Sample questions
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CDS2026
Which of the following countries were the founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985 ?
- India
- Nepal
- Maldives
- Afghanistan Select the answer
using the codes given below :
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 1, 2 and 3 only ✓
- C 3 and 4 only
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CDS2017
Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
- A Its Headquarters is located in Kathmandu.
- B China is the only country with an Observer status in SAARC. ✓
- C The First SAARC Summit was held in Dhaka.
- D The Eighteenth SAARC Summit was held in Nepal.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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