Which one of the countries labelled as 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the given map was granted membership of G-15 in its VII Summit at Kuala Lumpur?

Correct Option

The Group of 15 (G-15) is a coalition of developing nations from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, established to foster South-South cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and technology. Kenya was admitted as the 16th member of the G-15 during its VII Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur in 1997.

On the provided map, label 4 corresponds to Kenya, an East African country located along the Indian Ocean.

The G-15 was formed in 1989 at the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade with 15 founding members, and its membership expanded over time.

Incorrect Options

Option 1 represents a North African nation (e.g., Morocco or Algeria), which was not the country admitted to the G-15 in 1997.

Option 2 indicates a country in Northeast Africa (e.g., Egypt or Sudan), which was not the new member in 1997.

Option 3 points to a Central African nation (e.g., Nigeria or Chad), which was not the country granted G-15 membership at the VII Summit.