Consider the following statements :1. Ajman is one of the seven emirates of the UAE.2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: c) Both 1 and 2
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct : Ajman is one of the seven emirates and the smallest in terms of area.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates, established on 2nd De- cember 1971. Initially, six emirates—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Shar- jah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, and Fujairah—formed the union, while Ras al-Khaimah joined later in 1972. Statement 2 is correct : Initially, Ras al-Khaimah chose not to join the UAE in 1971, but later became part of the federation on 10th February 1972. 446
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