Contemporary World Politics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following nation is not the founder member of ASEAN?
Correct Answer: Option D — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “Which of the following nation is not the founder member of ASEAN”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 2 of 40
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What led to the formation of the European Union?
Correct Answer: Option A — After the end of the cold war
Detailed Academic Explanation:
After the end of the cold war is the correct answer to “What led to the formation of the European Union”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
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Question 3 of 40
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Who became the sole superpower after the disintegration of USSR ?
Correct Answer: Option C — US
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US is the correct answer to “Who became the sole superpower after the disintegration of USSR”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 4 of 40
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What is the carbon credit?
Correct Answer: Option A — It is the difference between the carbon emission allowed and actually emitted carbon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is the difference between the carbon emission allowed and actually emitted carbon is the correct answer to “What is the carbon credit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
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Question 5 of 40
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The Soviet invasion of . . . . . . . . in 1979 weakened the system even further.
Correct Answer: Option C — Afghanistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Afghanistan is the correct answer to “The Soviet invasion of . . . . . . . . in 1979 weakened the system even further.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following are the resources which are not owned by any individual, rather they are owned by the community.
Correct Answer: Option C — Commons
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Commons is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the resources which are not owned by any individual, rather they are owned by the community.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 7 of 40
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A great many lives were lost in some of the arenas of Cold War, but the world was spared a/an . . . . . . . . war and . . . . . . . . hostility.
Correct Answer: Option C — Nuclear, Global
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nuclear, Global is the correct answer to “A great many lives were lost in some of the arenas of Cold War, but the world was spared a/an . . . . . . . . war and . . . . . . . . hostility.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 8 of 40
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A review of the implementation of the agreements at the Earth Summit in Rio was undertaken by India in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 1997
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1997 is the correct answer to “A review of the implementation of the agreements at the Earth Summit in Rio was undertaken by India in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 9 of 40
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The EU has evolved from a/an . . . . . . . . union to a/an . . . . . . . . union.
Correct Answer: Option A — Economic, Political
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Economic, Political is the correct answer to “The EU has evolved from a/an . . . . . . . . union to a/an . . . . . . . . union.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 10 of 40
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The event that took place in 1961 was
Correct Answer: Option A — The construction of the Berlin wall
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The construction of the Berlin wall is the correct answer to “The event that took place in 1961 was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 11 of 40
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The Geneva Accords that divided Vietnam into north and south was concluded in
Correct Answer: Option D — 1954
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1954 is the correct answer to “The Geneva Accords that divided Vietnam into north and south was concluded in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 12 of 40
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For the super powers, the smaller states were important because:
Correct Answer: Option D — The smaller states provided them with vital resources, territory and economic support
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The smaller states provided them with vital resources, territory and economic support is the correct answer to “For the super powers, the smaller states were important because:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 13 of 40
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ASEAN stands for
Correct Answer: Option D — Association of South-East Asian Nations
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Association of South-East Asian Nations is the correct answer to “ASEAN stands for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 14 of 40
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The Socialist Movement was inspired by the ideas of:
Correct Answer: Option B — Socialism
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Socialism is the correct answer to “The Socialist Movement was inspired by the ideas of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 15 of 40
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The Movement initiated by the Chinese Communist Party in 1958 to achieve rapid modernization of China was
Correct Answer: Option B — Great Leap Forward
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Great Leap Forward is the correct answer to “The Movement initiated by the Chinese Communist Party in 1958 to achieve rapid modernization of China was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 16 of 40
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The 'soft issue' that Bill Clinton as the President of US focused on were: 1. Democracy 2. Climate Change 3. Military power 4. Security
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “The 'soft issue' that Bill Clinton as the President of US focused on were: 1. Democracy 2. Climate Change 3. Military power 4. Security”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 17 of 40
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Smog is a combination of:
Correct Answer: Option D — Smoke and fog
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Smoke and fog is the correct answer to “Smog is a combination of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 18 of 40
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Until 1945, Korea and Taiwan had been the colonies of
Correct Answer: Option A — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the correct answer to “Until 1945, Korea and Taiwan had been the colonies of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 19 of 40
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As the leader of the NAM, what was India's response to the Cold war?
Correct Answer: Option A — To stay away from either blocs and raise voice to stop newly decolonize countries from entering either blocs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To stay away from either blocs and raise voice to stop newly decolonize countries from entering either blocs is the correct answer to “As the leader of the NAM, what was India's response to the Cold war”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 20 of 40
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was held in the year . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — 1992
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1992 is the correct answer to “The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was held in the year . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 21 of 40
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Which among the following best explains the reason for growing concerns about the environment?
Correct Answer: Option C — The environmental degradation caused by human activities has become pervasive and has reached a dangerous level
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The environmental degradation caused by human activities has become pervasive and has reached a dangerous level is the correct answer to “Which among the following best explains the reason for growing concerns about the environment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 22 of 40
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The island country that received both diplomatic and financial aid from the Soviet Union was
Correct Answer: Option B — Cuba
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cuba is the correct answer to “The island country that received both diplomatic and financial aid from the Soviet Union was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 23 of 40
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What all changes did Sheikh Mujib bring in 1975? 1. Moved from parliamentary to presidential form of government 2. Abolished all parties, except Awami League 3. Established military rule 4. Joined hands with West Pakistan
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “What all changes did Sheikh Mujib bring in 1975? 1. Moved from parliamentary to presidential form of government 2. Abolished all parties, except Awami League 3. Established military rule 4. Joined hands with West Pakistan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 24 of 40
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Name a conflict zone where US was involved during post cold war period.
Correct Answer: Option A — Afghanistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Afghanistan is the correct answer to “Name a conflict zone where US was involved during post cold war period.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 25 of 40
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Which one of the following was a part of its global war on terrorism by the U. S.?
Correct Answer: Option C — Operation enduring freedom'
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Operation enduring freedom' is the correct answer to “Which one of the following was a part of its global war on terrorism by the U. S.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 26 of 40
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Operation Iraqi Freedom was launched on:
Correct Answer: Option D — 19th March 2003
Detailed Academic Explanation:
19th March 2003 is the correct answer to “Operation Iraqi Freedom was launched on:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 27 of 40
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was signed by:
Correct Answer: Option A — Canada, US and Western European states
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Canada, US and Western European states is the correct answer to “The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was signed by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 28 of 40
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The United States was founded in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1776
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1776 is the correct answer to “The United States was founded in which year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 29 of 40
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The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic pollutants (POPs) was signed in the year:
Correct Answer: Option B — 2001
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2001 is the correct answer to “The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic pollutants (POPs) was signed in the year:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 30 of 40
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Premier Zhou Enlai proposed the 'four modernisations'. What are those?
Correct Answer: Option B — Agriculture, Industry, Science and Technology and Military
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Agriculture, Industry, Science and Technology and Military is the correct answer to “Premier Zhou Enlai proposed the 'four modernisations'. What are those”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 31 of 40
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During the cold war, the US and its allies represented the ideology of . . . . . . . . Whereas the USSR and its allies represented the ideology of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Capitalism, Socialism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Capitalism, Socialism is the correct answer to “During the cold war, the US and its allies represented the ideology of . . . . . . . . Whereas the USSR and its allies represented the ideology of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following challenges is/are being faced currently by China?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following challenges is/are being faced currently by China”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 33 of 40
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Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1962
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1962 is the correct answer to “Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 34 of 40
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Which Statement about Japan is not correct?
Correct Answer: Option D — Japan is the largest economy among the Asian countries
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the largest economy among the Asian countries is the correct answer to “Which Statement about Japan is not correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 35 of 40
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The ASEAN-India FTA came into effect in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 2010
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2010 is the correct answer to “The ASEAN-India FTA came into effect in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 36 of 40
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Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of the SAARC? 1. Welfare of the people of the region 2. Economic growth of the region 3. Develop into the next super power bloc 4. Help resolve international conflicts
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of the SAARC? 1. Welfare of the people of the region 2. Economic growth of the region 3. Develop into the next super power bloc 4. Help resolve international conflicts”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 37 of 40
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The Seven Party Alliance is a coalition of
Correct Answer: Option C — Nepali political parties
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nepali political parties is the correct answer to “The Seven Party Alliance is a coalition of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 38 of 40
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What was the high point of the Cold War?
Correct Answer: Option D — Cuban Missile crisis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cuban Missile crisis is the correct answer to “What was the high point of the Cold War”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 39 of 40
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The person that opposed neo-colonialism was
Correct Answer: Option D — Kwarne Nkrumah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kwarne Nkrumah is the correct answer to “The person that opposed neo-colonialism was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
Question 40 of 40
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The South Asian leaders signed the SAARC Charter on:
Correct Answer: Option B — 8th December 1985
Detailed Academic Explanation:
8th December 1985 is the correct answer to “The South Asian leaders signed the SAARC Charter on:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary World Politics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary World Politics
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