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Prelims 2014 · International Relations and Organisations · Question 71

With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements: 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. 2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

2 only

Statement 1: Incorrect. The first BRIC Summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009, not Rio de Janeiro.
Statement 2: Correct. South Africa joined in 2010 and was the last member to join the original BRIC grouping, making it BRICS.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.

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