Question

Which of the following is not a member of SAARC?

• A. Bhutan
• B. Maldives
• C. Myanmar
• D. Sri Lanka

Hint:

SAARC 8 = A, B, B, I, M, N, P, S (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall SAARC membership. SAARC has eight states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Step 2: Compare with options. Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka are members; Myanmar is not (it is an {ASEAN} member).
Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Myanmar (Option C) is not a SAARC member.}} \]