Consider the following statements: 1. Ajman is one of the seven Emirates of the UAE. 2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2Correct
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Ajman is indeed one of the seven constituent emirates that form the United Arab Emirates. The other six are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras al-Khaimah.
Statement 2 is correct because the United Arab Emirates was originally formed by six emirates on December 2, 1971. Ras al-Khaimah did not join immediately but became the seventh and final member of the federation on February 10, 1972.
Since both statements are accurate, the correct option is C.
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