Q. With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) consider the following statements:
1.Its main objective is to promote military alliances and counterbalance the influence of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.
2.It is the successor to the Shanghai Five.
3.Japan is one of the member states of the SCO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The SCO aims to promote regional cooperation and address various challenges faced by its member countries, including security threats, economic development, and cultural exchange. Japan is not a member of the SCO.
Statement 2 is correct. SCO is the successor to the Shanghai Five.
Source: ForumIAS
