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In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?1. Bangladesh2. Cambodia3. China4. Myanmar5. ThailandSelect the correct answer by using the code given below:

a1 only
b2, 3 and 4
c1 and 3
d1, 2 and 5
✓ Correct answer: c) 1 and 3
ExplanationThe Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) is a regional cooperation initiative launched in 2000 to strengthen ties between India and five Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong River and the Ganges River.MGC Member Countries include India, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam.Clearly, Bangladesh and China are not participants in MGC. : Objectives of MGC include :Strengthening economic collaboration and trade between member nations,Advancing cultural interactions and people-to-people connections, andEncouraging dialogue and partnership on shared concerns.The MGC’s four core cooperation areas encompass tourism, culture, education, and transport & communication.Ad- ditionally, it has broadened its scope to cover emerging fields such as health and traditional medicine, agriculture and allied industries, small and medium enterprises, water resource management, science and technology, skill enhancement, and capacity development.72

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