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 of the following is NOT considered a core area of cooperation within SAARC? a) Trade and economic cooperation b) Cultural exchanges c) Military alliances d) Social development 2 / 30 2. When was the idea of forming SAARC first proposed? a) 1975 b) 1980 c) 1983 d) 1985 3 / 30 3. What is the role of the Secretary-General of the SAARC Secretariat in SAARC meetings? a) Chairing meetings and making unilateral decisions b) Facilitating discussions and providing administrative support c) Enforcing trade sanctions among member countries d) Promoting cultural homogenization 4 / 30 4. Which SAARC summit emphasized the theme of "Deeper Integration for Peace and Prosperity" in 2004? a) Islamabad Summit b) Colombo Summit c) Dhaka Summit d) Thimphu Summit 5 / 30 5. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all? a) SDG 1: No Poverty b) SDG 5: Gender Equality c) SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth d) SDG 13: Climate Action 6 / 30 6. 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) 7 / 30 7. Which SAARC initiative focuses on promoting cooperation in the field of environmental conservation and sustainable development? a) SAARC Energy Cooperation Program b) SAARC Disaster Management Program c) SAARC Environmental Conservation Initiative d) SAARC Counter-Terrorism Initiative 8 / 30 8. What declaration was adopted at the 16th SAARC Summit held in Thimphu, Bhutan, in 2010? a) Thimphu Declaration on Climate Change b) New Delhi Declaration on Regional Integration c) Islamabad Declaration on Trade Facilitation d) Kathmandu Declaration on Energy Cooperation 9 / 30 9. Which SAARC summit resulted in the adoption of the SAARC Social Charter in 2004? a) Islamabad Summit b) Colombo Summit c) Dhaka Summit d) Thimphu Summit 10 / 30 10. Which SAARC member country has historically maintained close economic and cultural ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries? a) Maldives b) Afghanistan c) Pakistan d) Bhutan 11 / 30 11. How does SAARC's engagement with international organizations contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? a) By promoting regional conflict and instability b) By providing financial assistance and technical expertise for SDG-related projects c) By imposing sanctions on non-member countries d) By suppressing cultural diversity within SAARC territories 12 / 30 12. 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 13 / 30 13. What role did the Cold War dynamics play in shaping the historical context of SAARC's establishment? a) Facilitating cooperation and dialogue among South Asian countries b) Exacerbating tensions and conflicts in the region c) Promoting economic development and prosperity in South Asia d) Encouraging military alliances and defense cooperation among South Asian countries 14 / 30 14. 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 15 / 30 15. What challenges does SAARC face in effectively resolving bilateral disputes and conflicts among member countries? a) Political sensitivities and historical animosities b) Limited institutional capacity and resources c) External interference and influence d) All of the above 16 / 30 16. What major geopolitical events in South Asia led to the establishment of SAARC? a) Partition of India and Pakistan b) Independence of Sri Lanka and Maldives c) Civil war in Afghanistan d) Annexation of Bhutan by India 17 / 30 17. Which SAARC mechanism serves as a platform for member countries to discuss and address political and security-related issues? a) SAARC Summit b) SAARC Standing Committee c) SAARC Technical Committee d) SAARC Council of Ministers 18 / 30 18. Which South Asian leader played a significant role in advocating for the formation of SAARC during the 1980 meeting of the UN General Assembly? a) Indira Gandhi (India) b) Ziaur Rahman (Bangladesh) c) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Pakistan) d) J.R. Jayewardene (Sri Lanka) 19 / 30 19. Where is the headquarters of SAARC located? a) Colombo, Sri Lanka b) New Delhi, India c) Islamabad, Pakistan d) Kathmandu, Nepal 20 / 30 20. 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) 21 / 30 21. 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 22 / 30 22. 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) 23 / 30 23. Which SAARC initiative aims to address non-traditional security threats such as climate change, natural disasters, and pandemics? a) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) b) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC) c) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity) d) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism 24 / 30 24. Which SAARC summit focused on the theme of "Deepening Regional Integration" in 2008? a) Islamabad Summit b) Colombo Summit c) Dhaka Summit d) Thimphu Summit 25 / 30 25. 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 26 / 30 26. Which infrastructure projects are essential for enhancing regional connectivity within SAARC? a) Road networks and highways b) Railways and transportation systems c) Ports and shipping facilities d) All of the above 27 / 30 27. How many founding members initially signed the SAARC Charter in 1985? a) 5 b) 7 c) 8 d) 10 28 / 30 28. How many SAARC member countries were initially admitted to the organization in 1985? a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8 29 / 30 29. Which SAARC initiative aims to address the challenge of poverty and inequality in the region? a) SAARC Disaster Management Program b) SAARC Social Charter c) SAARC Cultural Exchange Program d) SAARC Energy Cooperation Program 30 / 30 30. 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