Arrange the following regional trade blocks in a descending order on the basis of number of member nations.
A. OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
B. SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Agreement)
C. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Association)
D. EU (European Union)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → D, A, B, C
D. EU (European Union) — first, with 28 member nations.
A. OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) — second, with 11.
B. SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Agreement) — third, with 7.
C. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Association) — last, with only 3: the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 9.3: Major Regional Trade |
