Which of the following statements about ASEAN are correct ?
- 1. The Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.
- 2. The Chairmanship is decided by voting among the Member States.
- 3. “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the ASEAN motto.
- 4. 12th August is celebrated as ASEAN Day.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
Statement 3 is correct. The official motto of ASEAN is “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”, adopted in 2008.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Chairmanship rotation is based on alphabetical order, not voting.
Statement 4 is incorrect. ASEAN Day is celebrated on 8th August, commemorating the signing of the Bangkok Declaration in 1967 which established ASEAN.