Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Which among the following statements about SAARC is not correct?

Options:

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

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

SAFTA was signed in 2005 and came into effect on 1 January 2007.

SAFTA aims at lowering trade tariffs.

Correct Answer:

SAFTA was signed in 2005 and came into effect on 1 January 2007.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → SAFTA was signed in 2005 and came into effect on 1 January 2007.

SAFTA Agreement was signed in 2004 and came into effect on 1 January 2006.