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  1. When was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) established?
    A. 1983
    B. 1985
    C. 1987
    D. 1990
    Answer: B. 1985

  2. Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC?
    A. India
    B. Sri Lanka
    C. Afghanistan
    D. Myanmar
    Answer: D. Myanmar

  3. Where is the SAARC Secretariat located?
    A. Colombo, Sri Lanka
    B. Dhaka, Bangladesh
    C. New Delhi, India
    D. Kathmandu, Nepal
    Answer: D. Kathmandu, Nepal

  4. Which SAARC country has the largest land area?
    A. India
    B. Pakistan
    C. Bangladesh
    D. Nepal
    Answer: A. India

  5. Which of the following is not an objective of SAARC?
    A. To promote regional economic cooperation and development
    B. To strengthen cooperation in science and technology
    C. To enhance collaboration in education and culture
    D. To establish a common currency for member countries
    Answer: D. To establish a common currency for member countries

  6. How many member countries are there in SAARC?
    A. 6
    B. 7
    C. 8
    D. 9
    Answer: B. 7

  7. What is the official language of SAARC?
    A. English
    B. Hindi
    C. Urdu
    D. All of the above
    Answer: A. English

  8. Which SAARC country has the highest population?
    A. India
    B. Pakistan
    C. Bangladesh
    D. Nepal
    Answer: A. India

  9. What is the theme of the 19th SAARC Summit held in 2016?
    A. Building Bridges
    B. Deeper Integration for Peace and Prosperity
    C. Partnership for Growth
    D. Connectivity for Regional Prosperity
    Answer: D. Connectivity for Regional Prosperity

  10. Which SAARC country has the highest GDP (nominal) per capita?
    A. Maldives
    B. India
    C. Sri Lanka
    D. Bhutan
    Answer: A. Maldives