UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 23
Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: The GCC consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; Iran is not a member.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - Correct-Iran is outside the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council.
B: Incorrect - Saudi Arabia is a founding GCC member.
C: Incorrect - Oman is a GCC member.
D: Incorrect - Kuwait is a GCC member.