Consider the following countries : 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic Council'?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1, 4 and 5
D
1, 3 and 5
Correct answer
Explanation
The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental forum consisting of eight member states with sovereign territory in the Arctic: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the USA. Option (d) is correct because Denmark, Russia, and the USA are full members, whereas Japan and the United Kingdom only hold observer status. This question tests the core concept of distinguishing between permanent members and observer states based on geographical proximity to the North Pole.
International OrganizationsArctic CouncilArctic CouncilCanadaDenmarkFinlandIcelandNorwayRussiaSwedenUnited States