Question

The objectives behind the formation of ASEAN are as?

1. Territorial disputes should not escalate into armed confrontations. 
2. To accelerate economic growth through social progress and cultural development.
3. To promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations charter.
4. To establish a Dispute Settlement Mechanism to resolve economic disputes.

Options

• i, ii, iii, iv

• i, ii, iv

• iii, iv

• iii, iii, iv

Answer 1

i, ii, iii, iv

Explanation:

The following are the goals of ASEAN's formation:

1. Territorial conflicts should not escalate into armed clashes.
2. Accelerating economic growth through social and cultural progress.
3. To promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and United Nations principles; charter.
4. To create a Dispute Resolution Mechanism to settle economic disputes.
5. To establish free trade zones for investment, labour, and services.