Statement Analysis: Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

Evaluate each statement concerning the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to identify the correct combination.

Statement (a): Julius Nyerere was one of the founding members of NAM

This statement is generally considered false based on the core group recognized as founders of NAM at the 1961 Belgrade conference. While Julius Nyerere was a significant post-colonial leader, the primary founders typically listed are Jawaharlal Nehru (India), Gamal Abdel Nasser (Egypt), Josip Broz Tito (Yugoslavia), Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), and Sukarno (Indonesia).

Statement (b): India hosted the seventh NAM summit

This statement is true. India successfully hosted the 7th NAM Summit in New Delhi during March 1983.

Statement (c): The seventeenth NAM summit was held in Venezuela

This statement is true. The 17th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement convened in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, in September 2016.

Statement (d): The headquarters of NAM is in Belgrade

This statement is false. The Non-Aligned Movement operates without a permanent secretariat or headquarters. The role of chairing the movement rotates among its member states.

Conclusion on Correct Statements

From the analysis:

• Statement (a) is false.
• Statement (b) is true.
• Statement (c) is true.
• Statement (d) is false.

The combination of true statements is (b) and (c). This aligns with Option 3 (labeled C).