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Regional groupings (SAARC): In which year was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) founded? Give the founding year and recall the inaugural summit city (Dhaka). Choose the correct year.

Q: Regional groupings (SAARC): In which year was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) founded? Give the founding year and recall the inaugural summit city (Dhaka). Choose the correct year.

Concept SAARC was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, by seven South Asian countries (Afghanistan joined in 2007). Final Answer 1985

Difficulty: Easy

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1984
1985
1990

Correct Answer: 1985

Explanation:

Concept
SAARC was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, by seven South Asian countries (Afghanistan joined in 2007).

Final Answer
1985

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