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With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements :
- 1.At present, China's GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries.
- 2.China's population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2
As of the period around 2010 when this question was likely framed, China's economic growth, while rapid, had not yet surpassed the combined GDP of Brazil, Russia, and India. Similarly, while China's population was the largest, it was not necessarily greater than the combined populations of any two other BRIC nations, especially when considering India's significant population.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010