India is a member of which among 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.
A
1 and 2 only
B
3 only
Correct answer
C
1, 2 and 3
D
India is a member of none of them
Explanation
India is a founding member of the East Asia Summit (EAS), making statement 3 the only correct membership. While India is a key "Strategic Partner" of ASEAN and an observer/applicant to APEC, it is not a full member of either organization, which is a frequent point of confusion in regional diplomacy. The core concept being tested is India’s institutional status and level of engagement within major Indo-Pacific multilateral forums.
International RelationsInternational Organizations (India's Membership)IndiaAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN)East Asia Summit (EAS)