Which among the following statements about South Asia is not correct?

All countries in South Asia are democratic

The correct answer is Option 1: All countries in South Asia are democratic

All countries in South Asia are democratic: This statement is not correct because not all countries in South Asia are consistently democratic. While countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal have democratic systems, others like Pakistan and Bhutan have experienced different political systems. Pakistan, for instance, has seen periods of military rule, and Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy.

Explanation for other options:

Bangladesh and India have signed an agreement on river water sharing:
This is correct. India and Bangladesh signed the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty in 1996 to manage the distribution of water from the Ganges River.

SAFTA was signed at the 12th SAARC summit in Islamabad:
This is correct. The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement was signed in 2004 at the 12th SAARC summit in Islamabad.

The US and China play an influential role in South-Asian politics:
This is correct. Both the US and China have significant political, economic, and strategic interests in South Asia, influencing policies and alliances in the region.