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. How can SAARC member countries overcome political tensions and conflicts to enhance regional connectivity? a) By promoting dialogue and confidence-building measures b) By prioritizing economic cooperation and mutual benefits c) By addressing security concerns through diplomatic channels d) All of the above 2 / 30 2. Which South Asian country hosted the first SAARC Summit in 1985? a) India b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Sri Lanka 3 / 30 3. Which SAARC member country has traditionally been a major recipient of development assistance from India? a) Bhutan b) Afghanistan c) Maldives d) Sri Lanka 4 / 30 4. Which SAARC mechanism serves as a platform for member countries to discuss and address security-related issues, including terrorism and transnational crime? a) SAARC Summit b) SAARC Standing Committee c) SAARC Technical Committee d) SAARC Council of Ministers 5 / 30 5. How many SAARC member countries were initially admitted to the organization in 1985? a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8 6 / 30 6. 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 7 / 30 7. How does SAARC promote confidence-building measures among member countries to enhance regional security? a) By promoting military interventions b) By facilitating dialogue and cooperation on security issues c) By imposing sanctions on member countries d) By suppressing cultural diversity 8 / 30 8. Which SAARC Summit was hosted by Sri Lanka and saw the signing of the Colombo Declaration on Women? a) Colombo Summit (1991) b) Islamabad Summit (2004) c) Male Summit (1997) d) Dhaka Summit (1993) 9 / 30 9. 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) 10 / 30 10. Which SAARC member country has maritime disputes with India over the demarcation of maritime boundaries in the Bay of Bengal? a) Maldives b) Bangladesh c) Sri Lanka d) Pakistan 11 / 30 11. 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 12 / 30 12. Which international organization collaborates with SAARC to promote sustainable development and environmental conservation initiatives in the region? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) c) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) d) World Trade Organization (WTO) 13 / 30 13. 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 14 / 30 14. 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 15 / 30 15. 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 16 / 30 16. 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 17 / 30 17. What major geopolitical events in South Asia led to the establishment of SAARC? a) Partition of India and Pakistan b) Independence of Sri Lanka and Maldives c) Civil war in Afghanistan d) Annexation of Bhutan by India 18 / 30 18. 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 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 SAARC member country is known for its diverse linguistic and ethnic communities, including Pashtuns, Tajiks, and Hazaras? a) Pakistan b) Afghanistan c) Bangladesh d) Maldives 21 / 30 21. 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 22 / 30 22. Which SAARC member country hosted the first SAARC summit? a) India b) Pakistan c) Bangladesh d) Sri Lanka 23 / 30 23. What is the primary objective of SAARC's cooperation in the field of trade and economic integration? a) Promoting military alliances b) Achieving regional economic integration and facilitating trade among member countries c) Enforcing trade sanctions d) Suppressing cultural diversity 24 / 30 24. 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) 25 / 30 25. 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" 26 / 30 26. Which SAARC member country is an archipelago consisting of over a thousand islands? a) Bangladesh b) Maldives c) Sri Lanka d) India 27 / 30 27. 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 28 / 30 28. What is the primary objective of SAARC? a) Economic integration b) Military alliance c) Cultural domination d) Environmental protection 29 / 30 29. What challenge does SAARC face in effectively implementing its agreements and initiatives? a) Lack of international recognition b) Political instability among member countries c) Excessive bureaucracy within the SAARC Secretariat d) Inadequate enforcement mechanisms and follow-up mechanisms 30 / 30 30. Which SAARC member country hosted the second SAARC Summit in 1986? a) India b) Nepal c) Pakistan 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. 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