Which of the following is NOT an objective of SAARC?

A. Promote welfare of the peoples of South Asia

B. Accelerate economic growth in the region

D. Strengthen cooperation with other developing countries

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41.
Which of the following is NOT an objective of SAARC?
Correct Answer: C. Expand military cooperation
One-liner
SAARC does not aim to expand military cooperation; it is a regional organization focused on economic, social, and cultural development.
42.
The permanent secretariat of SAARC is established at ?
Correct Answer: C. Kathmandu
One-liner
The permanent secretariat of SAARC is established at Kathmandu, Nepal.
43.
The secretariat of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is located in?
Correct Answer: A. Kathmandu
One-liner
The SAARC Secretariat is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.
44.
When was the SAARC Secretariat established?
Correct Answer: B. 17 January 1987
One-liner
The SAARC Secretariat was established on 17 January 1987 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
45.
Past Paper MCQ
In which year was the SAARC summit held in Dhaka, Bangladesh?
Correct Answer: B. 2005
One-liner
The 13th SAARC Summit was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2005.
46.
SAF Games in 1989 was played in the country of:
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
One-liner
The 1989 SAF Games (now South Asian Games) were held in Pakistan.
47.
Past Paper MCQ
Which country joined SAARC lately?
Correct Answer: A. Afghanistan
One-liner
Afghanistan is the latest country to join SAARC, becoming its eighth member in 2007.
48.
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Which of the following is not a member of SAARC?
Correct Answer: B. Myanmar (Burma)
One-liner
Myanmar (Burma) is not a member of SAARC.
49.
Past Paper MCQ
The Headquarter of SAARC is located in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Kathmandu
One-liner
The headquarters of SAARC is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
50.
Past Paper MCQ
Which country joined SAARC first?
Correct Answer: B. Nepal
One-liner
Nepal was the first country to join SAARC after its founding members established the organization.

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