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Prelims 2015 · International Relations and Organisations · Question 64

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?<br/>1. Bangladesh<br/>2. Cambodia<br/>3. China<br/>4. Myanmar<br/>5. Thailand<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 5

Answer

1 and 3

Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) has 6 members: India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

  1. Bangladesh — Not a member of MGC. Verdict: Not a participant.
  2. Cambodia — It is one of the six MGC members. Verdict: Participant.
  3. China — Not a member of MGC. Verdict: Not a participant.
  4. Myanmar — It is a member of MGC. Verdict: Participant.
  5. Thailand — It is a member of MGC. Verdict: Participant.

So, the countries not participating are 1 and 3.

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