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Consider the following statements with respect to International Whaling Commission:
- The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is an international body set up under the aegis of United Nations.
- Japan is the only country opposing it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A |
1 only
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B |
2 only
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C |
Both 1 and 2
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D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Your Ans is
Right ans is D
Your Answer Is Correct
Your Answer Is Wrong
Explanation :
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is an international body set up by the terms of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), which was signed in Washington, D.C., United States, on December 2, 1946. In 1982, the IWC adopted a moratorium on commercial whaling. Currently, Japan, Russia, and a number of other nations oppose this moratorium.
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