Q. Consider the following statements regarding Greenland:
1.Geographically, it is part of the North American continent, but politically it is an autonomous territory associated with Europe.
2.The island is separated from Canada to its west by the Davis Strait and Baffin Bay.
3.It is one of the eight member states of the Arctic Council.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Geologically and geographically, Greenland sits on the North American continental shelf. However, politically it remains an autonomous constituent territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, associating it closely with Europe.
- Statement 2 is correct: Greenland is separated from Canada’s Arctic islands (like Ellesmere Island) to the north and west by the Nares Strait, Baffin Bay, and the Davis Strait.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Greenland is not a sovereign country and therefore cannot be an independent member state of the Arctic Council. Instead, the Kingdom of Denmark (representing both Denmark and its autonomous territories, including Greenland) is one of the eight permanent member states of the Arctic Council.
