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UPSC 2008: Consider the following statements: 1. Ajman is one of the seven Emirates of the UAE. 2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Ajman is indeed one of the seven constituent emirates of the UAE. Ras al-Khaimah, after initially staying out, acceded on 10 February 1972, becoming the seventh and last emirate to join the federation. Thus both statements are correct. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirate_of_Ajman?utm_source=openai))
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