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 is the primary objective of SAARC?

a) Economic integration

b) Military alliance

c) Cultural domination

d) Environmental protection

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2. What declaration was adopted at the 10th SAARC Summit held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 1998?

a) Colombo Declaration on Human Rights

b) Islamabad Declaration on Economic Cooperation

c) Kathmandu Declaration on Environmental Conservation

d) Male Declaration on Democracy and Good Governance

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3. 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

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4. Which South Asian country was the last to join SAARC as a member state in 2007?

a) Afghanistan

b) Bhutan

c) Maldives

d) Nepal

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5. Which SAARC summit focused on the theme of "Towards a Dynamic and Prosperous South Asia" in 2002?

a) Islamabad Summit

b) Colombo Summit

c) Dhaka Summit

d) Thimphu Summit

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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. What role can regional organizations and multilateral initiatives play in enhancing connectivity within SAARC?

a) By providing technical and financial assistance for infrastructure projects

b) By facilitating coordination and cooperation among member countries

c) By promoting policy harmonization and regulatory frameworks

d) All of the above

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10. 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

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11. 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

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12. How can SAARC member countries address the challenge of inadequate infrastructure for regional connectivity?

a) By investing in infrastructure development projects

b) By implementing cross-border infrastructure initiatives

c) By promoting public-private partnerships

d) All of the above

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13. Which SAARC summit was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2005?

a) Islamabad Summit (2004)

b) Colombo Summit (1991)

c) Dhaka Summit (2005)

d) Thimphu Summit (2010)

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14. 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

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15. Which SAARC member country is known for its lush green landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and the concept of Gross National Happiness?

a) Nepal

b) Bhutan

c) Bangladesh

d) Maldives

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16. What is the primary objective of SAARC's cooperation in the field of health?

a) Promoting military alliances

b) Achieving universal healthcare coverage and addressing public health challenges

c) Enforcing trade sanctions

d) Suppressing cultural diversity

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

a) Bhutan

b) Afghanistan

c) Nepal

d) Maldives

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18. How can SAARC member countries enhance the effectiveness of SAARC mechanisms in resolving bilateral disputes?

a) By increasing political will and commitment to dialogue and cooperation

b) By strengthening institutional capacity and resources

c) By promoting transparency and accountability in decision-making processes

d) All of the above

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19. 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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20. 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

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21. Which of the following is NOT a priority area of cooperation under SAARC?

a) Economic integration and trade facilitation

b) Environmental conservation and sustainable development

c) Military alliances and security agreements

d) Poverty alleviation and social development

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22. Which SAARC member country hosted the first SAARC summit?

a) India

b) Pakistan

c) Bangladesh

d) Sri Lanka

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23. Which external partner provides support to SAARC member countries in disaster management and emergency response efforts?

a) World Health Organization (WHO)

b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

c) United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

d) World Trade Organization (WTO)

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24. Which international organization collaborates with SAARC to promote gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives in the region?

a) World Health Organization (WHO)

b) United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

c) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

d) World Trade Organization (WTO)

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25. 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

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26. 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

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27. Which SAARC program aims to enhance cooperation among member countries in addressing natural disasters and emergencies?

a) SAARC Health Cooperation Program

b) SAARC Disaster Management Program

c) SAARC Cultural Exchange Program

d) SAARC Science and Technology Cooperation Program

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28. Which SAARC member country was the last to join the organization?

a) Afghanistan

b) Bhutan

c) Maldives

d) Nepal

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29. 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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30. Which SAARC Summit was hosted by India and saw the formal admission of Afghanistan as the eighth member of SAARC?

a) Kathmandu Summit (2014)

b) Islamabad Summit (2004)

c) New Delhi Summit (2007)

d) Dhaka Summit (1993)

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