India is a member of many international groupings. Which of the following groups is India not a member of?

Introduction / Context:
Countries often belong to multiple international organisations and informal groups, such as regional associations, global economic forums and the United Nations. India in particular participates actively in several of these bodies. However, it is not a member of every grouping. This question checks whether the learner can distinguish between forums where India has membership and ones where it does not, focusing on economic groups like G twenty and G eight, as well as SAARC and the United Nations.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The options given are G twenty, G eight, SAARC and the UN.
• India is known to be a large developing economy with regional as well as global roles.
• We assume familiarity with at least some of these organisations and groupings.

Concept / Approach:
The G twenty is a group of major economies, including both developed and developing countries, and India is a recognised member. SAARC is a regional association of South Asian countries, and India is a founding member. The UN is a global organisation that almost all countries, including India, belong to. The G eight, in contrast, is a smaller group of highly industrialised nations that does not include India as a full member. The approach is to match India memberships with each option and identify the one where it is absent.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Recall that India is one of the major economies of the world and participates in G twenty summits as a member.Step 2: Recall that India is a founding member of SAARC, which includes South Asian countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.Step 3: Remember that India was one of the original signatories to the UN Charter in 1945 and is a long standing member of the United Nations.Step 4: Consider G eight, which historically comprised countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan and Russia at various times.Step 5: Note that India is not included among these G eight countries as a full member.Step 6: Therefore, the only group listed where India is not a member is G eight.

Verification / Alternative check:
Checking membership lists confirms that India appears in official G twenty documents, SAARC charters and UN membership lists. It frequently hosts or attends G twenty summits, participates in SAARC meetings and takes part in UN General Assembly sessions. In contrast, historical membership rosters of G seven and G eight do not include India. Instead, they focus on a small set of advanced industrial economies from North America, Europe and Japan, and earlier also Russia. This cross check confirms that G eight is the correct answer.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
G twenty is wrong because India is clearly a member and plays an active role in its discussions on global economic policy. SAARC is wrong because India is a founding and central member of this South Asian regional grouping. The UN is wrong because India is an early and continuous member state of the United Nations. Only G eight has never included India as a full member, making it the correct choice.

Common Pitfalls:
A common confusion arises between G seven, G eight and G twenty, where students may not recall exactly which countries belong to each group. Another pitfall is assuming that a large economy like India automatically belongs to every high level economic forum. To avoid mistakes, remember that G twenty is a broader grouping including emerging economies such as India and China, while G eight is a smaller club of traditional industrial powers that does not include India.

Final Answer:
Among the listed options, India is not a member of G - 8.