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 declaration emerged from the 12th SAARC Summit held in Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2004?

a) Islamabad Declaration on Economic Cooperation

b) Colombo Declaration on Poverty Alleviation

c) Kathmandu Declaration on Environmental Conservation

d) Islamabad Declaration on Strengthening Democracy

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

a) India

b) Nepal

c) Pakistan

d) Maldives

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3. What is the primary purpose of SAARC ministerial meetings?

a) Signing bilateral trade agreements

b) Addressing regional security concerns

c) Discussing specific issues and preparing agendas for SAARC summits

d) Promoting military alliances among member countries

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4. Which SAARC summit emphasized the theme of "Deeper Integration for Peace and Prosperity" in 2004?

a) Islamabad Summit

b) Colombo Summit

c) Dhaka Summit

d) Thimphu Summit

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5. 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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6. 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)

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7. What event in 1988 led to the postponement of the third SAARC Summit initially scheduled to be held in the Maldives?

a) Political unrest in Nepal

b) Assassination of Ziaur Rahman in Bangladesh

c) Civil war in Sri Lanka

d) Coup d'état in the Maldives

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8. What significant achievement has SAARC made in the area of trade and economic cooperation?

a) Elimination of trade barriers among member countries

b) Implementation of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme

c) Establishment of the SAARC Development Fund

d) Formation of the SAARC Regional Standards Organization

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9. 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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10. Which SAARC mechanism is specifically designed to address political and security-related issues among member countries?

a) SAARC Council of Ministers

b) SAARC Standing Committee

c) SAARC Summit

d) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism

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11. How does SAARC collaborate with external partners like the United Nations and ASEAN to address transnational issues such as terrorism and human trafficking?

a) By coordinating joint military operations

b) By facilitating dialogue and cooperation on security issues

c) By imposing sanctions on non-member countries

d) By suppressing cultural diversity within SAARC territories

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12. Which SAARC program aims to enhance cooperation in the field of science and technology?

a) SAARC Youth Exchange Program

b) SAARC Science and Technology Cooperation Program

c) SAARC Environmental Conservation Initiative

d) SAARC Counter-Terrorism Initiative

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13. 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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14. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels?

a) SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

b) SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

c) SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

d) SDG 18: Sustainable Peace and Governance

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15. What is the primary objective of SAARC?

a) Economic integration

b) Military alliance

c) Cultural domination

d) Environmental protection

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16. When was SAARC established?

a) 1980

b) 1985

c) 1990

d) 1995

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17. Which of the following is NOT a role of the SAARC Secretariat?

a) Implementing decisions taken by SAARC bodies

b) Providing legal advice to member countries

c) Serving as a repository of information on SAARC activities

d) Organizing SAARC summits and ministerial meetings

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18. Which SAARC summit emphasized the theme of "Strengthening Regional Cooperation" in 2003?

a) Islamabad Summit

b) Colombo Summit

c) Dhaka Summit

d) Thimphu Summit

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19. 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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20. Which South Asian country was the first to propose the establishment of SAARC during the 1980 meeting of the UN General Assembly?

a) India

b) Bangladesh

c) Pakistan

d) Sri Lanka

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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. What was the theme of the 15th SAARC Summit held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2008?

a) "Building Bridges"

b) "Connectivity for Shared Prosperity"

c) "Towards a Better South Asia"

d) "Strengthening SAARC Cooperation"

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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. What role can civil society organizations and Track II diplomacy play in promoting regional security within SAARC?

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

b) By enforcing trade barriers

c) By promoting military interventions

d) By suppressing cultural diversity

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29. What was the significance of the 1980 meeting of the UN General Assembly in the historical context of SAARC's establishment?

a) It marked the formal establishment of SAARC

b) It provided a platform for South Asian leaders to discuss regional cooperation

c) It led to the signing of the Dhaka Declaration

d) It resulted in the creation of the South Asian Development Cooperation Organization (SADCO)

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30. Which SAARC initiative aims to promote cooperation among member countries in combating human trafficking, drug smuggling, and other transnational crimes?

a) SAARC Development Fund (SDF)

b) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (SDMC)

c) SAARC Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

d) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

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