Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Which country was the founder member of The ASEAN?
1. India
2. China
3. Russia
4. Indonesia

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

4

Explanation:

ASEAN was established in 1967 by five countries of this region — Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand — by signing the Bangkok Declaration.
The objectives of ASEAN were primarily to accelerate economic growth and through that ‘social progress and cultural development’. A secondary objective was to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.