UPSC Prelims 2020— Question 75

This question tests g20 membership. The key concept is: Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey are all members of the G20. Malaysia and New Zealand are not G20 members; Iran and Vietnam are not G20 members; Singapore and South Korea are not G20 members. The first group is therefore the only valid group. The verified answer for the uploaded Set-B paper is option A. Option A — Argentina Mexico, South Africa and Turkey.: This is the correct option. It matches the verified conclusion because Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey are all members of the G20. Malaysia and New Zealand are not G20 members; Iran and Vietnam are not G20 members; Singapore and South Korea are not G20 members. The first group is therefore the only valid group. The wording of the option is consistent with the governing concept tested by the question. Option B — Australia Canada, Malaysia and New Zealand: This is not the correct option. The option does not match the verified combination or conclusion. The decisive point is the distinction explained above: Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey are all members of the G20. Malaysia and New Zealand are not G20 members; Iran and Vietnam are not G20 members; Singapore and South Korea are not G20 members. The first group is therefore the only valid group. Therefore this alternative should be eliminated even if part of its wording appears plausible in isolation. Option C — Brazil, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam: This is not the correct option. The option does not match the verified combination or conclusion. The decisive point is the distinction explained above: Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey are all members of the G20. Malaysia and New Zealand are not G20 members; Iran and Vietnam are not G20 members; Singapore and South Korea are not G20 members. The first group is therefore the only valid group. Therefore this alternative should be eliminated even if part of its wording appears plausible in isolation. Option D — Indonesia Japan Singapore and South Korea: This is not the correct option. The option does not match the verified combination or conclusion. The decisive point is the distinction explained above: Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey are all members of the G20. Malaysia and New Zealand are not G20 members; Iran and Vietnam are not G20 members; Singapore and South Korea are not G20 members. The first group is therefore the only valid group. Therefore this alternative should be eliminated even if part of its wording appears plausible in isolation. For UPSC-style elimination, first identify the exact proposition being tested, then evaluate each statement independently before comparing the answer codes. Avoid treating a broad or absolute statement as correct merely because its general theme is familiar. The precise qualifiers in the question—such as 'all', 'only', 'cannot', 'largest', 'always' or a specific institutional role—often determine the answer. On that basis, option A is the verified answer.