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. 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 2 / 30 2. Which SAARC mechanism focuses on promoting regional cooperation in the field of security and counterterrorism? a) SAARC Summit b) SAARC Standing Committee c) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism d) SAARC Technical Committee 3 / 30 3. Which SAARC summit resulted in the signing of the SAARC Free Trade Area (SAFTA) Agreement? a) Islamabad Summit (2004) b) Colombo Summit (1991) c) Dhaka Summit (2005) d) Thimphu Summit (2010) 4 / 30 4. 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 5 / 30 5. What is the role of the SAARC Secretariat in the organizational structure of SAARC? a) Making unilateral decisions on regional issues b) Serving as the highest decision-making body c) Facilitating coordination and cooperation among member countries d) Implementing military strategies 6 / 30 6. 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 7 / 30 7. 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) 8 / 30 8. What is the primary objective of SAARC's cooperation in the field of health? a) Promoting military alliances b) Achieving universal healthcare coverage and addressing public health challenges c) Enforcing trade sanctions d) Suppressing cultural diversity 9 / 30 9. Which SAARC Summit was originally scheduled to be held in Maldives but was postponed due to political unrest? a) Colombo Summit (1991) b) Male Summit (2000) c) Islamabad Summit (2016) d) Thimphu Summit (2010) 10 / 30 10. What is the role of the SAARC Standing Committee? a) Implementing decisions taken by the SAARC Council of Ministers b) Advising the Secretary-General of the SAARC Secretariat c) Overseeing the functioning of the SAARC Technical Committee d) Managing the SAARC Development Fund 11 / 30 11. Which SAARC member country has historically maintained close economic and cultural ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries? a) Maldives b) Afghanistan c) Pakistan d) Bhutan 12 / 30 12. What is the primary function of the SAARC Secretariat? a) Implementing military strategies b) Promoting cultural homogenization c) Facilitating coordination and cooperation among SAARC member countries d) Enforcing trade sanctions 13 / 30 13. 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 14 / 30 14. 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) 15 / 30 15. Which of the following is NOT one of SAARC's key objectives? a) Cultural cooperation b) Military expansion c) Regional stability d) Poverty alleviation 16 / 30 16. What is the main objective of SAARC? a) Promoting economic cooperation and regional integration among member states b) Military alliance and defense cooperation c) Cultural exchange programs only d) Environmental conservation efforts 17 / 30 17. 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) 18 / 30 18. Who was the host of the first SAARC Summit in 1985? a) India b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Sri Lanka 19 / 30 19. How does SAARC contribute to promoting regional peace and stability? a) By promoting military interventions b) By facilitating dialogue, cooperation, and confidence-building measures among member countries c) By enforcing trade barriers d) By suppressing cultural diversity 20 / 30 20. 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 21 / 30 21. How can SAARC leverage its partnership with international organizations to enhance regional connectivity and infrastructure development? a) By securing funding and technical assistance for infrastructure projects b) By promoting cross-border trade and investment opportunities c) By facilitating policy coordination and regulatory harmonization d) All of the above 22 / 30 22. 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 23 / 30 23. 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 24 / 30 24. What was the main objective of the meeting held in Colombo in 1981, which laid the groundwork for the establishment of SAARC? a) To discuss economic cooperation between India and Sri Lanka b) To explore the possibility of forming a regional organization for South Asian countries c) To address environmental challenges in the region d) To establish a military alliance among South Asian countries 25 / 30 25. Which country hosted the meeting where the concept of SAARC was formally proposed, leading to the signing of the SAARC Charter? a) India b) Pakistan c) Bangladesh d) Sri Lanka 26 / 30 26. 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 27 / 30 27. Which flagship program launched by SAARC aims to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development in the region? a) SAARC Food Bank (SFB) b) SAARC Environment Programme (SEP) c) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) d) SAARC Regional Seed Bank (SRSB) 28 / 30 28. Which flagship program launched by SAARC aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote economic integration among member countries? a) SAARC Environment Programme (SEP) b) SAARC Development Fund (SDF) c) SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism d) SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity) 29 / 30 29. 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 30 / 30 30. Which SAARC member country is known for its extensive river networks, including the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers? a) Nepal b) Bangladesh c) India d) Pakistan 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 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)
