2007 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies

Question 4: International Relations and Current Affairs

Which one of the following is NOT a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

aRussia
bKazakhstan
cUkraine
dUzbekistan

AnswerThe answer is (c).

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation grew out of the Shanghai Five and was formed in 2001. In 2007 its members were China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Ukraine was never a member, so it is the odd one out. India and Pakistan, then observers, became full members in 2017.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Russia is a founding member of the SCO.
  • (b) Kazakhstan is a founding member.
  • (c) Correct: Ukraine is not an SCO member.
  • (d) Uzbekistan joined in 2001 and is a full member.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.