Previous Year Question
Which of the following countries is/are NOT a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council?
Bahrain
Iran
Iraq
Qatar
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
A.
2 and 3
B.
3 and 4
C.
Only 3
D.
Only 1
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was established on 25 May 1981. Its six member states are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Bahrain is a member of the GCC.
Iran is not a member of the GCC.
Iraq is also not a member of the GCC.
Qatar is a member of the GCC.
Thus, among the four countries given, Iran and Iraq are not members of the GCC.