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Q · International OrganisationsMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements about BRICS is correct? 1. The BRICS New Development Bank is headquartered in Shanghai. 2. BRICS was originally BRIC before South Africa joined. 3. All BRICS members are permanent members of the UNSC. Select the correct answer:
TopicInternational Organisations
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
From TestChapter Test 1 (Chapter Test)
Test Duration30 min
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NDB HQ is in Shanghai. BRICS = Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa. Only China and Russia are P₅; so, 3 is incorrect.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only