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1. Which SAARC member country shares its borders with China and India?

a) Nepal

b) Bhutan

c) Pakistan

d) Afghanistan

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2. 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

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3. Which SAARC initiative focuses on promoting regional cooperation in the field of agriculture and rural development?

a) SAARC Consortium on Open and Distance Learning (SOCODL)

b) SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC)

c) SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre (SCZMC)

d) SAARC Regional Seed Bank (SRSB)

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4. 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

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5. 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

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6. 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

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7. What are some of the challenges associated with cross-border trade and investment within SAARC?

a) Tariffs and non-tariff barriers

b) Customs procedures and documentation requirements

c) Infrastructure bottlenecks and logistical challenges

d) All of the above

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8. 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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9. Which SAARC member country has the largest land area?

a) India

b) Pakistan

c) Bangladesh

d) Sri Lanka

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10. 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

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11. What does SAARC aim to achieve through cooperation in the field of health?

a) Promoting infectious diseases

b) Strengthening healthcare systems

c) Limiting access to healthcare services

d) Ignoring public health concerns

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12. Which SAARC Summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2014?

a) Kathmandu Summit (2014)

b) Islamabad Summit (2004)

c) Thimphu Summit (2010)

d) Male Summit (2000)

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13. Which SAARC initiative focuses on promoting regional cooperation in the field of science and technology?

a) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism

b) SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre (SCZMC)

c) SAARC Development Fund (SDF)

d) SAARC Science and Technology Centre (SSTC)

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14. Which event marked the formal establishment of SAARC?

a) Signing of the Dhaka Declaration

b) SAARC Summit in Colombo

c) Ratification of the SAARC Charter

d) Inauguration of the SAARC Secretariat

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15. Which of the following is not an official language of SAARC?

a) English

b) Hindi

c) Urdu

d) Bengali

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16. Which of the following principles guides SAARC's efforts in promoting regional cooperation?

a) Division and conflict

b) Unity and solidarity

c) Cultural supremacy

d) Economic exploitation

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17. 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

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18. 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

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19. What does SAARC aim to achieve through cultural cooperation?

a) Imposing cultural hegemony

b) Suppressing cultural diversity

c) Promoting cultural exchange and understanding

d) Enforcing cultural isolation

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20. Which SAARC member country has traditionally been a major recipient of development assistance from India?

a) Bhutan

b) Afghanistan

c) Maldives

d) Sri Lanka

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21. What is the role of the SAARC Council of Ministers in the organizational structure of SAARC?

a) Implementing decisions taken by the SAARC Standing Committee

b) Providing administrative support to member countries

c) Making unilateral decisions on regional issues

d) Formulating policies and strategies for regional cooperation

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22. 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

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23. Which flagship program launched by SAARC aims to promote regional cooperation in the field of education and human resource development?

a) SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre (SCZMC)

b) SAARC Development Fund (SDF)

c) SAARC Consortium on Open and Distance Learning (SOCODL)

d) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC)

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24. 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

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25. What were some of the key challenges and obstacles faced in the historical context of SAARC's establishment?

a) Linguistic diversity and cultural differences

b) Lack of political will and trust among South Asian countries

c) Economic disparities and resource constraints

d) All of the above

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26. What is the primary objective of SAARC?

a) Economic integration

b) Military alliance

c) Cultural domination

d) Environmental protection

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27. 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

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28. 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

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29. 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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30. 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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