Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Myanmar.
Myanmar is not a member of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation). SAARC is a regional organization comprising eight South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Founded in 1985, SAARC promotes economic and regional integration. Myanmar, despite its geographic proximity to South Asia, is not part of SAARC; instead, it is a member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), which focuses on Southeast Asian regional cooperation.