Question 2. Which of the following country is not a South Asian country? (a) Bangladesh (b) India (c) Bhutan (d) Russia Answer
The correct answer is Thailand. Key Points Thailand is not a member of SAARC. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. The idea of regional cooperation in South Asia was first raised in November 1980. After consultations, the foreign secretaries of the seven founding countries : Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—met for the first time in Colombo in April 1981. Afghanistan became the newest member of SAARC at the 13th annual summit in 2005.
