Q. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Alliance of Sahel States’?
(1) It is a Confederation formed between three countries namely Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
(2) It originated as a Mutual Defence Pact created on 15th November, 2021
(3) All the three member States are former members of ‘the East African Community’.
(4) The Confederation was established on 6th July 2024
a) 1 and 2
b) 3 and 4
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 4
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: a) 1 and 2
Explanation:
1. Statement 1: It is a Confederation formed between three countries namely Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
This statement is correct. The Alliance of Sahel States is indeed a confederation formed by these three countries.
2. Statement 2: It originated as a Mutual Defence Pact created on 15th November, 2021.
This statement is also correct. The Alliance of Sahel States was established as a mutual defense pact to strengthen cooperation and security among the member nations.
3. Statement 3: All the three member States are former members of ‘the East African Community’.
This statement is incorrect. Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are not part of the East African Community. They are located in West Africa and the Sahel region, not East Africa.
4. Statement 4: The Confederation was established on 6th July 2024.
This statement is incorrect. The date mentioned (6th July 2024) is in the future and does not align with the actual establishment of the Alliance of Sahel States, which occurred earlier.
Thus, the correct statements are 1 and 2, making Option A the correct answer.
