Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. I rise to apprise this august House of the foreign policy dimension of our response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, going into the preparations for Operation Sindoor and how foreign policy was handled during Operation Sindoor. As all the honourable members would appreciate, it was important to send a clear, strong and resolute message after the Pahalgam attack. Our red lines had been crossed and we had to make it very apparent that there would be serious consequences. As a result, the first step which was taken was that a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security took place on the 23rd of April, and that meeting decided that:
(Excerpts from Statement made by Minister of External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar on special discussion in Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor dated 28th Jul 2025)
Which amongst the following is not a SAARC Nation?
Correct Answer :
Mauritius
Solution :
The correct answer is Mauritius.
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Understanding SAARC:
SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. It is a regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia.
2. Member Nations of SAARC:
SAARC comprises 8 member nations:
3. Analyzing the Given Options:
Therefore, Mauritius is NOT a SAARC nation.
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