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Prelims 2014 · Geography · Question 15

Consider the following countries:

  1. Denmark
  2. Japan
  3. Russian Federation
  4. United Kingdom
  5. United States of America.

Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic Council'?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1, 4 and 5
  4. 1, 3 and 5

Answer

1, 3 and 5

  • Denmark: Yes. Denmark is one of the 8 Arctic Council member states because of Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Verdict: Correct.
  • Japan: No. Japan is not a member; it is only an Observer in the Arctic Council. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • Russian Federation: Yes. Russia is one of the 8 Arctic states and a full member of the Arctic Council. Verdict: Correct.
  • United Kingdom: No. The UK is not a member; it is an Observer. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • United States of America: Yes. The USA is one of the 8 Arctic Council member states. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, the members among the given countries are 1, 3 and 5 → (d).

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