Question

Consider the following statements about SAARC:
1. The SAARC Secretariat is located at Kathmandu.
2. The Secretariat is headed by the Secretary-General, who is appointed by the Council of Ministers from member states in alphabetical order for a three year term.
3. The Secretary-General is assisted by eight directors on deputation from the member states.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A. Only 1
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. 1 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 2 and 3

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. It was founded in 1985 at Dhaka. The SAARC Secretariat is located at Kathmandu. The secretariat is headed by the Secretary-General, who is appointed by the Council of Ministers from the Member States in alphabetical order for a three-year term. The Secretary-General is assisted by eight directors on deputation from the Member states.