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The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC): Understanding Its Objectives and Achievements

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of countries in South Asia. The organization was founded in 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. SAARC comprises eight member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was SAARC founded?

  1. 1980
  2. 1985
  3. 1990
  4. 1995
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which country is not a member of SAARC?

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Bhutan
  3. China
  4. Nepal
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of SAARC?

  1. To promote economic and social development in South Asia
  2. To enhance cultural and educational cooperation among member states
  3. To promote peace and security in the region
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the largest population?

  1. India
  2. Pakistan
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Nepal
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the smallest population?

  1. Maldives
  2. Bhutan
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Nepal
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the largest economy?

  1. India
  2. Pakistan
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Nepal
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the smallest economy?

  1. Maldives
  2. Bhutan
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Nepal
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the official language of SAARC?

  1. English
  2. Hindi
  3. Urdu
  4. Bengali
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the highest literacy rate?

  1. India
  2. Pakistan
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Nepal
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. Maldives
  2. Bhutan
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Nepal
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the headquarters of SAARC?

  1. Kathmandu, Nepal
  2. Islamabad, Pakistan
  3. New Delhi, India
  4. Dhaka, Bangladesh
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the longest coastline?

  1. India
  2. Pakistan
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Sri Lanka
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the shortest coastline?

  1. Maldives
  2. Bhutan
  3. Nepal
  4. Afghanistan
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the highest mountain peak?

  1. Mount Everest
  2. K2
  3. Kanchenjunga
  4. Lhotse
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SAARC country has the lowest mountain peak?

  1. Maldives
  2. Bhutan
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Nepal
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