Q46 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following countries is/are NOT a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council?1.Bahrain2.Iran3.Iraq4.QatarSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 2 and 3
B 3 and 4
C Only 3
D Only 1

Correct answer: (a) 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. GCC members: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE. Iran and Iraq are not members.

  2. B

    3 and 4

    3 and 4. Qatar is a GCC member.

  3. C

    Only 3

    Only 3. Iran is also outside GCC.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Bahrain is a founding GCC member.

Summary. Official key is (a) 2 and 3. Iran and Iraq are not in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Bahrain and Qatar are.

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