With reference to Gulf Cooperation Council, consider the following statements: It consists of members from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait. Iraq is the latest member country to join the GCC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Gulf Cooperation Council, consider the following statements:
1. It consists of members from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait.
2. Iraq is the latest member country to join the GCC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement a is correct

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