Question

How many countries are members of 'SAARC'?
1. 3
2. 6
3. 5
4. 8

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 8

The correct answer is 8.

• The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
• The SAARC Secretariat was established in Kathmandu on 16 January 1987.
• SAARC comprises of eight-member countries:
  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • India
  • Maldives
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka

 

• You can remember the names of SAARC Countries using the mnemonic.
• "MBBS PAIN" for Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Nepal.