Which of the following statements with regard to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is/are correct ?
- 1. The official languages of the SCO are Russian and Chinese.
- 2. The SCO enjoys observer status in the UN General Assembly.
- 3. The SCO consists of 13 member states.
Select the answer using the code given below :
1 only
1 and 3
1 and 2
2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2024
Statement 2 is correct. The SCO was granted observer status in the UN General Assembly in 2004. It also collaborates with various other international organizations.
Statement 3 is incorrect. As of mid-2024, the SCO has 9 full member states: China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It does not consist of 13 member states. There are also Observer States (Afghanistan, Belarus, Mongolia) and Dialogue Partners.