With reference to the East Asia Summit (EAS) consider the following statements:1.It is the only leader-led forum at which all key Indo-Pacific partners meet to discuss political, security and economic challenges facing the region and has an important role to play in advancing closer regional cooperation. 2.It consists of 10 ASEAN member states and 10 observer countries.3.China is one of the members of the Summit.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to the East Asia Summit (EAS) consider the following statements:
1.It is the only leader-led forum at which all key Indo-Pacific partners meet to discuss political, security and economic challenges facing the region and has an important role to play in advancing closer regional cooperation.
2.It consists of 10 ASEAN member states and 10 observer countries..
3.China is one of the members of the Summit..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. East Asia Summit is the only leader-led forum at which all key Indo-Pacific partners meet to discuss political, security and economic challenges facing the region and has an important role to play in advancing closer regional cooperation. China is one of the members of the Summit.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The East Asia Summit (EAS) consists of 18 member states, which include the 10 ASEAN member states plus eight other countries.

Source: ForumIAS

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