11. Consider the following statements about South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
i) SAARC compromises 3% of the world's area, 21% of the world's population and
9.12% of the global economy as of 2015.
ii. Mahasthangarh, a 3rd century BC archaeological site in Bangladesh has been declared the SAARC cultural capital for 2016-2017.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) Both
Ans 11 C
Explanation: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAARC comprises 3% of the world's area, 21% of the world's population and 3.8% (US$ 2.9 trillion) of the global economy, as of 2015.
Mahasthangarh, the 3rd century BC archaeological site in Bogra, Bangladesh, has been declared as the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) cultural capital for the year 2016-17.As a SARRC cultural capital, the historic place will host festivals on literature, films, foods and dances from October 2016 to September 2017