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Consider the following countries:

  1. 1.Australia
  2. 2.Canada
  3. 3.China
  4. 4.India
  5. 5.Japan
  6. 6.USA

Which of the above are among the ‘free-trade partners’ of ASEAN?

  1. A.1, 2, 4 and 5 only
  2. B.3, 4, 5 and 6 only
  3. C.1, 3, 4 and 5 only
  4. D.2, 3, 4 and 6 only
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

ASEAN has established various free trade agreements (FTAs) and economic cooperation frameworks with several dialogue partners. Key among these are the FTAs with China, Japan, and India, which are significant economic blocs. Australia and New Zealand also have a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with ASEAN. Canada and the USA are dialogue partners but do not have the same level of comprehensive free trade agreements with ASEAN as the other listed countries.

Source: UPSC gs1 2018

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