India's Membership in Regional Organizations

Statement 1 is incorrect—India is not a member of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), which includes countries like China, Japan, Australia, and the USA, but not India. Statement 2 is incorrect—India is not a member of ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations); ASEAN comprises ten Southeast Asian nations. Statement 3 is correct—India is a member of the East Asia Summit, which was established in 2005 as an ASEAN-led regional forum. India has been an active participant in the EAS since its inception. > Only EAS includes India; APEC and ASEAN are region-specific to East Asia/Pacific, excluding India. Answer: b.