Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary Centres of power

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about Japan?

Options:

Japan is a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Japan is the only Asian member of the G-7.

Japan is the only nation that suffered the destruction caused by nuclear bombs.

It is the largest contributor to the regular budget of the UN, contributing almost 10 per cent of the total.

Correct Answer:

It is the largest contributor to the regular budget of the UN, contributing almost 10 per cent of the total.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - It is the largest contributor to the regular budget of the UN, contributing almost 10 per cent of the total.

Option 1- Japan is a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Option 2- Japan is the only Asian member of the G-7.
Option 3- Japan is the only nation that suffered the destruction caused by nuclear bombs.
Option 4- It is the largest contributor to the regular budget of the UN, contributing almost 10 per cent of the total. (INCORRECT)

CORRECTION IN OPTION 4- It is the SECOND LARGEST contributor to the regular budget of the UN, contributing almost 10 per cent of the total. Japan has a security alliance with the US since 1951.

Japan became a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 1964. In 2017, it is the third largest economy in the world. It is the only Asian member of the G-7. It is the eleventh most populous nation in the world. Japan is the only nation that suffered the destruction caused by nuclear bombs. It is the second largest contributor to the regular budget of the UN, contributing almost 10 per cent of the total. Japan has a security alliance with the US since 1951.