Question 95 from UPSC CSE 2022 - Internatio nal Relations

Question

Consider the following countries:
1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Croatia
4. Romania
5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: C. 2 and 5

Strategy: - Focus on 'Turkic' ties: Countries with ethnic, linguistic, or historical Turkic links are likely members.
- Exclude non-Turkic nations: Armenia, Croatia, and Romania lack these connections.
- Identify key candidates: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are prominent Turkic states.
- Action: Rule out others to select the correct option.

Key Info: ## The Organization of Turkic States (OTS)

### Overview
- Intergovernmental organization, formerly known as the Turkic Council.
- Founded in 2009 to promote cooperation among states with Turkic linguistic and cultural ties.
- Aims to foster unity among Turkic peoples and enhance regional and international collaboration.
- Works in fields such as economy, education, transport, and culture.

### Membership Status
- **Founding Members:** Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Türkiye.
- **Full Member (2019):** Uzbekistan.
- **Observer Member:** Hungary.
- **Countries Not Part of OTS:** Armenia, Croatia, and Romania.
  - These nations have no Turkic linguistic or ethnic background.
  - Armenia is primarily Armenian-speaking.
  - Croatia is South Slavic.
  - Romania is Romance-language.

### Key Turkic States Mentioned
- **Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan:** Both are former Soviet republics with majority populations identifying as Turkic peoples.

Answer

Option A: 1, 2, and 4

Answer

Option B: 1 and 3

Answer

Option D: 3, 4, and 5

Consider the following countries: Armenia Azerbaijan Croatia Romania Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?

Consider the following countries:

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Croatia

Romania

Uzbekistan
Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?