Consider the following statements: 1. It is a sovereign country located on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. 2. It is a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). 3. The Hajar and Dhofar mountain ranges are located in this country. 4. The Port of Salalah and a part of the Rub al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert are situated in this country. Which one of the following countries is referred to in the above statements? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.It is a sovereign country located on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.
2.It is a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
3.The Hajar and Dhofar mountain ranges are located in this country.
4.The Port of Salalah and a part of the Rub al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert are situated in this country.
Which one of the following countries is referred to in the above statements?

[A] Yemen

[B] Bahrain

[C] Oman

[D] Kuwait

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Oman is located in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula and is a founding member of the GCC. The country is characterized by the Hajar and Dhofar mountain ranges, the strategically important Port of Salalah, and a portion of the Rub al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert.

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