Question

What do you mean by South Asia?

Hint:

Remember SAARC-8 for South Asia: AFG, BGD, BTN, IND, MDV, NPL, PAK, LKA.

Answer 1

In geopolitics and development studies, \textit{South Asia} denotes the SAARC grouping, sharing historical links, monsoon climate systems, dense populations and interdependent economies. It is distinct from Southeast Asia (ASEAN). Analytical boundaries sometimes vary for economic or cultural studies, but exams usually equate South Asia with the eight SAARC member states listed above (≈55 words).