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

Description: 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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When was SAARC founded?

  1. 1980

  2. 1985

  3. 1990

  4. 1995


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

SAARC was founded in 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Which country is not a member of SAARC?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Bhutan

  3. China

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

China is not a member of SAARC.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of SAARC is to promote economic and social development, enhance cultural and educational cooperation, and promote peace and security in the region.

Which SAARC country has the largest population?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has the largest population among SAARC countries.

Which SAARC country has the smallest population?

  1. Maldives

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maldives has the smallest population among SAARC countries.

Which SAARC country has the largest economy?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has the largest economy among SAARC countries.

Which SAARC country has the smallest economy?

  1. Maldives

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maldives has the smallest economy among SAARC countries.

What is the official language of SAARC?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official language of SAARC is English.

Which SAARC country has the highest literacy rate?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has the highest literacy rate among SAARC countries.

Which SAARC country has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. Maldives

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maldives has the lowest literacy rate among SAARC countries.

What is the headquarters of SAARC?

  1. Kathmandu, Nepal

  2. Islamabad, Pakistan

  3. New Delhi, India

  4. Dhaka, Bangladesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The headquarters of SAARC is in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Which SAARC country has the longest coastline?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has the longest coastline among SAARC countries.

Which SAARC country has the shortest coastline?

  1. Maldives

  2. Bhutan

  3. Nepal

  4. Afghanistan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhutan has the shortest coastline among SAARC countries.

Which SAARC country has the highest mountain peak?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest, located in Nepal, is the highest mountain peak in the world.

Which SAARC country has the lowest mountain peak?

  1. Maldives

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maldives is a low-lying country with no mountains.

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