Which agreement was replaced by the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)?

D. SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement 1993

B. South Asian Economic Union Agreement 1998

C. SAARC Free Trade Agreement 1985

D. SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement 1993

What is one of the main objectives of SAARC as outlined in its Charter?

D. Promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia

A. Replace national governments with a regional parliament

B. Establish a common currency for South Asia

C. Create a unified military command for member states

D. Promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia

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31.
How many countries are there in South Asia?
Correct Answer: C. 8
One-liner
There are 8 countries in South Asia.
32.
The SAFTA came into force in the year:
Correct Answer: B. 2005
One-liner
The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) came into force in 2005.
33.
Which agreement was replaced by the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)?
Correct Answer: D. SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement 1993
One-liner
SAFTA replaced the SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) 1993, which was the earlier framework for trade liberalization among SAARC member states.
34.
Past Paper MCQ
Who is called the Father of SAARC?
Correct Answer: D. Zia-ur-Rehman
One-liner
Zia-ur-Rehman, the former President of Bangladesh, is called the Father of SAARC.
35.
SAARC Secretary General is appointed for the period of?
Correct Answer: C. 3 years
One-liner
The SAARC Secretary General is appointed for a term of 3 years.
36.
When was the SAARC Charter signed, marking the establishment of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation?
Correct Answer: A. 8 December 1985
One-liner
The SAARC Charter was signed on 8 December 1985, formally establishing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
37.
Current chairman of SAARC belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
One-liner
The current chairman of SAARC belongs to Bangladesh.
38.
The member countries of SAARC belong to which part of the world?
Correct Answer: C. South Asia
One-liner
The member countries of SAARC belong to South Asia.
39.
What is one of the main objectives of SAARC as outlined in its Charter?
Correct Answer: D. Promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia
One-liner
One of the main objectives of SAARC as outlined in its Charter is to promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia.
40.
Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC?
Correct Answer: A. Myanmar
One-liner
Myanmar is not a member of SAARC; the eight SAARC members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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