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 Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity) in 2014? a) Kathmandu Summit b) New Delhi Summit c) Islamabad Summit d) Thimphu Summit 2 / 30 2. 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) 3 / 30 3. What role do SAARC summits play in promoting regional cooperation? a) Enforcing trade sanctions b) Fostering mutual understanding and cooperation among member countries c) Promoting military interventions d) Suppressing cultural diversity 4 / 30 4. 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 5 / 30 5. Which of the following is NOT considered an achievement of SAARC in fulfilling its mandate? a) Establishment of the SAARC Secretariat b) Implementation of the SAFTA agreement c) Promotion of regional peace and stability d) Proliferation of military alliances among member countries 6 / 30 6. What is one of the key ways in which SAARC contributes to global governance and sustainable development goals (SDGs)? a) By asserting dominance over neighboring regions b) By promoting regional cooperation and coordination c) By imposing sanctions on non-member countries d) By suppressing cultural diversity within SAARC territories 7 / 30 7. 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 8 / 30 8. What role does SAARC play in promoting cultural exchanges and understanding among member countries? a) Enforcing cultural homogenization b) Suppressing cultural diversity c) Facilitating cultural exchanges, dialogue, and cooperation d) Promoting military interventions 9 / 30 9. What is the term of office for the Secretary-General of the SAARC Secretariat? a) Two years b) Three years c) Four years d) Five years 10 / 30 10. Which SAARC member country has historically maintained close ties with India but has recently faced strains in bilateral relations due to geopolitical shifts? a) Maldives b) Sri Lanka c) Afghanistan d) Bangladesh 11 / 30 11. Which SAARC member country is the largest by land area? a) India b) Pakistan c) Nepal d) Bangladesh 12 / 30 12. Which SAARC member country has historical ties with China and has received significant Chinese investment in infrastructure projects? a) Nepal b) Bangladesh c) Sri Lanka d) Maldives 13 / 30 13. 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) 14 / 30 14. Which SAARC member country has sought to strengthen its ties with both India and China through the "neighbourhood first" and "string of pearls" strategies? a) Bhutan b) Nepal c) Sri Lanka d) Afghanistan 15 / 30 15. 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" 16 / 30 16. What is the primary objective of SAARC? a) Economic integration b) Military alliance c) Cultural domination d) Environmental protection 17 / 30 17. 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 18 / 30 18. Which SAARC member country is located entirely within the Himalayas? a) Bangladesh b) Nepal c) India d) Sri Lanka 19 / 30 19. 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 20 / 30 20. What is the primary function of the SAARC Technical Committee? a) Making unilateral decisions on regional issues b) Providing administrative support to member countries c) Coordinating sectoral activities and preparing agendas for SAARC meetings d) Enforcing trade barriers 21 / 30 21. What is one of the key objectives of SAARC's cooperation in the field of agriculture? a) Promoting military interventions b) Ensuring food security and agricultural development c) Establishing trade barriers d) Suppressing cultural diversity 22 / 30 22. Which country's leader proposed the idea of forming SAARC during the 1980 meeting of the UN General Assembly? a) India b) Bangladesh c) Pakistan d) Sri Lanka 23 / 30 23. How does SAARC contribute to addressing environmental challenges in the region? a) By promoting environmental degradation b) By facilitating cooperation and collaboration among member countries on environmental conservation and management c) By enforcing trade barriers d) By suppressing cultural diversity 24 / 30 24. Which of the following areas does SAARC prioritize for social development? a) Exploitation of natural resources b) Women's empowerment and gender equality c) Arms proliferation d) Ethnic cleansing 25 / 30 25. Which SAARC member country is an island nation with a diverse cultural heritage influenced by Indian, Arab, and European cultures? a) Bangladesh b) Maldives c) Sri Lanka d) Bhutan 26 / 30 26. How many founding members initially signed the SAARC Charter in 1985? a) 5 b) 7 c) 8 d) 10 27 / 30 27. Which SAARC summit emphasized the theme of "Strengthening Regional Cooperation" in 2003? a) Islamabad Summit b) Colombo Summit c) Dhaka Summit d) Thimphu Summit 28 / 30 28. 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 29 / 30 29. Which SAARC member country is an archipelago consisting of over a thousand islands? a) Bangladesh b) Maldives c) Sri Lanka d) India 30 / 30 30. Which SAARC member country has a special relationship with India due to cultural, historical, and economic ties? a) Bhutan b) Nepal c) Bangladesh d) Sri Lanka 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)
