Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Options:

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) began in 1975.

SAARC members signed the South Asian Free Trade (SAFTA) agreement which promised the formation of a free trade zone for the whole of South Asia.

SAARC is a major regional initiative by the South Asian states to evolve cooperation through multilateral means.

Due to persisting political differences, SAARC has not had much success.

Correct Answer:

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) began in 1975.

Explanation:

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a major regional initiative by the South Asian states to evolve cooperation through multilateral means. It began in 1985. Unfortunately, due to persisting political differences, SAARC has not had much success. SAARC members signed the South Asian Free Trade (SAFTA) agreement which promised the formation of a free trade zone for the whole of South Asia.