Q. Which of the following countries are part of South Asia?
  1. Bhutan
  2. Maldives
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Myanmar
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Myanmar is not part of South Asia. The countries typically considered part of South Asia are: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Myanmar and Afghanistan are sometimes mentioned in informal contexts but are not formally included as South Asian countries. Hence, 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
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