Q. Which of the following countries are members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?

1. Bangladesh
2. India
3. Maldives
4. Thailand
5. Myanmar

Select the correct option using the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1, 2, 4 & 5
Notes: BIMSTEC comprises Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan. Maldives is not a member. The grouping connects South Asia and Southeast Asia, but does not include Maldives, Afghanistan, or Pakistan. Thus, only Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Myanmar among the given options are BIMSTEC members.