Which term describes a regional trade bloc in South America?

• A. Mercosur
• B. NAFTA
• C. NGOs
• D. SEZs

Answer: (A)

Mercosur is a regional trade bloc in South America because it brings together several South American countries to reduce tariffs and coordinate trade policies, aiming to deepen economic integration across the region. It was formed to create a common market that facilitates the free flow of goods, services, and factors of production among member states. Typical members include Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with the bloc working to strengthen regional trade ties and collective bargaining. The other terms refer to different concepts: NAFTA (now USMCA) involves countries in North America, NGOs are non-governmental organizations, and SEZs are individual zones with special economic rules, not a regional bloc.