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South Asian Association MCQs with Answers

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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) MCQs (1–10)

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Past Paper MCQ
Which city hosted the SAARC summit in 2005?
Correct Answer: B. Dhaka
One-liner
The 13th SAARC Summit in 2005 was hosted by Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
2.
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The SAARC movement was launched for?
Correct Answer: A. Regional cooperation
One-liner
The SAARC movement was launched for regional cooperation among South Asian countries.
3.
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SAARC was founded in the year?
Correct Answer: B. 1985
One-liner
SAARC was founded in the year 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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First summit of SAARC was held in 1985 in?
Correct Answer: C. Dhaka
One-liner
The first SAARC summit was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1985.
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How many countries are members of SAARC?
Correct Answer: B. 8
One-liner
SAARC has 8 member countries.
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Which country was the last to join SAARC?
Correct Answer: C. Afghanistan
One-liner
Afghanistan was the last country to join SAARC, becoming its eighth member in 2007.
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In which year did Afghanistan join SAARC as its last member?
Correct Answer: B. April 2007
One-liner
Afghanistan joined SAARC as its eighth and last member in April 2007 during the 14th SAARC Summit held in New Delhi.
8.
The South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985, and the President conceived it in _?
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
One-liner
SAARC was conceived by President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh in 1980, though the organization was formally established in 1985.
9.
Which city hosted the signing of the SAARC Charter?
Correct Answer: D. Dhaka
One-liner
The SAARC Charter was signed in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, on 8 December 1985.
10.
Which SAARC Member Country has Largest Literacy Rate among the following?
Correct Answer: B. Sri Lanka
One-liner
Among SAARC member countries, Sri Lanka has the highest literacy rate.

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South Asian Association MCQs with Answers

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