Explanation:

  • The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent international intergovernmental organization.
  • The SCO covers 40% of the global population, nearly 20% of the global GDP, and 22% of the world’s landmass.
  • The SCO aims to tackle extremism & separatism and also includes combating terrorism, drug and weapons trafficking, illegal immigration in the region.
  • It comprises eight member states, namely India, Kazakhstan, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
  • Recently, Iran was also officially admitted as its full member.

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