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With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in
  2. 2.South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping.

2009.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

The initial grouping known as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) saw its first summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009. South Africa joined the grouping in 2010, thus becoming the fourth member and the last country to join the bloc in its expanded form as BRICS.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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