India is NOT a member of which of the following regional intergovernmental organizations?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
ASEAN is a group of Southeast Asian countries only, such as Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. India is not a member; it is an ASEAN Dialogue Partner and works with the group through its Act East Policy.
India’s place in the other organisations:
Option (1) BIMSTEC — India is a founding member (1997) of this group of countries around the Bay of Bengal.
Option (3) SCO — India became a full member in 2017, together with Pakistan.
Option (4) SAARC — India is a founding member; the association was set up at Dhaka in 1985.