With reference to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider ...
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations (UN) with a membership of 57 states. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.
- India is neither a member nor an observer of the OIC. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
With reference to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider ...
The correct answer is option 'A', i.e., only statement 1 is correct.
Explanation:
1. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations (UN): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is an international organization consisting of 57 member states. It is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations (UN) in terms of geographic coverage and population. The OIC was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Its primary objective is to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world, promote peace and harmony among member states, and strengthen political, economic, and cultural cooperation.
2. India is not a member but has an observer status in OIC: This statement is incorrect. India is neither a member nor an observer of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The OIC is composed of predominantly Muslim-majority countries, and India, with its significant Muslim population, has sought observer status in the past. However, due to opposition from some member countries, India's request has not been accepted.
In conclusion, only statement 1 is correct. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is indeed the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations (UN). However, statement 2 is incorrect as India is neither a member nor an observer of the OIC.