Home» Online Test » Organizations » SAARC Online Test 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This 'South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Online Test' covers questions across all SAARC-related topics. Get New Questions in Each Attempt Total Questions: 30 Time Allotted: 30 minutes Passing Score: 50% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 30 1. Which SAARC member country is the largest by land area? a) India b) Pakistan c) Nepal d) Bangladesh 2 / 30 2. Which SAARC Summit was originally scheduled to be held in Maldives but was postponed due to political unrest? a) Colombo Summit (1991) b) Male Summit (2000) c) Islamabad Summit (2016) d) Thimphu Summit (2010) 3 / 30 3. What is the composition of the SAARC Technical Committee? a) Heads of state or government of SAARC member countries b) Foreign ministers or relevant ministers of SAARC member countries c) Technical experts nominated by SAARC member countries d) Representatives of the SAARC Secretariat 4 / 30 4. What is one of the primary objectives of SAARC in promoting regional integration? a) Enforcing trade barriers b) Establishing military alliances c) Achieving economic cooperation and integration among member countries d) Suppressing cultural diversity 5 / 30 5. Which flagship program launched by SAARC aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote economic integration among member countries? a) SAARC Environment Programme (SEP) b) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) c) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism d) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity) 6 / 30 6. What is the primary role of SAARC in resolving bilateral disputes and conflicts among member countries? a) SAARC serves as a mediator in bilateral negotiations b) SAARC facilitates dialogue and promotes confidence-building measures c) SAARC imposes sanctions on member countries involved in disputes d) SAARC intervenes militarily to resolve conflicts 7 / 30 7. Where is the headquarters of SAARC located? a) Colombo, Sri Lanka b) New Delhi, India c) Islamabad, Pakistan d) Kathmandu, Nepal 8 / 30 8. What is the primary objective of SAARC? a) Economic integration b) Military alliance c) Cultural domination d) Environmental protection 9 / 30 9. Which SAARC member country is an island nation with a diverse cultural heritage influenced by Indian, Arab, and European cultures? a) Bangladesh b) Maldives c) Sri Lanka d) Bhutan 10 / 30 10. What declaration emerged from the 12th SAARC Summit held in Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2004? a) Islamabad Declaration on Economic Cooperation b) Colombo Declaration on Poverty Alleviation c) Kathmandu Declaration on Environmental Conservation d) Islamabad Declaration on Strengthening Democracy 11 / 30 11. What challenge does SAARC face in fostering trust and cooperation among member countries? a) Linguistic and cultural barriers b) Lack of shared interests and goals c) Geopolitical rivalries and conflicts d) Excessive focus on military alliances 12 / 30 12. Which of the following areas does SAARC prioritize for social development? a) Exploitation of natural resources b) Women's empowerment and gender equality c) Arms proliferation d) Ethnic cleansing 13 / 30 13. Which SAARC initiative focuses on promoting regional cooperation in the field of health and combating communicable diseases? a) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism b) SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre (SCZMC) c) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) d) SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre (STAC) 14 / 30 14. Which SAARC member country is predominantly Hindu and known for its scenic landscapes and the Himalayan mountain range? a) Maldives b) Nepal c) Bhutan d) Sri Lanka 15 / 30 15. What is the main objective of SAARC? a) Promoting economic cooperation and regional integration among member states b) Military alliance and defense cooperation c) Cultural exchange programs only d) Environmental conservation efforts 16 / 30 16. Which SAARC member country has traditionally been a major recipient of development assistance from India? a) Bhutan b) Afghanistan c) Maldives d) Sri Lanka 17 / 30 17. Which SAARC member country has maritime disputes with India over the demarcation of maritime boundaries in the Bay of Bengal? a) Maldives b) Bangladesh c) Sri Lanka d) Pakistan 18 / 30 18. How many founding members initially signed the SAARC Charter in 1985? a) 5 b) 7 c) 8 d) 10 19 / 30 19. Which SAARC summit resulted in the establishment of the SAARC Food Bank in 2007? a) Islamabad Summit b) Colombo Summit c) Dhaka Summit d) New Delhi Summit 20 / 30 20. What is one of the key ways in which SAARC contributes to global governance and sustainable development goals (SDGs)? a) By asserting dominance over neighboring regions b) By promoting regional cooperation and coordination c) By imposing sanctions on non-member countries d) By suppressing cultural diversity within SAARC territories 21 / 30 21. How does SAARC promote regional security and stability in the face of bilateral disputes and conflicts among member countries? a) By promoting military interventions b) By facilitating dialogue and cooperation on security issues c) By enforcing trade barriers d) By imposing sanctions on member countries involved in disputes 22 / 30 22. Which SAARC summit resulted in the adoption of the SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism and its Additional Protocol in 1987? a) Dhaka Summit b) Colombo Summit c) Islamabad Summit d) Thimphu Summit 23 / 30 23. What is one of the key objectives of SAARC's cooperation in the field of agriculture? a) Promoting military interventions b) Ensuring food security and agricultural development c) Establishing trade barriers d) Suppressing cultural diversity 24 / 30 24. Which SAARC member country shares its borders with China and India? a) Nepal b) Bhutan c) Pakistan d) Afghanistan 25 / 30 25. Which SAARC program aims to enhance connectivity and promote economic integration among member countries? a) SAARC Environment Programme (SEP) b) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) c) SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) d) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC) 26 / 30 26. 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 27 / 30 27. 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 28 / 30 28. Which SAARC mechanism serves as a platform for member countries to discuss and address security-related issues, including terrorism and transnational crime? a) SAARC Summit b) SAARC Standing Committee c) SAARC Technical Committee d) SAARC Council of Ministers 29 / 30 29. 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 30 / 30 30. How can SAARC collaborate with international organizations to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the region? a) By implementing joint capacity-building programs b) By fostering innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives c) By promoting trade liberalization and investment facilitation d) All of the above Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score is Share your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Send feedback Share the above MCQs:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
