Which year was the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) founded?
A) 1995
B) 2001
C) 2005
D) 2010
Which country hosted the first SCO summit?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Kazakhstan
D) Uzbekistan
Which city was the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) founded in?
A) Beijing
B) Moscow
C) Shanghai
D) Astana
How many founding members did the SCO have?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Which of the following countries is a founding member of the SCO?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Uzbekistan
D) Iran
Which country joined the SCO along with Pakistan in 2017?
A) Afghanistan
B) India
C) Iran
D) Turkey
What is the primary goal of the SCO?
A) Promoting regional cooperation in security, economy, and culture
B) Expanding NATO influence
C) Increasing trade barriers
D) Establishing a common currency
Which of the following is NOT a member of the SCO?
A) China
B) Russia
C) United States
D) Pakistan
Which of the following is the official language of the SCO?
A) English
B) Arabic
C) Russian and Chinese
D) Persian
Which of the following is a major area of cooperation in the SCO?
A) Space exploration
B) Counter-terrorism
C) Nuclear proliferation
D) Olympic Games
Where is the headquarters of the SCO located?
A) Moscow
B) Beijing
C) Islamabad
D) New Delhi
Which SCO initiative focuses on countering terrorism?
A) Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)
B) Shanghai Trade Agreement
C) Belt and Road Initiative
D) BRICS Counterterrorism Forum
Which country was granted full SCO membership in 2023?
A) Iran
B) Afghanistan
C) Turkey
D) Belarus
Which of the following is a major economic focus of the SCO?
A) Cryptocurrency development
B) Regional trade and investment
C) Space colonization
D) Nuclear arms race
How often do SCO member states hold summits?
A) Every 2 years
B) Every year
C) Every 5 years
D) Every 10 years
Which of the following countries is an observer state in the SCO?
A) Iran
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Afghanistan
D) United Kingdom
Which organization is the SCO often compared to due to its security cooperation?
A) NATO
B) ASEAN
C) EU
D) SAARC
Which sector is a key priority for economic collaboration within the SCO?
A) Renewable energy
B) Fashion industry
C) Space tourism
D) Sports development
Which major initiative is closely linked with China’s role in the SCO?
A) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
B) European Green Deal
C) Trans-Pacific Partnership
D) QUAD Alliance
Which two founding members of the SCO are also permanent members of the UN Security Council?
A) India and China
B) China and Russia
C) Pakistan and Kazakhstan
D) Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
Which country proposed the formation of the SCO?
A) Russia
B) China
C) Kazakhstan
D) Pakistan
Which Pakistani city hosted an SCO meeting in 2023?
A) Islamabad
B) Karachi
C) Lahore
D) Peshawar
Which SCO member has the largest land area?
A) China
B) Russia
C) India
D) Kazakhstan
Which agreement within the SCO focuses on economic cooperation?
A) SCO Charter
B) Agreement on Long-Term Good-Neighborliness
C) SCO Trade and Investment Agreement
D) Eurasian Economic Treaty
Which SCO member has the largest population?
A) India
B) China
C) Russia
D) Pakistan
Which non-SCO country has shown interest in joining the organization?
A) Turkey
B) Brazil
C) Germany
D) Japan
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the SCO?
A) Military alliance formation
B) Regional security cooperation
C) Economic collaboration
D) Cultural exchange
Which global power is NOT a part of the SCO?
A) China
B) Russia
C) India
D) United States
Which of the following regions does the SCO mainly focus on?
A) Europe and North America
B) South Asia and Central Asia
C) Latin America and Africa
D) Middle East and Pacific Islands
What is the main decision-making body of the SCO?
A) Council of Heads of State
B) Security Council
C) General Assembly
D) Economic Development Board
