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?
44. Consider the following statements regarding SASEC (South Asia sub regional economic cooperation):
i) It was established in 2001 in response to the request of the four countries of South Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal – from ADB to assist in facilitating economic cooperation among them
ii) Its nine members are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Laos and Sri Lanka.
Which of the following above statements are correct?