With reference to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) consider the following statements: 1. It is a United Nations specialized agency. 2. It coordinates postal policies among member nations. 3. A country in order to become a member of UPU needs to be a member of the UN.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) consider the following statements:
1.It is a United Nations specialized agency.
2.It coordinates postal policies among member nations.
3.A country in order to become a member of UPU needs to be a member of the UN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. UPU is a United Nations specialized agency. It coordinates postal policies among member nations.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Any non-member country of the United Nations may become a UPU member provided that its request is approved by at least two-thirds of the member countries of the UPU.

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