Previous Year Question
Where was the conference for the establishment of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) held?
A.
Baghdad
B.
Dubai
C.
Qatar
D.
Tehran
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
OPEC was established in Baghdad, Iraq. The historic Baghdad
Conference was held from 10–14 September 1960. Its five founding countries were Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. OPEC was established as a permanent intergovernmental organisation at this conference.