Role of Pakistan in SAARC and ECO 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : When was SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) founded? (A) 1985 (B) 1980 (C) 1990 (D) 1975 2. : How many member countries does SAARC have? (A) 5 (B) 7 (C) 8 (D) 10 3. : Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAARC? (A) Pakistan (B) India (C) Bangladesh (D) China 4. : When did Pakistan become a founding member of SAARC? (A) 1985 (B) 1990 (C) 1979 (D) 1988 5. : What is the primary objective of SAARC? (A) Promote regional cooperation and economic integration (B) Create a military alliance (C) Control immigration (D) Promote tourism only 6. : Which city hosts the SAARC Secretariat? (A) Islamabad (B) Kathmandu (C) Dhaka (D) New Delhi 7. : What role has Pakistan played in SAARC? (A) Active member promoting regional peace and economic cooperation (B) Observer member only (C) Military partner (D) Opponent of SAARC 8. : Which major issue has affected Pakistan-India cooperation within SAARC? (A) Water sharing (B) Kashmir conflict (C) Trade tariffs (D) Cultural differences 9. : What is the official language used in SAARC meetings? (A) Hindi (B) English (C) Urdu (D) Bengali 10. : Pakistan hosted the 19th SAARC Summit in which city? (A) Islamabad (B) Lahore (C) Karachi (D) Quetta 11. : Which year did Pakistan host the SAARC Summit? (A) 2007 (B) 2010 (C) 2015 (D) 2020 12. : What is ECO? (A) Economic Cooperation Organization (B) Environmental Cooperation Organization (C) Energy Cooperation Organization (D) Education Cooperation Organization 13. : When was ECO founded? (A) 1985 (B) 1964 (C) 1992 (D) 2000 14. : Pakistan is a founding member of ECO along with which other countries? (A) Turkey and Iran (B) India and China (C) Afghanistan and Bangladesh (D) Russia and Saudi Arabia 15. : How many countries are currently members of ECO? (A) 7 (B) 10 (C) 12 (D) 15 16. : What is the main objective of ECO? (A) To promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states (B) To create a military alliance (C) To control immigration between members (D) To promote tourism exclusively 17. : Which city hosts the ECO Secretariat? (A) Islamabad (B) Tehran (C) Ankara (D) Kabul 18. : Pakistan’s participation in ECO primarily aims to: (A) Enhance regional trade and connectivity (B) Develop military alliances (C) Increase tourism (D) Promote language exchange 19. : What role does Pakistan play in ECO’s energy projects? (A) Host country and active participant in energy corridor projects (B) Observer only (C) Non-participant (D) Sole financier 20. : Pakistan and ECO have worked jointly on which infrastructure project? (A) Regional railway linkages (B) Nuclear energy sharing (C) Space program cooperation (D) Military bases 21. : SAARC’s regional trade agreement is called: (A) SAPTA (South Asian Preferential Trading Arrangement) (B) ECO Trade Pact (C) ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (D) TPP 22. : What challenge has Pakistan faced in SAARC due to regional politics? (A) Strained relations with India affecting SAARC activities (B) Language barriers (C) Lack of resources (D) Geographic isolation 23. : ECO expanded its membership in the 1990s to include: (A) Central Asian republics (B) Southeast Asian countries (C) Middle Eastern countries outside original members (D) African countries 24. : Pakistan’s role in ECO is important for connecting: (A) South Asia with Central Asia and the Middle East (B) South Asia with Europe only (C) South Asia with Africa (D) South Asia with North America 25. : Pakistan hosted the ECO Summit in which year? (A) 1993 (B) 2000 (C) 2006 (D) 2012 26. : Which Pakistani city hosted the ECO Summit in 2006? (A) Islamabad (B) Lahore (C) Karachi (D) Peshawar 27. : Pakistan is a member of both SAARC and ECO. Which of these focuses on South Asia only? (A) SAARC (B) ECO (C) Both (D) Neither 28. : ECO’s original name was: (A) Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) (B) South Asian Cooperation Council (C) Central Asia Economic Union (D) Middle East Economic Forum 29. : Pakistan’s participation in SAARC aims to: (A) Promote regional peace and economic development (B) Exclude India from regional cooperation (C) Form a military alliance (D) Promote tourism only 30. : What is the SAARC Development Fund? (A) A fund to finance development projects in member countries (B) A military fund (C) A tourism promotion fund (D) An education fund only 31. : Pakistan has often emphasized which issue within SAARC meetings? (A) Regional security and terrorism (B) Space exploration (C) Environmental issues only (D) Education reforms 32. : Which Pakistani leader played a key role in early SAARC formation? (A) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (C) Benazir Bhutto (D) Nawaz Sharif 33. : ECO’s trade volume is primarily based on: (A) Energy resources and transit trade (B) Agriculture only (C) Tourism (D) Technology 34. : Pakistan has used ECO platform to enhance trade relations with: (A) Central Asian countries (B) European Union (C) African Union (D) ASEAN 35. : What is the major challenge for SAARC integration? (A) Political disputes between member states, especially Pakistan and India (B) Language barriers (C) Lack of infrastructure (D) Climate issues 36. : Which institution supports SAARC’s economic activities? (A) SAARC Development Bank (B) World Bank only (C) IMF (D) Asian Development Bank 37. : ECO was revived after the collapse of which country? (A) Soviet Union (B) Ottoman Empire (C) British Empire (D) Yugoslavia 38. : Pakistan’s foreign policy in ECO focuses on: (A) Economic cooperation and regional connectivity (B) Military alliances (C) Cultural exchanges only (D) Education only 39. : SAARC’s official emblem features: (A) A blossoming lotus (B) A mountain range (C) A handshake (D) An olive branch 40. : ECO member states share common cultural and historical ties mainly due to: (A) Islamic heritage (B) Language only (C) Geography only (D) Colonial history only 41. : Pakistan’s trade through ECO is facilitated by: (A) Transit agreements with Central Asian countries (B) Sea ports only (C) Air routes only (D) None of the above 42. : Pakistan’s major contribution to SAARC includes: (A) Promoting connectivity and trade in South Asia (B) Military deployment (C) Space technology (D) Education reforms only 43. : Pakistan faces a challenge in SAARC due to: (A) Bilateral tensions with India (B) Language barriers (C) Lack of interest in regional cooperation (D) Geographic isolation 44. : ECO’s main secretariat is located in which country? (A) Iran (B) Pakistan (C) Turkey (D) Afghanistan 45. : Pakistan’s energy corridor initiative is linked with: (A) ECO (B) SAARC (C) ASEAN (D) SCO 46. : Which of these is a SAARC regional center hosted by Pakistan? (A) SAARC Agricultural Information Centre (B) SAARC Energy Centre (C) SAARC Disaster Management Centre (D) All of the above 47. : Pakistan’s participation in ECO helps it access markets in: (A) Central Asia and the Middle East (B) Europe (C) Africa (D) North America 48. : SAARC was established primarily to: (A) Promote regional cooperation and development (B) Create a political union (C) Establish a common currency (D) Build a military alliance 49. : Pakistan and ECO countries collaborate mostly on: (A) Trade, energy, and transport projects (B) Military cooperation only (C) Cultural festivals only (D) Education only 50. : Pakistan’s strategic importance in ECO is due to its: (A) Geographical location as a gateway between South Asia and Central Asia (B) Military strength (C) Large population (D) Technological advancements