Question

Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARAC?

• A. Afghanistan
• B. Bhutan
• C. Maldives
• D. myanmar

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization of South Asian nations, established on December 8, 1985, to promote economic and regional integration. The founding members of SAARC were Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan joined as the eighth member in 2007.

Let's evaluate each option:

1. Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a member of SAARC, having joined the association in 2007.
2. Bhutan: Bhutan is one of the founding members of SAARC, which was established in 1985.
3. Maldives: Maldives is also a founding member of SAARC.
4. Myanmar: Myanmar is not a member of SAARC. It is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), not SAARC.

From the options provided, it is clear that Myanmar is not a member of SAARC. Therefore, the correct answer is Myanmar.

To summarize, SAARC focuses on cooperation in the region among its eight members, excluding Myanmar. This helps promote regional stability and economic integration among its South Asian member countries.