Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a member of the BASIC group of countries?

  1. India

  2. Britain

  3. China

  4. South Africa

  5. Brazil

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The BASIC group is an alliance of four major developing nations - Brazil, South Africa, India, and China - formed to coordinate their positions in international climate negotiations. The name BASIC comes from the first letters of these four countries. Britain is NOT a member of this group. Britain is a developed country and part of the European Union bloc (at the time), with different interests and commitments in climate negotiations. The BASIC countries often negotiate as a bloc to ensure that any climate agreement takes into account the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.