Explanation:

- The first woman Secretary General of SAARC is from the Maldives.

- SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

- The Maldives is a country in South Asia, known for its atolls and rich marine life.

- India, a founding member of SAARC, has not yet had a woman serve as Secretary General.

- Sri Lanka, another member of SAARC, has had male Secretaries General in the past.

- Bhutan is a small kingdom in the Himalayas and a member of SAARC.

- The role of Secretary General rotates among member countries, giving each a chance for leadership.

Option 1: Maldives is the correct answer.