India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations. 3. East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using the code given below.

India is a member of none of them

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International Relations

Prelims 2015

India is a member of which of the following?

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

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: India is not a member of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), a regional forum aimed at promoting economic integration and trade among Pacific Rim countries.

Statement 2 is incorrect: India is not a member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), though it is an important dialogue partner and participates in ASEAN-led forums under its Act East Policy.

Statement 3 is correct: India is a member of the East Asia Summit (EAS), a strategic forum of ASEAN members and key regional partners, which India joined in 2005.

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