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Glossary

hurricanes - violent storms with very strong winds

islands - piece of lands that are surrounded by water
secular - without any religious domination

Note to the teacher: Inform the students about the purpose of the formation of the SAARC and also
about its functions.

ExERCISES
ExERCISES

1. Identify the countries with the clues given below.

a) The smallest country of SAARC.

b) A Muslim country having the hottest place in Asia.
c) The main jute producing country of the world.

d) The country where the people wear Docha and Kira.

e) The country having the highest literacy rate among the
members of SAARC.
f) The most populated country in SAARC.

g) The country where Sagarmatha is located.

2. Complete the following chart.
Country Capital Religion National Dress Language
Pakistan Islam Salwar, Shirt

Dhaka Bengali
Jhonkha

Sri Lanka Shirt, Lungi
Male

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