Question

India and Maldives are the members of which regional organisation?

• A. ASEAN
• B. SAARC
• C. BRICS
• D. None of these

Hint:

SAARC membership: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify organization and region. SAARC—South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation—includes India and Maldives among others.

Step 2: Rule out others. ASEAN is a Southeast Asian grouping (Maldives not a member); BRICS membership excludes Maldives.

Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{SAARC (Option B).}} \]