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The document contains 8 multiple choice questions about ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations). It provides background information on ASEAN, including that its full name is the Association of South East Asian Nations, it was established in 1967 and has 10 member countries. The questions test knowledge about ASEAN members, dates of establishment, headquarters location and objectives.

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GK Questions and Answers - ASEAN Countries

The document contains 8 multiple choice questions about ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations). It provides background information on ASEAN, including that its full name is the Association of South East Asian Nations, it was established in 1967 and has 10 member countries. The questions test knowledge about ASEAN members, dates of establishment, headquarters location and objectives.

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GK Questions and Answers: ASEAN Countries


The full form of ASEAN is “Association of South East Asian Nations”. The motive of ASEAN is to
promote economic cooperation in South East Asia and ensure economic stability in the region. This
set of quiz has 8 questions based on the ASEAN. Solve these questions and evaluate your
preparation for the upcoming exams.

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The full form of ASEAN is “Association of South East Asian Nations”. The motive of ASEAN
is to promote economic cooperation in South East Asia and ensure economic stability in
the region. This set of quiz has 8 questions based on the ASEAN. Solve these questions
and evaluate your preparation for the upcoming exams.

1. What is the full form of ASEAN?

(a) Association of South East Asian Nations

(b) Administration of Southern East Asian Nations

(c) Organisation of South East Asian Nations

(d) Administration of South East Asian Nations

Ans. a

Explanation: The full form of ASEAN is Association of South East Asian Nations. The
motive of ASEAN is to promote economic cooperation in south East Asia and ensure
economic stability in the region.

2. How many members are in the ASEAN?

(a) 18

(b) 67

(c) 10

(d) 53
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Ans. c
Explanation: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on
8 August 1967 in Bangkok. Currently there are 10 members in the ASEAN.

3. Which of the following country is not the member of the ASEAN?

(a) Laos

(b) Cambodia

(c) Philippines

(d) Mauritius

Ans. d

Explanation: There are 10 members in the ASEAN. The names are as follows; Indonesia,
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and
Brunei.

4. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about the ASEAN members?

(a) Indonesia has highest population among the ASEAN members.

(b) Singapore has highest Per Capita GDP among the ASEAN members.

(c) Cambodia has lowest nominal GDP among the ASEAN members.

(d) Brunei has the lowest population among the ASEAN members.
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Ans. c
Explanation: Brunei has lowest nominal GDP among the ASEAN members. According to
estimates released by the IMF, the nominal GDP of the Brunei was US$12336 million in
April 2017.

5. When was ASEAN established?

(a) 1963

(b) 1967

(c) 1985

(d) 1996

Ans.b

Explanation: ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 with five members: Indonesia,
Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

6. Where was first ASEAN summit held?

(a) Manila

(b) Singapore

(c) Bali

(d) Jakarta
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Ans. c
Explanation: First ASEAN summit held in Bali, Indonesia between February 23-24, 1976.

7. Where is the headquarters of ASEAN?

(a) Bali

(b) Jakarta

(c) Manila

(d) Singapore

Ans. b

Explanation: The headquarters of ASEAN is in Jakarta, Indonesia. Its secretary of states


lives in the capital of each country. The post of secretary general of the ASEAN is rotated
among each member country alphabetically after every two years.

8. What is the objective of the ASEAN?

(a) To increase competition among the members countries for better products.

(b) To integrate the economies of the region to make region more attractive for investors

(c) To promote economic cooperation in South East Asia and ensure economic stability in
the region.

(d) b and c both


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Ans. d
Explanation: ASEAN nations want to promote economic cooperation in South East Asia
and ensure economic stability in the region and to integrate the economies of the region to
make region more attractive for investors.

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