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Question
Which among the following statements about South Asia is wrong?
Options
All the countries in South Asia are democratic.
Bangladesh and India have signed an agreement on river-water sharing.
SAFTA was signed at the 12th SAARC Summit in Islamabad.
The US and China play an influential role in South Asian politics.
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Solution
All the countries in South Asia are democratic.
Explanation:
Recent elections in Bhutan, Pakistan, and Nepal indicate that South Asia is moving toward greater democracy. However, the region remains torn by conflict and vulnerable to military interventions in politics, government corruption, and terrorism. Multiparty electoral democracy has a long history in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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