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Consider the following statements about Indian Ocean Commission IOC The IOC was founded in 1984 to p...........

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    Consider the following statements about Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)

    1. The IOC was founded in 1984 to protect the interests of the Western Indian Ocean islands.
    2. China is a permanent member of the Indian Ocean Commission while India has only observer status.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Correct Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:
    • The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) is an intergovernmental body created in 1984 to protect the interests of the Western Indian Ocean islands. 
    • It consists of Madagascar, Comoros, La Réunion (French overseas territory), Mauritius and Seychelles.
    • The Commission has five observers — India, China, European Union (EU), Malta and International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). 
    • India joined the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) as Observer in March 2020.

    Hence only statement 1st is correct.

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