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.
DIndia is a member of none of them
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question asks about India's membership in three specific international groupings.
2. Statement 1: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). India has applied for membership in APEC but is not currently a member. It holds Observer status. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
3. Statement 2: Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN consists of 10 South-East Asian countries. India is a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN and participates in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the East Asia Summit, but it is not a member of ASEAN itself. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
4. Statement 3: East Asia Summit (EAS). The EAS is a forum held annually by leaders of, initially, 16 countries in the East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian regions, later expanded to 18 countries (including the US and Russia). India has been a participating member of the East Asia Summit since its inception in 2005. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
5. Therefore, India is a member of only the East Asia Summit among the options given.
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