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  1. What is the Bay of Bengal Initiative on Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?

A) A regional organization comprising seven countries bordering the Bay of Bengal B) A joint initiative of China and India to promote economic cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region C) A United Nations program to address environmental issues in the Bay of Bengal D) A bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh to increase trade between the two countries

Answer: A

  1. When was the Bay of Bengal Initiative on Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) established?

A) 1990 B) 1997 C) 2002 D) 2007

Answer: B

  1. Which of the following countries is not a member of BIMSTEC?

A) Bangladesh B) Bhutan C) Cambodia D) Myanmar

Answer: C

  1. What is the main objective of BIMSTEC?

A) To promote economic cooperation among member countries B) To enhance regional connectivity and integration C) To strengthen political and security ties among member countries D) All of the above

Answer: D

  1. Which country currently holds the chairmanship of BIMSTEC?

A) India B) Myanmar C) Nepal D) Sri Lanka

Answer: C

  1. Which of the following statements about BIMSTEC is false?

A) BIMSTEC was created to replace the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) B) BIMSTEC’s priority sectors include trade and investment, technology, energy, and tourism C) BIMSTEC has its secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh D) BIMSTEC has held several summits since its establishment in 1997

Answer: A

  1. Which country is the largest economy in BIMSTEC?

A) Bangladesh B) India C) Myanmar D) Thailand

Answer: B

  1. Which of the following countries joined BIMSTEC most recently?

A) Bhutan B) Nepal C) Myanmar D) Thailand

Answer: B

  1. Which of the following countries is not a member of both BIMSTEC and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

A) Myanmar B) Thailand C) Vietnam D) None of the above

Answer: D

  1. Which of the following countries has the longest coastline along the Bay of Bengal?

A) Bangladesh B) India C) Myanmar D) Sri Lanka

Answer: B