Consider the following statements regarding Arctic Council:1. Ottawa declaration led to establishment of Arctic Council2. While China is an associate member, India has been its Observer Which of the following is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Arctic Council:
1. Ottawa declaration led to establishment of Arctic Council
2. While China is an associate member, India has been its Observer
Which of the following is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 and 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 2 is incorrect- Both India and China are its observer member

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