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. What does SAARC aim to achieve through cooperation in the field of health?

a) Promoting infectious diseases

b) Strengthening healthcare systems

c) Limiting access to healthcare services

d) Ignoring public health concerns

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2. Which SAARC Summit marked the admission of Afghanistan as the eighth member of SAARC?

a) Islamabad Summit (2004)

b) New Delhi Summit (2007)

c) Male Summit (1997)

d) Kathmandu Summit (2014)

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3. What is the primary objective of SAARC's cooperation in the field of trade and economic integration?

a) Promoting military alliances

b) Achieving regional economic integration and facilitating trade among member countries

c) Enforcing trade sanctions

d) Suppressing cultural diversity

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4. Which SAARC initiative focuses on promoting regional cooperation in the field of tourism and enhancing cultural exchanges among member countries?

a) SAARC Development Fund (SDF)

b) SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre (SCZMC)

c) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

d) SAARC Tourism Centre (STC)

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5. How often do SAARC summits take place?

a) Triennially

b) Quadrennially

c) Annually

d) Biennially

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6. Which SAARC program aims to enhance cooperation in the field of science and technology?

a) SAARC Youth Exchange Program

b) SAARC Science and Technology Cooperation Program

c) SAARC Environmental Conservation Initiative

d) SAARC Counter-Terrorism Initiative

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7. Which SAARC member country is known for its extensive river networks, including the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers?

a) Nepal

b) Bangladesh

c) India

d) Pakistan

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8. How can SAARC member countries overcome political tensions and conflicts to enhance regional connectivity?

a) By promoting dialogue and confidence-building measures

b) By prioritizing economic cooperation and mutual benefits

c) By addressing security concerns through diplomatic channels

d) All of the above

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9. Which SAARC body is responsible for formulating policies and strategies to promote regional cooperation in specific sectors?

a) SAARC Secretariat

b) SAARC Council of Ministers

c) SAARC Standing Committee

d) SAARC Technical Committee

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10. Which country hosted the meeting where the concept of SAARC was formally proposed, leading to the signing of the SAARC Charter?

a) India

b) Pakistan

c) Bangladesh

d) Sri Lanka

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11. What is the role of the SAARC Standing Committee?

a) Implementing decisions taken by the SAARC Council of Ministers

b) Advising the Secretary-General of the SAARC Secretariat

c) Overseeing the functioning of the SAARC Technical Committee

d) Managing the SAARC Development Fund

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12. Which SAARC body oversees the functioning of the SAARC Secretariat?

a) SAARC Standing Committee

b) SAARC Summit

c) SAARC Secretariat Staff Union

d) SAARC Council of Ministers

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13. How does SAARC promote regional stability and security by addressing terrorism, extremism, and transnational crime?

a) By promoting military interventions

b) By fostering cooperation and trust among member countries

c) By enforcing trade barriers

d) By suppressing cultural diversity

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14. 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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15. What role can civil society organizations and Track II diplomacy play in promoting regional security within SAARC?

a) By providing expertise, facilitating dialogue, and promoting confidence-building measures

b) By enforcing trade barriers

c) By promoting military interventions

d) By suppressing cultural diversity

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16. Which flagship program launched by SAARC aims to promote regional cooperation in the field of trade and economic integration?

a) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism

b) SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA)

c) SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre (SCZMC)

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

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17. 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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18. Which SAARC member country is landlocked and bordered by India and China?

a) Bhutan

b) Afghanistan

c) Nepal

d) Maldives

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19. Which SAARC member country has traditionally been a major recipient of development assistance from India?

a) Bhutan

b) Afghanistan

c) Maldives

d) Sri Lanka

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20. How does SAARC contribute to combating terrorism, extremism, and transnational crime among member countries?

a) By promoting military interventions

b) By facilitating dialogue, cooperation, and information-sharing

c) By enforcing trade barriers

d) By suppressing cultural diversity

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21. How does SAARC promote regional cooperation to address environmental challenges and achieve SDG 13: Climate Action?

a) By promoting deforestation and unsustainable land use practices

b) By enforcing trade barriers against environmentally friendly technologies

c) By facilitating dialogue and cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation measures

d) By suppressing cultural diversity within SAARC territories

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22. 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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23. Which of the following is NOT a priority area for SAARC in promoting regional cooperation?

a) Energy cooperation

b) Combatting terrorism and extremism

c) Human trafficking prevention

d) Disaster management

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24. Which SAARC body is responsible for overseeing the implementation of SAARC programs and projects?

a) SAARC Secretariat

b) SAARC Council of Ministers

c) SAARC Standing Committee

d) SAARC Technical Committee

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25. How many SAARC member countries were initially admitted to the organization in 1985?

a) 5

b) 6

c) 7

d) 8

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26. 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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27. What role do SAARC summits play in promoting regional cooperation?

a) Enforcing trade sanctions

b) Fostering mutual understanding and cooperation among member countries

c) Promoting military interventions

d) Suppressing cultural diversity

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28. Which SAARC member country hosted the first SAARC Summit in 1985, where the Dhaka Declaration was signed?

a) India

b) Bangladesh

c) Nepal

d) Sri Lanka

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29. Which SAARC member country is landlocked and bordered by India and China?

a) Bhutan

b) Afghanistan

c) Nepal

d) Maldives

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30. What does SAARC stand for?

a) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

b) South American Alliance for Regional Collaboration

c) Southeast Asian Association for Regional Coordination

d) South African Alliance for Regional Communication

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