Q91 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following countries is/are NOT a member of the 'Bay of Bengal Initiative for MultiSectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation (BIMSTEC)'?1.Thailand2.Nepal3.Bhutan4.IndonesiaSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 2 and 3
B Only 4
C 1 and 4
D Only 1

Correct answer: (b) Only 4

Explanation

  1. A

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. Nepal and Bhutan are BIMSTEC members.

  2. B

    Only 4

    Only 4. Indonesia is ASEAN, not BIMSTEC. Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan are in.

  3. C

    1 and 4

    1 and 4. Thailand is a founding BIMSTEC member.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Thailand is in BIMSTEC.

Summary. Official key is (b) only 4. Indonesia is not BIMSTEC. Also note: BIMSTEC 1997 — Bay of Bengal; seven members; Seven — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand; ASEAN — Indonesia’s home club; Secretariat — Dhaka.

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