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\n With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements:\n

The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.
South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping.

\n Which of the statements given above is/are correct?\n

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Correct Option

Statement 2 is correct. South Africa formally joined the BRIC grouping in 2010, leading to its expansion into BRICS. This made South Africa the fifth and final country to join the original grouping of five nations.

Incorrect Options

Statement 1 is incorrect. The first official summit of the BRIC grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China) was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in June 2009. It was not held in Rio de Janeiro.

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With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Incorrect Options