With reference to Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), consider the following statements: It is the world’s largest regional security organization. Its participating states includes only European countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), consider the following statements:
1. It is the world’s largest regional security organization.
2. Its participating states includes only European countries.
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 1 is correct
Statement 2 is incorrect: The participating States are from North America, Europe and Asia.

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