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 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all? a) SDG 2: Zero Hunger b) SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation c) SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy d) SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities 2 / 30 2. 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 3 / 30 3. Which SAARC member country is the largest by land area? a) India b) Pakistan c) Nepal d) Bangladesh 4 / 30 4. Which SAARC body oversees the functioning of the SAARC Secretariat? a) SAARC Standing Committee b) SAARC Summit c) SAARC Secretariat Staff Union d) SAARC Council of Ministers 5 / 30 5. Which of the following is NOT a key component of SAARC summits and ministerial meetings? a) Signing of international treaties b) Discussion of regional issues and cooperation c) Adoption of joint declarations and resolutions d) Implementation of military alliances 6 / 30 6. 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) 7 / 30 7. What significant agreement was signed between India and Pakistan in 1972, which contributed to the regional atmosphere conducive to the formation of SAARC? a) Indus Waters Treaty b) Tashkent Agreement c) Simla Agreement d) Lahore Declaration 8 / 30 8. What are some of the challenges associated with cross-border trade and investment within SAARC? a) Tariffs and non-tariff barriers b) Customs procedures and documentation requirements c) Infrastructure bottlenecks and logistical challenges d) All of the above 9 / 30 9. How can SAARC member countries address the challenge of inadequate infrastructure for regional connectivity? a) By investing in infrastructure development projects b) By implementing cross-border infrastructure initiatives c) By promoting public-private partnerships d) All of the above 10 / 30 10. 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 11 / 30 11. Which organization served as a precursor to SAARC and aimed to promote regional cooperation in South Asia? a) South Asian Economic Union (SAEU) b) South Asian Regional Cooperation Organization (SARCO) c) South Asian Regional Organization (SARO) d) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) 12 / 30 12. 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 13 / 30 13. Which SAARC member country has the largest land area? a) India b) Pakistan c) Bangladesh d) Sri Lanka 14 / 30 14. 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 15 / 30 15. 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) 16 / 30 16. Which SAARC summit was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 1991? a) Islamabad Summit (2004) b) Colombo Summit (1991) c) Dhaka Summit (2005) d) Thimphu Summit (2010) 17 / 30 17. 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 18 / 30 18. Which country hosted the meeting that led to the formal establishment of SAARC? a) India b) Bangladesh c) Pakistan d) Sri Lanka 19 / 30 19. 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 20 / 30 20. Which SAARC summit resulted in the establishment of the SAARC Food Bank in 2007? a) Islamabad Summit b) Colombo Summit c) Dhaka Summit d) New Delhi Summit 21 / 30 21. Which SAARC member country is an archipelago consisting of over a thousand islands? a) Bangladesh b) Maldives c) Sri Lanka d) India 22 / 30 22. 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 23 / 30 23. How does SAARC promote regional cooperation to address environmental challenges and achieve SDG 13: Climate Action? a) By promoting deforestation and unsustainable land use practices b) By enforcing trade barriers against environmentally friendly technologies c) By facilitating dialogue and cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation measures d) By suppressing cultural diversity within SAARC territories 24 / 30 24. 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 25 / 30 25. How does SAARC promote regional stability and security by addressing terrorism, extremism, and transnational crime? a) By promoting military interventions b) By fostering cooperation and trust among member countries c) By enforcing trade barriers d) By suppressing cultural diversity 26 / 30 26. What role does the SAARC Secretariat play in fostering cooperation among member countries? a) Enforcing trade barriers b) Facilitating communication and coordination c) Promoting military alliances d) Suppressing cultural diversity 27 / 30 27. When was the idea of forming SAARC first proposed? a) 1975 b) 1980 c) 1983 d) 1985 28 / 30 28. Which South Asian leader played a significant role in advocating for the formation of 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) 29 / 30 29. 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 30 / 30 30. Which of the following is NOT a priority area for SAARC in promoting regional cooperation? a) Energy cooperation b) Combatting terrorism and extremism c) Human trafficking prevention d) Disaster management 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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