Which one of the following South-East Asian countries is a member of OPEC ?

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Q: 36 (IES/2007)
Which one of the following South-East Asian countries is a member of OPEC ?

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General Knowledge

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IES

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{'asian countries': [0, 1, 1, 0], 'malaysia': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'myanmar': [2, 0, 2, 11], 'indonesia': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'opec': [0, 0, 3, 0], 'thailand': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'east': [0, 0, 2, 1]}

The correct answer is option 1: Indonesia. OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, and it is an intergovernmental organization that aims to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its member countries. OPEC is known for its influence on global oil prices and production levels.

Among the given options, Indonesia is the only South-East Asian country that is a member of OPEC. Indonesia joined OPEC in 1962 but temporarily suspended its membership in 2008 due to becoming a net oil importer. However, Indonesia reactivated its OPEC membership status in 2015.

Option 2: Malaysia is not a member of OPEC. Malaysia is a major oil and gas producer, but it is not part of the OPEC alliance.

Option 3: Myanmar is not a member of OPEC. Myanmar is an oil and gas producer, but it is not part of OPEC.

Option 4: Thailand is not a member of OPEC. Thailand is a major energy consumer, but it is not part of OPEC.

In summary, among the given options, the only South-East Asian country that is a member of OPEC is Indonesia.

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