Q. Consider the following statements regarding ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations):
1.It was established in 1967 in Bangkok with five founding members.
2.Its secretariat is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3.It operates on the principle of consensus and non-interference in members’ internal affairs.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 3 only
Statement 1 is correct: ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The ASEAN Secretariat is located in Jakarta, Indonesia, not Kuala Lumpur.
Statement 3 is correct: ASEAN’s official motto is “One Vision, One Identity, One Community,” and its decision-making is based on consensus and the principle of non-interference.
Source: PIB
