Q. With reference to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), how many of the following statements are correct?
1.It promotes political and military alliances between Muslim nations.
2.The OIC Charter emphasizes the importance of strict adherence to Sharia law in all member states.
3.Its membership is based on geographic proximity to the Arabian Peninsula.
Select the correct Answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect. The OIC’s primary focus is on promoting unity, solidarity, and collaboration among its member states in various areas, including economic, social, cultural, and scientific fields. The OIC does not have an explicit focus on creating political and military alliances. The OIC Charter respects the diversity of its member states. While it aims to protect Islamic values, it does not mandate strict adherence to Sharia Law across all members. Membership in the OIC is open to countries with a significant Muslim population, not based on geographic proximity to the Arabian Peninsula. There are 57 member states, spread across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and even South America.
Source: The Hindu
