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. How can SAARC member countries collaborate to address common challenges and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? a) By increasing political tensions and conflicts among member countries b) By promoting regional cooperation and coordination c) By enforcing trade barriers against non-member countries d) By suppressing cultural diversity within SAARC territories 2 / 30 2. How does SAARC engage with ASEAN to promote regional cooperation and economic integration? a) By participating in ASEAN-led initiatives and dialogues b) By signing bilateral trade agreements with ASEAN member countries c) By imposing sanctions on ASEAN member countries d) By promoting military interventions in ASEAN territories 3 / 30 3. What achievement has SAARC made in promoting regional connectivity and infrastructure development? a) Implementation of the SAARC Satellite project b) Establishment of the SAARC Regional Rail Network c) Construction of the SAARC Superhighway d) Launch of the SAARC Air Connectivity Program 4 / 30 4. What are some of the opportunities for enhancing regional connectivity within SAARC? a) Geographic proximity and shared cultural heritage b) Growing demand for cross-border trade and investment c) Advances in technology and communication d) All of the above 5 / 30 5. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts? a) SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure b) SDG 13: Climate Action c) SDG 15: Life on Land d) SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals 6 / 30 6. Where is the headquarters of SAARC located? a) Colombo, Sri Lanka b) New Delhi, India c) Islamabad, Pakistan d) Kathmandu, Nepal 7 / 30 7. Which flagship program launched by SAARC aims to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development in the region? a) SAARC Food Bank (SFB) b) SAARC Environment Programme (SEP) c) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) d) SAARC Regional Seed Bank (SRSB) 8 / 30 8. 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 9 / 30 9. 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 10 / 30 10. How does SAARC contribute to enhancing regional security and stability among member countries? a) By promoting military interventions b) By facilitating dialogue, cooperation, and confidence-building measures c) By enforcing trade barriers d) By suppressing cultural diversity 11 / 30 11. How many countries initially signed the SAARC Charter? a) 5 b) 7 c) 8 d) 10 12 / 30 12. 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 13 / 30 13. What is one of the primary objectives of joint efforts within SAARC to address terrorism, extremism, and transnational crime? a) Promoting military interventions b) Suppressing cultural diversity c) Enhancing cooperation and coordination among member countries d) Imposing sanctions on member countries 14 / 30 14. 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 15 / 30 15. 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 16 / 30 16. 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) 17 / 30 17. 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 18 / 30 18. 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 19 / 30 19. What declaration emerged from the 13th SAARC Summit held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2005? a) Dhaka Declaration on Terrorism b) Colombo Declaration on Poverty Alleviation c) Islamabad Declaration on Environmental Conservation d) Kathmandu Declaration on Gender Equality 20 / 30 20. What role does the SAARC Secretariat play in fostering cooperation among member countries? a) Enforcing trade barriers b) Facilitating communication and coordination c) Promoting military alliances d) Suppressing cultural diversity 21 / 30 21. What role do trade agreements and economic cooperation frameworks play in enhancing regional connectivity within SAARC? a) They facilitate cross-border trade and investment b) They promote harmonization of trade policies and regulations c) They reduce trade barriers and promote economic integration d) All of the above 22 / 30 22. What is the symbol of SAARC? a) Globe b) Lotus c) Dharma Chakra d) Lion 23 / 30 23. 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 24 / 30 24. What is the primary objective of the SAARC Tourism Development Initiative? a) Promoting cultural homogenization b) Restricting cross-border tourism c) Boosting tourism industry and regional integration d) Ignoring tourism potential in the region 25 / 30 25. 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 26 / 30 26. 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 27 / 30 27. Which SAARC member country shares maritime boundaries with both India and Sri Lanka? a) Maldives b) Pakistan c) Bangladesh d) Afghanistan 28 / 30 28. Which of the following is an achievement of SAARC in promoting social development and human rights? a) Implementation of the SAARC Social Charter b) Establishment of the SAARC Human Rights Commission c) Formation of the SAARC Gender Equality Fund d) Launch of the SAARC Poverty Alleviation Program 29 / 30 29. 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 30 / 30 30. 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 Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score is Share your achievement! 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