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1. Which SAARC initiative aims to promote regional cooperation in the field of security and counterterrorism?

a) SAARC Development Fund (SDF)

b) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism

c) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC)

d) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

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

a) India

b) Pakistan

c) Nepal

d) Bangladesh

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3. 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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4. 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

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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 initiative aims to promote regional cooperation in the field of transportation and connectivity?

a) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

b) SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA)

c) SAARC Road Safety Action Plan (SRSAP)

d) SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre (STAC)

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

a) Bhutan

b) Afghanistan

c) Nepal

d) Maldives

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8. 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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9. Which SAARC initiative focuses on promoting regional cooperation in the field of health and combating communicable diseases?

a) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism

b) SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre (SCZMC)

c) SAARC Development Fund (SDF)

d) SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre (STAC)

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10. What was the primary motivation behind the proposal to form SAARC?

a) Military alliance and defense cooperation

b) Economic integration and regional cooperation

c) Cultural exchange programs only

d) Environmental conservation efforts

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11. 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

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12. 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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13. Who appoints the Secretary-General of the SAARC Secretariat?

a) SAARC Council of Ministers

b) SAARC Standing Committee

c) SAARC Summit

d) SAARC Secretariat Staff Union

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14. What is one of the primary objectives of SAARC in promoting regional security and stability?

a) Enforcing military dominance

b) Suppressing cultural diversity

c) Facilitating dialogue and cooperation on security issues

d) Imposing sanctions on member countries

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15. 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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16. What was the main objective of SAARC, as outlined in the Dhaka Declaration?

a) To promote economic development and regional integration

b) To establish a military alliance among South Asian countries

c) To facilitate cultural exchange programs only

d) To address environmental challenges in the region

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17. 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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18. What is the primary objective of SAARC's engagement with external partners such as the United Nations and ASEAN?

a) To assert dominance over neighboring regions

b) To facilitate dialogue and cooperation on regional and global issues

c) To impose sanctions on non-member countries

d) To suppress cultural diversity

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19. How can SAARC collaborate with international organizations to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the region?

a) By implementing joint capacity-building programs

b) By fostering innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives

c) By promoting trade liberalization and investment facilitation

d) All of the above

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20. How does SAARC promote regional security and stability in the face of bilateral disputes and conflicts among member countries?

a) By promoting military interventions

b) By facilitating dialogue and cooperation on security issues

c) By enforcing trade barriers

d) By imposing sanctions on member countries involved in disputes

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21. Which South Asian country hosted the first SAARC Summit in 1985?

a) India

b) Bangladesh

c) Nepal

d) Sri Lanka

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22. What challenge does SAARC face in fostering trust and cooperation among member countries?

a) Linguistic and cultural barriers

b) Lack of shared interests and goals

c) Geopolitical rivalries and conflicts

d) Excessive focus on military alliances

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23. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAARC?

a) China

b) India

c) Afghanistan

d) Maldives

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24. Which SAARC Summit marked the admission of Afghanistan as the eighth member of SAARC?

a) Islamabad Summit (2004)

b) New Delhi Summit (2007)

c) Male Summit (1997)

d) Kathmandu Summit (2014)

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25. Who was the host of the first SAARC Summit in 1985?

a) India

b) Bangladesh

c) Nepal

d) Sri Lanka

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26. Which SAARC mechanism is responsible for overseeing the implementation of SAARC programs and initiatives?

a) SAARC Council of Ministers

b) SAARC Standing Committee

c) SAARC Technical Committee

d) SAARC Secretariat

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27. 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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28. 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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29. What declaration emerged from the 11th SAARC Summit held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2002?

a) Kathmandu Declaration on Peace and Security

b) Islamabad Declaration on Poverty Alleviation

c) Colombo Declaration on Regional Cooperation

d) New Delhi Declaration on Cultural Exchange

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30. 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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