Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC?

Analyze the question: You're asked which country is a founding member of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries). Only the original members count, not those who joined later.

Concept: OPEC was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, in September 1960. There were five founding members:

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Venezuela

A handy way to remember: "I.I.K.S.V.", or "Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi, Venezuela."

Check each option:

• A. Nigeria: Joined in 1971, so not a founder.
• B. Indonesia: Joined in 1962, so not a founder.
• C. Venezuela: One of the five founding members in 1960. ✔
• D. Algeria: Joined in 1969, so not a founder.

Answer: Option C. Venezuela.

Exam tip: For "founding member" questions, remember that the founders are the five 1960 countries (the Gulf four plus Venezuela). Any African country, such as Nigeria, Algeria, or Libya, joined later. Nigeria's 1971 entry is a favourite JAMB date.