G20 & G7 — Set 5
World Organizations · G20 और G7 · Questions 41–50 of 70
Which G7 nation uses the Euro as its official currency?
Correct Answer: C. Germany
• **Germany** = Germany is a G7 member that uses the Euro as its official currency, being part of the Eurozone. • **Germany, France, and Italy** — These three G7 members are part of the Eurozone, signifying their adoption of the Euro as their common currency. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: United Kingdom: Never adopted the Euro and later left the EU entirely; Canada: Uses the Canadian Dollar as its independent national currency; Japan: Uses the Japanese Yen as its independent national currency.
Which G20 country hosted the first 'Sherpa' meeting under its presidency in Udaipur?
Correct Answer: B. India
• **India** = India hosted the first Sherpa meeting under its G20 presidency in the historic city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. • **Udaipur, Rajasthan** — This iconic city served as the venue for India's inaugural G20 Sherpa meeting, which set the cooperative tone for subsequent negotiations and showcased Indian heritage. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Indonesia: Hosted the G20 presidency before India in 2022; Brazil: Will host the G20 presidency after India in 2024; Italy: Hosted the G20 presidency in 2021.
The 'Business 20' (B20) is an engagement group of which forum?
Correct Answer: B. G20
• **G20** = The 'Business 20' (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. • **N. Chandrasekaran** — He chaired the B20 India during its presidency, illustrating the high-level engagement between the G20 forum and business leaders. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: G7: While G7 interacts with business, B20 is specifically the engagement group for G20; World Bank: This is an international financial institution, not the parent forum for B20; WTO: This is an international trade organization, not the parent forum for B20.
Which country hosted the G7 summit in Cornwall in 2021?
Correct Answer: C. United Kingdom
• **United Kingdom** = The United Kingdom hosted the G7 summit in Cornwall in 2021. • **One billion vaccine doses** — At the 2021 summit, G7 leaders pledged to provide this many vaccine doses to poor nations, marking a significant global health initiative during the pandemic recovery. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: USA: Hosted the G7 summit in 2020 (virtually) and will host again in 2024; France: Hosted the G7 summit in 2019; Canada: Hosted the G7 summit in 2018.
Which G20 member is the largest country in the world by land area?
Correct Answer: C. Russia
• **Russia** = Russia is a G20 member and holds the title of the world's largest country by land area. • **Northern Eurasia** — Russia's immense territory encompasses a significant portion of this region, making its presence in the G20 vital for discussions on energy and global stability. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: USA: Is a large G20 country but ranks third or fourth globally by area, not the largest; China: Is a large G20 country but ranks second or third globally by area, not the largest; Canada: Is a large G20 country and the second largest globally by area, but not the largest.
Which African nation is a permanent member of the G20 besides the newly added African Union?
Correct Answer: C. South Africa
• **South Africa** = It was the only individual African nation permanently represented in the G20 until the African Union joined. • **2025** — South Africa is slated to host the G20 summit in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nigeria: is a major African economy but not an individual G20 member; Egypt: is a significant regional power but not an individual G20 member; Kenya: is an important East African economy but not an individual G20 member.
Which G7 nation has the smallest population among its members?
Correct Answer: A. Canada
• **Canada** = It has the smallest population among all G7 member states, despite its vast land area. • **40 million** — This is the approximate population of Canada, significantly less than other G7 nations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: France: has a larger population of around 65 million; Italy: has a population of over 58 million; Japan: has a population of over 120 million.
In which city was the G20 established in 1999 following the Asian financial crisis?
Correct Answer: B. Berlin
• **Berlin** = The G20 was officially established here in 1999 as a forum for finance ministers and central bank governors. • **1999** — This is the year the G20 was founded in Berlin, in response to the Asian financial crisis. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo: is a major financial hub but not the founding city of G20; Washington: hosted the first G20 Leaders' Summit in 2008, but not the founding meeting; Seoul: hosted a G20 Leaders' Summit in 2010 but was not the founding city.
Which G20 country hosted the 2016 summit in Hangzhou?
Correct Answer: C. China
• **China** = It hosted the G20 summit for the first time in the city of Hangzhou. • **2016** — This is the year China hosted the G20 summit in Hangzhou, focusing on innovation-led global growth. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Japan: hosted the G20 summit in 2019 in Osaka; South Korea: hosted the G20 summit in 2010 in Seoul; India: hosted the G20 summit in 2023 in New Delhi.
Which official title is given to the person representing the EU at G7 summits?
Correct Answer: A. President of the European Council
• **President of the European Council** = This official, along with the President of the European Commission, represents the European Union at G7 summits. • **EU** — The European Union participates in G7 meetings as a 'non-enumerated' member, represented by its two presidents. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: President of the European Commission: also represents the EU but is listed as a separate option; Other than listed: this is incorrect as the President of the European Council is explicitly listed and represents the EU; High Representative: is the EU's chief diplomat but not the primary representative at G7 summits.