Which one among the following regarding G-20 is not correct ?

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Q: 4 (CDS-I/2013)
Which one among the following regarding G-20 is not correct ?
In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20 ? (a) Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey (b) Australia, Canada, Malaysia and New Zealand (c) Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam (d) Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea

question_subject: 

General Knowledge

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,41,141,89,41,21,31

keywords: 

{'united nations': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'countries': [1, 0, 2, 6], 'group': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'wrorld bank': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'imf': [0, 1, 2, 0], 'offshoot': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer provided in the question is option 2: "An integral part of the United Nations" is not correct.

Option 1: "A group of developed countries" is a correct statement. The G-20 is a group that consists of both developed and developing countries. It includes some of the world`s largest economies.

Option 2: "An integral part of the United Nations" is incorrect. The G-20 is not a formal part of the United Nations and operates independently. It was established in 1999 as a platform for cooperation and discussion on international economic issues.

Option 3: "Outside the World Bank and IMF" is a correct statement. The G-20 is independent of organizations like the World Bank and IMF. However, it collaborates with these institutions to address global economic challenges.

Option 4: "An offshoot of G-7" is incorrect. The G-20 was formed in response to the shortcomings of the G-7, which consists of seven major advanced economies. The G-20 includes a broader range of countries and is more representative of the global economy.

In summary, the correct answer is option 2 and the other options provide accurate information about the G-20.