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 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 2 / 30 2. 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 3 / 30 3. 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 4 / 30 4. How does SAARC support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations? a) By formulating its own set of development goals independent of the SDGs b) By aligning its development initiatives with the SDGs and integrating them into regional strategies c) By imposing trade barriers that hinder the achievement of the SDGs d) By promoting military interventions in non-member countries 5 / 30 5. 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) 6 / 30 6. Which SAARC summit resulted in the signing of the SAARC Free Trade Area (SAFTA) Agreement? a) Islamabad Summit (2004) b) Colombo Summit (1991) c) Dhaka Summit (2005) d) Thimphu Summit (2010) 7 / 30 7. Which SAARC member country shares its borders with China, India, and Myanmar? a) Bhutan b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Afghanistan 8 / 30 8. 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 9 / 30 9. Which South Asian leader first proposed the idea of forming 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) 10 / 30 10. 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 11 / 30 11. Which SAARC summit marked the formal launch of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)? a) New Delhi Summit (2007) b) Islamabad Summit (2004) c) Colombo Summit (1991) d) Kathmandu Summit (2014) 12 / 30 12. Which external partner collaborates with SAARC to address public health challenges and promote healthcare initiatives in the region? a) International Monetary Fund (IMF) b) World Health Organization (WHO) c) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) d) World Trade Organization (WTO) 13 / 30 13. Which SAARC member country is an archipelago consisting of over a thousand islands? a) Bangladesh b) Maldives c) Sri Lanka d) India 14 / 30 14. How can SAARC engage with international organizations to address cross-border security challenges and promote regional stability? a) By participating in joint military exercises b) By sharing intelligence and information on security threats c) By enforcing trade barriers against non-member countries d) By promoting cultural exchanges and tourism initiatives 15 / 30 15. Which SAARC mechanism serves as a platform for member countries to discuss and address regional challenges and opportunities? a) SAARC Standing Committee b) SAARC Technical Committee c) SAARC Council of Ministers d) SAARC Secretariat 16 / 30 16. How can SAARC leverage its partnership with international organizations to enhance regional connectivity and infrastructure development? a) By securing funding and technical assistance for infrastructure projects b) By promoting cross-border trade and investment opportunities c) By facilitating policy coordination and regulatory harmonization d) All of the above 17 / 30 17. 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 18 / 30 18. Which SAARC mechanism serves as a platform for member countries to discuss and address security-related issues? a) SAARC Summit b) SAARC Standing Committee c) SAARC Technical Committee d) SAARC Council of Ministers 19 / 30 19. How often are SAARC summits typically held? a) Biennially b) Annually c) Every three years d) Irregularly 20 / 30 20. 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 21 / 30 21. 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 22 / 30 22. 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 23 / 30 23. How does SAARC contribute to promoting regional cooperation among member countries? a) By promoting military interventions b) By establishing trade barriers c) By facilitating dialogue, cooperation, and collaboration on various regional issues d) By enforcing cultural homogenization 24 / 30 24. 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) 25 / 30 25. Which SAARC initiative focuses on promoting cooperation in the field of disaster management and emergency response? a) SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre (SCZMC) b) SAARC Road Safety Action Plan (SRSAP) c) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism d) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC) 26 / 30 26. When was SAARC established? a) 1980 b) 1985 c) 1990 d) 1995 27 / 30 27. What challenges does SAARC face in promoting regional security and stability? a) Political tensions and conflicts among member countries b) Limited institutional capacity and resources c) External interference and influence d) All of the above 28 / 30 28. What was the theme of the 17th SAARC Summit held in Addu City, Maldives, in 2011? a) "Building Bridges" b) "Connectivity for Shared Prosperity" c) "Towards a Better South Asia" d) "Strengthening SAARC Cooperation" 29 / 30 29. What was the theme of the 14th SAARC Summit held in New Delhi, India, in 2007? a) "Building Bridges" b) "Connectivity for Shared Prosperity" c) "Towards a Better South Asia" d) "Strengthening SAARC Cooperation" 30 / 30 30. 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 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 Buy SAARC Organization MCQ PDF for Offline Study 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)
