current affairs MCQ #8315

At an SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting, Pakistan pushes for a resolution condemning India's actions in Kashmir. China signals quiet support but Russia abstains to protect its India ties. What does this scenario most clearly illustrate about SCO decision-making?

current affairs MCQ #8315

  1. Question 1

    Q1. At an SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting, Pakistan pushes for a resolution condemning India's actions in Kashmir. China signals quiet support but Russia abstains to protect its India ties. What does this scenario most clearly illustrate about SCO decision-making?

    • A) SCO operates on majority-vote principles that India can override
    • B) Consensus-based decision-making limits SCO's ability to address bilateral disputes between members
    • C) Russia's abstention effectively vetos Pakistan's initiative under SCO rules
    • D) Pakistan lacks the diplomatic leverage to raise Kashmir in multilateral forums

    Answer: Consensus-based decision-making limits SCO's ability to address bilateral disputes between members

    Explanation: SCO operates on the principle of consensus, meaning any single member's opposition can block a resolution; this structural feature prevents the body from adjudicating bilateral disputes between its own members.