When was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) formed?

1985
1982
1986
1987

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was formed in 1985. The founding members were Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The organization’s goals are to promote economic, social, and cultural development in the region, as well as to promote peace and security.

Option A is incorrect because SAARC was not formed in 1985.

Option B is correct because SAARC was formed in 1985.

Option C is incorrect because SAARC was not formed in 1986.

Option D is incorrect because SAARC was not formed in 1987.