Which among the following countries is not a member of the ASEAN?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → India
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was formed in Bangkok on 8 August 1967. At the time of this paper it had ten members, all in Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
India lies in South Asia and is not a member. It is an ASEAN dialogue partner (a Comprehensive Strategic Partner since 2022) and works with the group under its Act East Policy.