Which of the following countries were the founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985?<br>1. India<br>2. Nepal<br>3. Maldives<br>4. Afghanistan<br>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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation
SAARC was founded in December 1985 by seven original member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan joined later as the eighth member in 2007.
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