Which among the following statements are correct about ASEAN?
A. ASEAN was established in 1967 by five countries of this region.
B. The Bangkok Declaration was instrumental in establishing ASEAN.
C. Like the EU, there is desire in ASEAN countries for supranational structures and institutions.
D. ‘ASEAN Way’ is a form of interaction that is informal, non-confrontationist, and cooperative.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, B and D only
A. ASEAN was established in 1967 by five countries of this region. Correct. Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
B. The Bangkok Declaration was instrumental in establishing ASEAN. Correct. The five countries set up ASEAN by signing it.
C. Like the EU, there is desire in ASEAN countries for supranational structures and institutions. Incorrect. Unlike the EU, there is little desire in ASEAN for supranational structures and institutions.
D. ‘ASEAN Way’ is a form of interaction that is informal, non-confrontationist, and cooperative. Correct.
NCERT: Contemporary World Politics — Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power (2025-26)
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