Which year was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) established?
a) 1980
b) 1985
c) 1990
d) 1995
Which city hosted the first SAARC Summit?
a) Islamabad
b) New Delhi
c) Dhaka
d) Colombo
How many founding members does SAARC have?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Which country joined SAARC as its eighth member in 2007?
a) China
b) Afghanistan
c) Myanmar
d) Iran
What is the primary goal of SAARC?
a) Military cooperation
b) Economic and regional integration
c) Nuclear disarmament
d) Border security
Which SAARC member countries have the most tense bilateral relations?
a) Nepal and Bhutan
b) India and Pakistan
c) Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
d) Afghanistan and Maldives
How often are SAARC summits held?
a) Every year
b) Every two years
c) Every three years
d) Every five years
Which major agreement was signed under SAARC to promote free trade?
a) SAFTA
b) ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
c) WTO Agreement
d) Indo-Pak Trade Pact
What does SAFTA stand for?
a) South Asian Financial Trading Agreement
b) South Asian Free Trade Area
c) South Asian Federal Trade Agreement
d) South Asia Foreign Trade Association
Which city hosts the SAARC Secretariat?
a) Islamabad
b) New Delhi
c) Kathmandu
d) Dhaka
Which country has hosted the most SAARC summits?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka
Which SAARC summit was canceled due to tensions between India and Pakistan?
a) 14th Summit
b) 15th Summit
c) 18th Summit
d) 19th Summit
Which country boycotted the 2016 SAARC summit leading to its postponement?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Nepal
c) India
d) Maldives
Which economic corridor is often viewed as a hurdle in Indo-Pak SAARC relations?
a) China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
b) SAARC Highway Project
c) Indo-Pak Trade Route
d) South Asian Silk Road
Which SAARC country has the largest economy?
a) Bangladesh
b) Pakistan
c) India
d) Sri Lanka
Which country has repeatedly proposed the strengthening of SAARC for regional peace?
a) Nepal
b) Pakistan
c) Afghanistan
d) Bhutan
What has been a major challenge for SAARC’s effectiveness?
a) Climate change
b) Indo-Pak tensions
c) Lack of resources
d) Language barriers
Which SAARC member country has played a mediating role between India and Pakistan?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Nepal
c) Bangladesh
d) Bhutan
Which of the following is NOT a SAARC observer nation?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) Japan
Which of the following is a major focus of SAARC?
a) Military alliances
b) Regional economic development
c) Space exploration
d) Nuclear weapons control
What is a key reason for SAARC’s limited success?
a) Poor infrastructure
b) Political conflicts between member states
c) Lack of financial institutions
d) Limited trade agreements
Which agreement within SAARC focuses on regional energy cooperation?
a) SAARC Energy Charter
b) SAARC Regional Energy Grid
c) SAARC Framework Agreement on Energy Cooperation
d) SAARC Renewable Energy Pact
Which country has suggested bilateral trade outside of SAARC due to Indo-Pak tensions?
a) Bangladesh
b) Sri Lanka
c) India
d) Maldives
Which sector has been highlighted for SAARC regional cooperation?
a) Defense
b) Agriculture
c) Space research
d) Political integration
What has been a key focus of SAARC in terms of human security?
a) Arms proliferation
b) Counterterrorism cooperation
c) Military alliances
d) Space exploration
Which regional organization has been seen as more successful than SAARC?
a) ASEAN
b) EU
c) OIC
d) SCO
What is the role of the SAARC Development Fund (SDF)?
a) Military aid
b) Infrastructure development
c) Funding regional development projects
d) Border security
What is the SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) designed for?
a) Reducing military tensions
b) Reducing trade barriers
c) Promoting cultural exchange
d) Strengthening security cooperation
Which country has repeatedly called for the revitalization of SAARC?
a) Pakistan
b) Bhutan
c) India
d) Sri Lanka
Which of the following is a major obstacle to SAARC’s regional integration?
a) Lack of shared history
b) Economic sanctions from the UN
c) Ongoing Indo-Pak conflicts
d) Lack of member commitment
