Correct answer: (b) 3 only
Explanation
- A
1 and 2 only
This pairing would require India to be in both APEC and ASEAN. India is not a member of APEC and not a member of ASEAN; it is only a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN. Statements 1 and 2 are therefore false, so this option is not the key.
- B
3 only
Statement 3 is correct: India is a member of the East Asia Summit (from 2005). Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Hence 3 only is the official key.
- C
1, 2 and 3
All three would require APEC and ASEAN membership as well as EAS. India lacks the first two. This option is not the key.
- D
India is a member of none of them
None would deny EAS membership, which India has. This option is therefore wrong.
Summary. Official key is (b) 3 only. India sits in the East Asia Summit with ASEAN and other partners. It is not an APEC economy and not an ASEAN member State. ASEAN+ dialogue and EAS must not be confused with full ASEAN membership. Options that add 1 or 2, or that reject all three, are therefore out.
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