Which one of the following <strong>best</strong> describes BRICS?

  1. A. A group of five nuclear powers
  2. B. A group of five industrialized nations
  3. C. A group of five major emerging economies
  4. D. A group of five potentially strong UN Security Council members from the Countries of the Global South

Correct Answer: C. A group of five major emerging economies

Explanation

BRICS is an acronym for an informal grouping of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

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