South Asia | MCQs

Explanation

President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh proposed the idea of SAARC in 1977.

His vision for economic cooperation and cultural exchange among South Asian countries led to the establishment of SAARC in 1985.

It consists of eight member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka."

Explanation

South Asian region:

1. Bangladesh
2. Bhutan
3. India
4. Nepal
5. and Pakistan

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Bhutan has the highest percentage of the population 

approximately 43 percent of the population in Bhutan lived in urban areas

Around 36 percent of the population in Pakistan lives in urban areas.

while

Nepal is one of the least urbanized countries

ND8-1-2023

Explanation

Narendra Modi is the current & 14th Prime Minister of India 

He was sworn in for the third time on 09 June 2024

Party affiliation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Modi was preceded by Manmohan Singh in 2014.

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Explanation

These rivers - Bolan, Nari, Pishin, Lora Mulla, Hingol, Rakhshan, Dusht, and Zhob - are all located in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan.

These play a vital role in the region's ecology and economy.

Many of these rivers originate in the mountain ranges of Balochistan and flow into the Arabian Sea or the Indus River.

Hingol River (the longest river in the province) covers a length of 560 kilometres.

Explanation

Pakistan is located in the north-western part of the South Asian subcontinent.

It shares borders with India (east), Afghanistan and Iran (west), China (north), and the Arabian Sea (south).

Explanation

 Pakistan is located in the in south Asia (north-west)

Pakistan is bordered by India, Afghanistan and Iran.

Explanation

Pakistan will host South Asian Games 2025

Main host: Lahore, Pakistan

Motto: Let's celebrate of Games

Participating teams: 07

Starting date: 22 April

Closing date: 8 May

Pakistan hosting: Third time

First time Pakistan hosted: 1989

Second time Pakistan hosted: 2004

Note: The cities of Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Islamabad and Sialkot will give support to Lahore hosting some sports.

Note: 2019 South Asian Games held in Pokhara, Nepal.

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Explanation

SAARC Secretariat was established in Kathmandu on 16 January 1987 by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan,

 Who was it's first Secretary-General and was inaugurated by King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal.

SAARC Founded in Dhaka: December 8, 1985

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal

Explanation

The Himalaya mountains extend for about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles), separating the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia

The Himalayas separate the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.

Elevation: 8,849 m

Area: 595,000 km²

Highest point: Mount Everest

Explanation

Note: The cities of Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Islamabad, and Sialkot will give support to Lahore hosting some sports.

About South Asian Games 2025

Main host: Lahore, Pakistan

Motto: Let's celebrate of Games

Participating teams: 07

Starting date: 22 April

Closing date: 8 May

Pakistan hosting: Third time

First time Pakistan hosted: 1989

Second time Pakistan hosted: 2004

Note: The 2019 South Asian Games were held in Pokhara, Nepal.

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