ASEAN

In which year was the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) founded?

• 1967

• 1977

• 1995

• 1997

What was the main objective of the foundation of ASEAN?

• To accelerate economic progress in Southeast Asia

• Equalizing of import duties and changes and uniform control on investments in all member countries

• To form an economic block against European countries

• To finalize step by step a programme to develop a free market zone

How many members are in the ASEAN?

• 10

• 18

• 53

• None of above

What is the objective of the ASEAN?

• To increase competition among the members countries for better products

• To integrate the economies of the region to make region more attractive for investors

• To promote economic cooperation in South East Asia and ensure economic stability in the region

• b and c both

Where is the headquarters of ASEAN?

• Jakarta

• Singapore

• Bali

• Manila

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

• Cambodia has lowest nominal GDP among the ASEAN members

• Indonesia has highest population among the ASEAN members

• Brunei has the lowest population among the ASEAN members

• Singapore has highest Per Capita GDP among the ASEAN members

The biggest achievement that ASEAN has achieved over 50 years of existence and development is

• People's lives are improved.

• 10/11 countries in the region become members.

• The infrastructure system is developed towards modernization.

• The growth rate of countries in the region is quite high.

Which of the following is not an ASEAN cooperation mechanism?

• Through forums and conferences.

• Adoption of treaties.

• Through development projects and programs

• Through official visits by Heads of State

What is the difference between the objective of the outward economic strategy and the inward economic strategy of the founding countries of ASEAN?

• To develop synchronously all economic sectors.

• Aiming at export-oriented industrialization.

• Aiming at import substitution industrialization

• To industrialize the country.

The objective of the inward economic strategy of the group of five founding countries of ASEAN is to

• building a market economy.

• become a newly industrialized country.

• increase imports.

• quickly eliminate poverty and backwardness