The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has at present:

Question

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has at present:

1. A. 10 member states, 14 observer states and 2 dialogue partners
2. B. 14 member states, 2 observer states and 10 dialogue partners
3. C. 10 member states, 10 observer states and 10 dialogue partners
4. D. 10 member states, 2 observer states and 14 dialogue partners (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 10 member states, 2 observer states and 14 dialogue partners

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 10 member states, 2 observer states and 14 dialogue partners.

Key Points

• As of 2025, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has 10 member states (including India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus, and four Central Asian states), 2 observer states (Afghanistan, Mongolia), and 14 dialogue partners.