India’s Relations with Southeast Asia

Q. Assertion [A]: The southeast Asian countries formed the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Reason [R]: This organisation was formed to promote economic growth, regional peace, and support for each other.

Read the above given statements carefully and select the option that is true.

1. Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false but R is true.
4. A is true but R is false.

Q. Why do you think Indonesia and Malaysia knew about Ramayana?

1. Places like Indonesia and Malaysia had been mentioned in the Ramayana.
2. The story of Ramayana revolves around the countries like Indonesia and Malaysia.
3. Hindu culture flourished in Indonesia and Malaysia through maritime trade relations.
4. It is mentioned in Indian mythology that Ram was from Indonesian heritage.