Question

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

• A. India
• B. Pakistan
• C. Iran
• D. Japan

Hint:

Learn international organizations and their members carefully.
SCO includes Central and South Asian countries, excluding Japan.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. India, Pakistan, and Iran are members, but Japan is not part of the SCO.
Step 1: Member countries
- SCO members include China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, and several Central Asian countries.
Step 2: Japan’s status
Japan is not a member but is a significant player in the Asia-Pacific region.
Therefore, option (D) is correct.