Which of the following associations indicates the growth of international and regional mechanisms for political collaboration?

(A) SAARC
(B) EU
(C) FICCI
(D) ASEAN

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only

• (A) SAARC → Yes, a regional body for South Asian collaboration.

• (B) EU → Yes, a strong international/regional political and economic union.

• (C) FICCI → No, this is an Indian business chamber (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), not an international/regional political mechanism.

• (D) ASEAN → Yes, regional cooperation in Southeast Asia.