Question

Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC?

• A. Bhutan
• B. Myanmar
• C. Bangladesh
• D. Nepal
• E. The Maldives

Hint:

Remember: SAARC includes 8 South Asian nations — Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Myanmar belongs to ASEAN, not SAARC.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding SAARC
SAARC stands for the

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, which was established in 1985 to promote regional development and cooperation among South Asian countries.

Step 2: Listing SAARC member countries
The official SAARC members are: 1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka


Step 3: Checking the options
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(A) Bhutan → Yes, Bhutan is a founding member of SAARC.
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(B) Myanmar → Myanmar is a member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), not SAARC. Hence, it is not a member.
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(C) Bangladesh → Bangladesh is a founding member of SAARC.
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(D) Nepal → Nepal is also a founding member.
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(E) The Maldives → Maldives joined SAARC in 1985 as well.

Step 4: Conclusion
Thus, the only country among the given options that is not a member of SAARC is

Myanmar. \[ \boxed{\text{Myanmar is not a member of SAARC.}} \]