The signatories to the treaty banning chemical weapons include
A
USA, Russia, India, Iran and Israel
B
Iraq, Libya, India, Russia and China
C
Brazil, Angola, North Korea, Pakistan and USA
D
Syria, Sri Lanka, Japan, Singapore and France
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question refers to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), a treaty banning chemical weapons, which opened for signature in January 1993.
2. By 1995, many countries had become signatories.
3. Analyzing the options based on signatory status around 1994-1995:
- Option A: Israel signed but didn't ratify early; others signed.
- Option B: Iraq and Libya were non-signatories initially.
- Option C: North Korea was a non-signatory.
- Option D: Syria, Sri Lanka, Japan, Singapore, and France were all signatories to the CWC by 1994/1995.
4. Therefore, the group of countries in option D were all signatories to the treaty.