A South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
B South Asian Alliance for Regional Commerce
C Southern Asia Association for Regional Communities
D South Asia Agency for Rural Cooperation
Answer: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. SAARC is the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
On what date was the SAARC Charter signed?
A 8 August 1967
B 8 December 1985
C 1 January 2006
D 17 January 1987
Answer: 8 December 1985. The SAARC Charter was signed in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
In which city was the SAARC Charter signed?
A Kathmandu, Nepal
B Islamabad, Pakistan
C Dhaka, Bangladesh
D New Delhi, India
Answer: Dhaka, Bangladesh. The founding Charter was signed in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
How many member states does SAARC have?
A Five
B Seven
C Ten
D Eight
Answer: Eight. SAARC comprises eight member states in South Asia.
Where is the SAARC Secretariat located?
A Kathmandu, Nepal
B Dhaka, Bangladesh
C Colombo, Sri Lanka
D New Delhi, India
Answer: Kathmandu, Nepal. The SAARC Secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
When was the SAARC Secretariat established in Kathmandu?
A 8 December 1985
B 17 January 1987
C 1 January 2006
D 6 January 2004
Answer: 17 January 1987. The SAARC Secretariat was set up in Kathmandu on 17 January 1987.
Which country is a member of SAARC?
A Myanmar
B Thailand
C Maldives
D Malaysia
Answer: Maldives. SAARC members include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Which country is not a SAARC member?
A Bhutan
B Nepal
C Pakistan
D Myanmar
Answer: Myanmar. Myanmar is not among SAARC’s eight member states.
What is one objective of SAARC?
A Promote the welfare and quality of life of South Asian peoples
B Set global currency exchange rates
C Establish a military alliance for Europe
D Administer international labour conventions
Answer: Promote the welfare and quality of life of South Asian peoples. The SAARC Charter seeks to promote the welfare of the people of South Asia and improve quality of life.
What principle guides decision-making at all levels in SAARC?
A Simple majority voting
B Unanimity
C Decision by the Secretariat alone
D Random selection
Answer: Unanimity. The SAARC Charter provides that decisions at all levels are taken on the basis of unanimity.
Which issues are excluded from SAARC deliberations under its Charter?
A Agriculture and rural development
B Culture and education
C Bilateral and contentious issues
D Science and technology
Answer: Bilateral and contentious issues. The SAARC Charter excludes bilateral and contentious issues from its deliberations.
What does SAFTA stand for?
A South Asia Financial Treaty Agreement
B South Asian Federation for Trade Administration
C South Asia Food and Transport Agency
D South Asian Free Trade Area
Answer: South Asian Free Trade Area. SAFTA is the South Asian Free Trade Area agreement.
In which year was the SAFTA Agreement signed?
A 2004
B 1985
C 1987
D 2006
Answer: 2004. The SAFTA Agreement was signed in Islamabad in January 2004.
When did SAFTA enter into force?
A 8 December 1985
B 1 January 2006
C 17 January 1987
D 1 January 2004
Answer: 1 January 2006. The SAFTA Agreement entered into force on 1 January 2006.
Which country hosted the signing of the SAFTA Agreement in 2004?
A Nepal
B Sri Lanka
C Pakistan
D Afghanistan
Answer: Pakistan. The SAFTA Agreement was signed in Islamabad, Pakistan, in January 2004.
Which of these is one of SAARC’s areas of cooperation?
A Intercontinental military command
B Global monetary policy
C International aviation licensing
D Economic and social development
Answer: Economic and social development. The SAARC Charter promotes cooperation in economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields.
Which regional area does SAARC focus on?
A South Asia
B Southeast Asia
C Western Europe
D Southern Africa
Answer: South Asia. SAARC is a regional intergovernmental organization of South Asian states.
Which country is one of SAARC’s eight current members?
A Myanmar
B Afghanistan
C China
D Thailand
Answer: Afghanistan. Afghanistan is one of SAARC’s eight member states.
Which country is a founding SAARC member?
A Afghanistan
B Myanmar
C Bangladesh
D Thailand
Answer: Bangladesh. The original SAARC members included Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Which statement about SAARC’s regional goals is correct?
A It aims to create one currency for all of Asia
B It governs global trade rules
C It sets international workplace standards
D It seeks to accelerate economic growth and social progress in South Asia
Answer: It seeks to accelerate economic growth and social progress in South Asia. The SAARC Charter aims to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in South Asia.
What is SAARC Charter Day?
A 8 December
B 8 August
C 16 October
D 24 October
Answer: 8 December. SAARC Charter Day marks the signing of the Charter on 8 December 1985.
Which country hosts SAARC’s permanent Secretariat?
A Bangladesh
B Nepal
C India
D Pakistan
Answer: Nepal. The SAARC Secretariat is in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Which body brings together the Heads of State or Government of SAARC members?
A SAARC Secretariat
B SAFTA Committee of Experts
C SAARC Summit
D UN General Assembly
Answer: SAARC Summit. SAARC Summits bring together the Heads of State or Government of member states.
Which organization is separate from SAARC and covers Southeast Asia?
A IMF
B WTO
C NATO
D ASEAN
Answer: ASEAN. ASEAN covers Southeast Asia, while SAARC is a South Asian regional organization.
What is the main purpose of SAFTA?
A Promote trade among South Asian countries
B Set international labour standards
C Create an international investment court
D Coordinate public health emergencies
Answer: Promote trade among South Asian countries. SAFTA is a regional free-trade agreement intended to promote trade among SAARC members.