India is a member of which of the following?
1. Asian Development Bank
2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
3. Colombo Plan
4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 4 only
C
1, 2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Evaluating India's membership status in the listed organizations as of 2008:
2. Asian Development Bank (ADB): India is a founding member (since 1966). (Member)
3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): India has sought membership but is not a member. (Not a member)
4. Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific: India is a founding member (since 1950). (Member)
5. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): India is a Key Partner, not a full member. (Not a member)
6. Therefore, India is a member of 1 and 3 only.