Question

Consider the following: Which of the statement/statements related to the SAARC is/are correct?

1. SAARC was established in Dhaka on December 8, 1985.
2. The organization comprises eight member states
3. The SAARC secretariat is located in New Delhi,India
4. SAARC maintains observer status at the United Nations, allowing it to engage in diplomatic relations at an international level.

• A. iv only
• B. i, ii, iv
• C. All
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i, ii, iv

SAARC

• SAARC, or the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, is a regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia.
• Its member states include :
  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • India
  • Maldives
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka. 
• SAARC was established in Dhaka on December 8, 1985, and its secretariat is based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• The primary objective of SAARC is to promote economic development and regional integration among its member states, facilitating cooperation in various sectors such as trade, agriculture, telecommunications, and health. 
• SAARC continues to hold observer status at the United Nations and maintains connections with various multilateral entities, including the European Union, to advance regional cooperation and development in South Asia.