Question
Which one of the following countries became the 11th member of ASEAN in 2025?
NDA
General Ability
General Studies
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Timor-Leste
- B. Vietnam
- C. Brunei
- D. Cambodia
Answer
A. Timor-Leste
Step-by-step solution
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was established in 1967. The original members were Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei joined in 1984, Vietnam in 1995, Laos and Myanmar in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999, making it a 10-member bloc. Timor-Leste was admitted in principle as the 11th member of ASEAN and is the newest country to join the regional bloc. Answer: Timor-Leste
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