ASEAN membership: Brunei, East Timor, Laos — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2009

Consider the following countries:

Brunei Darussalam
East Timor
Laos

Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN?

1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All are correct

Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN in January 1984.
Laos became an ASEAN member in July 1997.
East Timor (Timor-Leste) became the 11th member of ASEAN in October 2025

Infographic detailing ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) with 11 member countries, core aims, key agreements, challenges, and institutional mechanisms. Features color-coded flags, a timeline of formation, a map highlighting member locations, and sections on geopolitical pressures, strategic goals, and recent developments.