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Q71. In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. China 4. Myanmar 5. Thailand Select the correct answer by using the code given below:

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?

  1. Bangladesh
  2. Cambodia
  3. China
  4. Myanmar
  5. Thailand Select the correct answer by using the code given below:
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1 and 3

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The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) was established in 2000 in Vientiane, Laos. It comprises six member countries: India and five ASEAN nations—Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Bangladesh and China are not members of the MGC.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q71)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1 and 3

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 71 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (C): "1 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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