The correct answer is (b). The 18th SAARC summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 22-24, 2014. The theme of the summit was “Deeper Integration for a Prosperous South Asia.” The summit was attended by the heads of state or government of the eight member states of SAARC: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. The summit was a success, with the leaders of the member states agreeing to a number of important initiatives, including the establishment of a SAARC Development Fund and the launch of a SAARC Free Trade Agreement.
(a) India is not the correct answer because the 18th SAARC summit was not held in India. The 18th SAARC summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
(c) Nepal is the correct answer because the 18th SAARC summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
(d) Pakistan is not the correct answer because the 18th SAARC summit was not held in Pakistan. The 18th SAARC summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.