Question

Which of the following countries is not included in South Asia?

• A. Pakistan
• B. China
• C. Bangladesh
• D. Nepal

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The country that is not included in South Asia is China.

Additional Context:

• South Asia typically includes these 8 countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Afghanistan
• China is geographically part of East Asia, though it shares borders with several South Asian countries
• All other options (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal) are core members of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
• While China has strong economic ties with South Asia, it's not considered part of the region geographically or in regional groupings

Correct Answer: (2) China

Answer 2

• South Asia includes countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
• China is geographically located in East Asia and is not part of South Asia.
• Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal are all part of the South Asian region.
• Therefore, China is the country not included in South Asia.

The correct answer is (2): China.