Q. With reference to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider the following statements:
1.Its headquarters is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
2.It is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations.
3.Its membership is limited to countries from the Middle East and North Africa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1 and 2 only

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: OIC headquarters is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Statement 2 is correct: It is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: The OIC has 57 member states spread over four continents, not just the Middle East and North Africa.

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