Current Affairs
2018
India's Foreign Relations
International Organizations
Consider the following counties:
- Australia
- Canada
- China
- India
- Japan
- USA
Which of the above are among the ‘free-trade partners’ of ASEAN?
B.3, 4, 5 and 6
D.2, 3, 4 and 6
A.1,2, 4 and 6
C.1, 3, 4 and 5
Correct Answer: Option C
ASEAN has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with several major economies in the Asia-Pacific region, including:
- ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA)
- ASEAN-China FTA (ACFTA)
- ASEAN-India FTA (AIFTA)
- ASEAN-Korea FTA (AKFTA)
- ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP)
Therefore, Australia, China, India, and Japan are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN.
Canada and USA are not free-trade partners of ASEAN.
Hence, option c is the correct answer.
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