SAARC Online Test

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This 'South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Online Test' covers questions across all SAARC-related topics.

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1. Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC?

a) India

b) China

c) Pakistan

d) Nepal

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2. Which of the following is the highest decision-making body of SAARC?

a) SAARC Secretariat

b) SAARC Council of Ministers

c) SAARC Standing Committee

d) SAARC Technical Committee

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3. What was the main objective of the meeting held in Colombo in 1981, which laid the groundwork for the establishment of SAARC?

a) To discuss economic cooperation between India and Sri Lanka

b) To explore the possibility of forming a regional organization for South Asian countries

c) To address environmental challenges in the region

d) To establish a military alliance among South Asian countries

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4. What was the significance of the 1980 meeting of the UN General Assembly in the historical context of SAARC's establishment?

a) It marked the formal establishment of SAARC

b) It provided a platform for South Asian leaders to discuss regional cooperation

c) It led to the signing of the Dhaka Declaration

d) It resulted in the creation of the South Asian Development Cooperation Organization (SADCO)

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5. Which SAARC summit was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 1991?

a) Islamabad Summit (2004)

b) Colombo Summit (1991)

c) Dhaka Summit (2005)

d) Thimphu Summit (2010)

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6. What role does SAARC play in promoting trade and economic cooperation among member countries?

a) Enforcing trade barriers

b) Facilitating cross-border trade agreements and reducing trade barriers

c) Promoting military interventions

d) Suppressing cultural diversity

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7. What event served as a catalyst for the proposal to form SAARC?

a) Signing of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between India and Bhutan

b) The non-aligned movement summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka

c) The Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan

d) The Bandung Conference in Indonesia

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8. Which SAARC member country is located entirely within the Himalayas?

a) Bangladesh

b) Nepal

c) India

d) Sri Lanka

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9. Which SAARC body is responsible for coordinating the activities of specialized centers and regional institutions affiliated with SAARC?

a) SAARC Secretariat

b) SAARC Council of Ministers

c) SAARC Standing Committee

d) SAARC Technical Committee

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10. Which SAARC Summit was hosted by Sri Lanka and saw the signing of the Colombo Declaration on Women?

a) Colombo Summit (1991)

b) Islamabad Summit (2004)

c) Male Summit (1997)

d) Dhaka Summit (1993)

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11. What is the primary objective of SAARC's cooperation in the field of environment?

a) Promoting military interventions

b) Achieving sustainable development and addressing environmental challenges

c) Establishing trade barriers

d) Suppressing cultural diversity

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12. What role does SAARC play in addressing environmental challenges?

a) Exploiting natural resources for economic gain

b) Ignoring environmental concerns

c) Promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation

d) Indiscriminate pollution and resource depletion

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13. How does SAARC promote confidence-building measures among member countries to enhance regional security?

a) By promoting military interventions

b) By facilitating dialogue and cooperation on security issues

c) By imposing sanctions on member countries

d) By suppressing cultural diversity

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14. Which SAARC initiative aims to promote regional cooperation in the field of transportation and connectivity?

a) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

b) SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA)

c) SAARC Road Safety Action Plan (SRSAP)

d) SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre (STAC)

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15. What is one of the primary objectives of SAARC in promoting regional security and stability?

a) Enforcing military dominance

b) Suppressing cultural diversity

c) Facilitating dialogue and cooperation on security issues

d) Imposing sanctions on member countries

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16. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels?

a) SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

b) SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

c) SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

d) SDG 18: Sustainable Peace and Governance

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17. What achievement has SAARC made in the area of cultural cooperation and exchanges?

a) Implementation of the SAARC Cultural Visa Scheme

b) Establishment of the SAARC University

c) Formation of the SAARC Cultural Heritage Fund

d) Launch of the SAARC Film Festival

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18. What was the overarching goal of SAARC in the historical context of its establishment?

a) To promote political hegemony of one member country over others

b) To address environmental challenges in the region

c) To foster economic development, social progress, and cultural cooperation in South Asia

d) To establish military dominance in the region

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19. Which of the following is a challenge faced by SAARC in fulfilling its mandate?

a) Lack of political will among member countries

b) Overlapping membership with other regional organizations

c) Excessive focus on military alliances

d) Inadequate funding for SAARC programs and initiatives

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20. What opportunities exist for cooperation between SAARC and international organizations in addressing common challenges such as poverty, climate change, and natural disasters?

a) Joint funding for development projects

b) Technical assistance and expertise sharing

c) Policy coordination and advocacy

d) All of the above

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21. How can SAARC engage with international organizations to address cross-border security challenges and promote regional stability?

a) By participating in joint military exercises

b) By sharing intelligence and information on security threats

c) By enforcing trade barriers against non-member countries

d) By promoting cultural exchanges and tourism initiatives

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22. Which of the following principles guides SAARC's efforts in promoting regional cooperation?

a) Division and conflict

b) Unity and solidarity

c) Cultural supremacy

d) Economic exploitation

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23. Which South Asian country was the first to propose the establishment of SAARC during the 1980 meeting of the UN General Assembly?

a) India

b) Bangladesh

c) Pakistan

d) Sri Lanka

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24. What was the theme of the 18th SAARC Summit held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2014?

a) "Building Bridges"

b) "Connectivity for Shared Prosperity"

c) "Towards a Better South Asia"

d) "Strengthening SAARC Cooperation"

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25. Which SAARC member country is the largest by land area?

a) India

b) Pakistan

c) Nepal

d) Bangladesh

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26. Which of the following is NOT considered an achievement of SAARC in fulfilling its mandate?

a) Establishment of the SAARC Secretariat

b) Implementation of the SAFTA agreement

c) Promotion of regional peace and stability

d) Proliferation of military alliances among member countries

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27. What was the original name proposed for SAARC before it was officially named?

a) South Asian Economic Union (SAEU)

b) South Asian Development Cooperation Organization (SADCO)

c) South Asian Regional Organization (SARO)

d) South Asian Economic Association (SAEA)

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28. Which SAARC summit focused on the theme of "Deeper Integration for Peace and Prosperity" in 2005?

a) Islamabad Summit

b) Colombo Summit

c) Dhaka Summit

d) Thimphu Summit

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29. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAARC?

a) China

b) India

c) Afghanistan

d) Maldives

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30. What challenge does SAARC face in effectively implementing its agreements and initiatives?

a) Lack of international recognition

b) Political instability among member countries

c) Excessive bureaucracy within the SAARC Secretariat

d) Inadequate enforcement mechanisms and follow-up mechanisms

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