NATO, SAARC, ASEAN, and Their Roles MCQs

1. What does NATO stand for?
(A) North American Treaty Organization
(B) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(C) National Alliance for Trade and Operations
(D) Northern Atlantic Trade Organization

2. Which of the following is the primary purpose of NATO?
(A) To promote economic cooperation
(B) To ensure collective defense and security of member states
(C) To regulate international trade
(D) To oversee cultural exchanges

3. Which region does SAARC primarily focus on?
(A) Southeast Asia
(B) South Asia
(C) Europe
(D) Middle East

4. What is the main objective of SAARC?
(A) To promote military alliances
(B) To enhance economic and regional cooperation
(C) To regulate global trade policies
(D) To oversee environmental protection

5. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAARC?
(A) India
(B) Pakistan
(C) China
(D) Sri Lanka

6. What does ASEAN stand for?
(A) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(B) Alliance of South East Asian Nations
(C) Association of South Asian Nations
(D) Alliance of Southeast Asian Nations

7. What is the primary goal of ASEAN?
(A) To promote political and economic integration in Southeast Asia
(B) To establish a military alliance in Asia
(C) To regulate global trade policies
(D) To oversee cultural exchanges in Europe

8. Which of the following countries is a founding member of ASEAN?
(A) Japan
(B) China
(C) Indonesia
(D) Australia

9. What is the role of NATO’s Article 5?
(A) To promote economic cooperation among member states
(B) To ensure collective defense in case of an attack on any member
(C) To regulate trade policies
(D) To oversee cultural exchanges

10. Which of the following is a key focus area for SAARC?
(A) Military alliances
(B) Poverty alleviation and regional cooperation
(C) Space exploration
(D) Global trade regulation