In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. China 4. Myanmar 5. Thailand Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Option (c) is correct because the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) consists of India and five ASEAN nations—Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam—meaning Bangladesh and China are not members. Option (b) is a common pitfall as it incorrectly includes Cambodia and Myanmar, which are actually founding participants, while China is often mistakenly associated with the group due to its geographical link to the Mekong River. The core concept being tested is the membership of regional cooperation frameworks and India’s strategic "Act East" partnerships.