Question

Which of the following statements shows major differences between SAARC and the European Union as an alternative centre for the poor?

1. The European Union bears economic political-diplomatic and military influence all over the region and its closest neighbors whereas SAARC is limited to its South Asian Region only.
2. The member states of the European Union are maximum from among the developed countries while SAARC members are from among the least developed countries (LOCs).
3. The EU behaves like a nation-state by having its own anthem and currency but SARRC does not enjoy these.

पर्याय

• i, ii

• i, ii, iii

• ii, iii

• i, iii

Answer 1

i, ii, iii

Explanation:

1. The European Union (EU) has a much broader influence than SAARC, as it exerts economic, political, diplomatic, and military power not only within its member countries but also over neighbouring regions. On the other hand, SAARC's influence is limited to the South Asian region only.
2. Secondly, the EU consists mostly of developed countries like Germany, France, and the UK (before Brexit), while SAARC members are mostly developing or least developed countries (LDCs) like Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. This difference affects their global influence and economic strength.
3. Lastly, the EU has characteristics of a nation-state, such as a common anthem, flag, and currency (the Euro), which promotes a sense of unity and identity among member states. In contrast, SAARC does not have such symbols or a unified currency, highlighting a key difference in the level of integration between the two organisations.