Understanding SAARC

What year was SAARC established?

• 1980

• 1990

• 1988

• 1985

Name the eight member countries of SAARC.

• Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE

• Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

• Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Maldives

• China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam

What are the main objectives of SAARC?

• To establish military alliances among South Asian countries.

• To promote regional integration, economic growth, social progress, and cultural ties among South Asian countries.

• To focus solely on political disputes among member states.

• To promote environmental degradation in the region.

How does SAARC promote economic cooperation among its members?

• SAARC promotes economic cooperation by implementing trade agreements, facilitating regional projects, and encouraging investment among member states.

• By establishing a common currency for all member states

• By promoting tourism as the main economic activity

• By enforcing strict trade barriers between countries

What are some challenges and criticisms faced by SAARC?

• Strong regional unity

• High economic growth

• Effective implementation of agreements

• Political tensions, economic disparities, ineffective implementation of agreements, limited cooperation, bureaucratic inefficiencies.