SAARC Online Test

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

a) English

b) Hindi

c) Urdu

d) Bengali

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2. What role can civil society organizations and Track II diplomacy play in facilitating the resolution of bilateral disputes within SAARC?

a) By providing expertise, facilitating dialogue, and promoting confidence-building measures

b) By imposing sanctions on member countries involved in disputes

c) By promoting military interventions

d) By enforcing trade barriers

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3. Where is the headquarters of the SAARC Secretariat located?

a) Islamabad, Pakistan

b) Kathmandu, Nepal

c) Colombo, Sri Lanka

d) New Delhi, India

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4. 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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5. 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)

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6. 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

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7. Which SAARC member country hosted the third SAARC Summit in 1987?

a) India

b) Nepal

c) Pakistan

d) Maldives

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8. 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

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9. 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

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10. Which of the following is NOT a priority area for SAARC in promoting regional cooperation?

a) Energy cooperation

b) Combatting terrorism and extremism

c) Human trafficking prevention

d) Disaster management

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11. Which SAARC body is responsible for coordinating sectoral activities and preparing agendas for SAARC meetings?

a) SAARC Secretariat

b) SAARC Council of Ministers

c) SAARC Technical Committee

d) SAARC Standing Committee

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12. 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

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13. Which SAARC member country is the largest by land area?

a) India

b) Pakistan

c) Nepal

d) Bangladesh

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14. 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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15. Which two SAARC member countries have historically experienced significant tensions over territorial disputes?

a) India and Pakistan

b) Nepal and Bhutan

c) Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

d) Maldives and Afghanistan

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16. 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

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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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

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20. 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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21. Who was the first Secretary-General of SAARC?

a) Abul Ahsan

b) Abul Kalam Azad

c) Ibrahim Hussain Zaki

d) Abul Fazal Mahmood

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

a) India

b) Pakistan

c) Bangladesh

d) Sri Lanka

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24. 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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25. 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

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26. 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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27. Which SAARC project aims to strengthen regional cooperation in the field of energy?

a) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism

b) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

c) SAARC Regional Centre for Biodiversity Conservation (SRCBC)

d) SAARC Regional Seed Bank (SRSB)

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28. Which SAARC initiative aims to address the challenge of environmental degradation and climate change?

a) SAARC Disaster Management Program

b) SAARC Environment and Climate Change Initiative

c) SAARC Health Cooperation Program

d) SAARC Energy Cooperation Program

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29. What was the theme of the 16th SAARC Summit held in Thimphu, Bhutan, in 2010?

a) "Building Bridges"

b) "Connectivity for Shared Prosperity"

c) "Towards a Better South Asia"

d) "Strengthening SAARC Cooperation"

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30. 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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