Q. With reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following statements:
1.ASEAN was established in 1967 through the signing of the Bangkok Declaration by five Southeast Asian countries.
2.The headquarters of ASEAN is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3.Brunei and Vietnam are among the member countries of ASEAN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. ASEAN was established in 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand through the Bangkok Declaration.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect. The headquarters of ASEAN is located in Jakarta, Indonesia, not Kuala Lumpur.
  • Statement 3 is correct. Brunei and Vietnam are both current member countries of ASEAN, which now has 10 members in total.

Source– ASEAN

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