In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which

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 using the code given below.

1 only
2, 3 and 4
1 and 3
1, 2 and 5
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2015
The correct option is C.
The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) is an initiative comprising six member countries: India and five ASEAN countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The initiative focuses on cooperation in areas like tourism, culture, education, transport, and communication. Looking at the list provided:
1. Bangladesh: Not a member of MGC.
2. Cambodia: Is a member of MGC.
3. China: Not a member of MGC.
4. Myanmar: Is a member of MGC.
5. Thailand: Is a member of MGC.
The question asks which is/are *not* a participant/participants. Therefore, Bangladesh (1) and China (3) are not participants.
The MGC was launched in 2000 at Vientiane, Laos. It is named after the two major rivers in the region, the Mekong and the Ganga (Ganges), symbolising the historical and cultural linkages between India and the countries of Southeast Asia.
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