India is a member of which among the following? Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation? Association of South-East Asian Nations? [2015]

India is a member of which among the following?

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Association of South-East Asian Nations
East Asia Summit.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
India is a member of none of them

Explanation

1 is incorrect

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
APEC’s 21 members (India is not a member) aim to promote balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.

World map highlighting countries in the Pacific Rim region in dark blue, including the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, and several others. The map visually represents nations bordering the Pacific Ocean, emphasizing their geographic distribution across North America, Asia, and Oceania.

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2 is incorrect

India is not a member of ASEAN.

Infographic detailing ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) with member countries, core aims, key agreements, challenges, and institutional mechanisms. Features a color-coded map highlighting 10 member states, timeline of formation, and key organizational bodies such as ASEAN Charter, Summit, Coordinating Council, Regional Forum, Secretariat, and Decision Making process.

3 is correct

India is a member of the East Asia Summit, which is a regional forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on political, economic, and security issues in East Asia.

Answer: (b) 3 only; Difficulty Level: Hard

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