GS PrelimsInternational relationsRegional Groupings2009

Consider the following pairs : Organization - Location of Headquarters 1. 1. Asian Development Bank : Tokyo 2. 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation : Singapore 3. 3. Association of South East Asian Nations : Bangkok Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

3 only

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Matching the Organization with the Location of Headquarters: 2. Asian Development Bank (ADB): Headquarters are located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines, not Tokyo. Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. 3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): The Secretariat and Headquarters are located in Singapore. Pair 2 is correctly matched. 4. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN): The Secretariat and Headquarters are located in Jakarta, Indonesia, not Bangkok. Pair 3 is incorrectly matched. 5. Only pair 2 is correctly matched.

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