India_S Foreign Policy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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When did India start to frame its foreign policies?
Correct Answer: Option B — Post-Independence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Post-Independence is the correct answer to “When did India start to frame its foreign policies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which one doesn't belong to the methods of peaceful settlement of disputes provided by the UN?
Correct Answer: Option D — Force
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Force is the correct answer to “Which one doesn't belong to the methods of peaceful settlement of disputes provided by the UN”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 3 of 40
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Simla Agreement was signed in:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1972
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1972 is the correct answer to “Simla Agreement was signed in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 4 of 40
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Why did India take an independent stand during the Cold War?
Correct Answer: Option C — India wanted to keep itself away from the military alliances
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India wanted to keep itself away from the military alliances is the correct answer to “Why did India take an independent stand during the Cold War”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 5 of 40
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The US stopped cultivating ties with Taliban regime in Afghanistan after
Correct Answer: Option B — Attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania
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Attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania is the correct answer to “The US stopped cultivating ties with Taliban regime in Afghanistan after”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Which decade is known as UN Literacy decade?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2003 - 2012
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2003 - 2012 is the correct answer to “Which decade is known as UN Literacy decade”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which one of the following is/are incorrect statement/s? 1. The 'Neemrana Dialogue' is on India-China relations. 2. The 'Ottawa Dialogue' is on India-Pakistan relations. 3. Shangri-La Dialogue is on India-Singapore relations. 4. Raisina Dialogue is India's flagship conference of geopolitics and geoeconomics. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is/are incorrect statement/s? 1. The 'Neemrana Dialogue' is on India-China relations. 2. The 'Ottawa Dialogue' is on India-Pakistan relations. 3. Shangri-La Dialogue is on India-Singapore relations. 4. Raisina Dialogue is India's flagship conference of geopolitics and geoeconomics. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following countries was a part of recently concluded P5 + 1 Nuclear Argument?
Correct Answer: Option D — Germany
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Germany is the correct answer to “Which of the following countries was a part of recently concluded P5 + 1 Nuclear Argument”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 9 of 40
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The National Security Council (NSC) of India is the apex agency looking into the country's political, economic, energy and strategic security concerns. It was established by who among the following Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer: Option C — Atal Behari Vajpayee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Atal Behari Vajpayee is the correct answer to “The National Security Council (NSC) of India is the apex agency looking into the country's political, economic, energy and strategic security concerns. It was established by who among the following Prime Minister of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 10 of 40
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The 'Third Committee' is associated with:
Correct Answer: Option C — Human Rights
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Human Rights is the correct answer to “The 'Third Committee' is associated with:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 11 of 40
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In which of the following, a person is constantly followed/chased by another person or group of several peoples?
Correct Answer: Option C — Stalking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stalking is the correct answer to “In which of the following, a person is constantly followed/chased by another person or group of several peoples”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following statements is not correct about US policy of containment?
Correct Answer: Option C — The policy was meant for countering Soviet influence in Europe only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The policy was meant for countering Soviet influence in Europe only is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is not correct about US policy of containment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 13 of 40
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The principal purpose of India's Foreign Policy vis-a-vis the UN is to pursue three closely related goals. Which of the following is not included among them?
Correct Answer: Option D — To help UN to develop its own financial resources
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To help UN to develop its own financial resources is the correct answer to “The principal purpose of India's Foreign Policy vis-a-vis the UN is to pursue three closely related goals. Which of the following is not included among them”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which among the following is not a South Asian Country?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
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China is the correct answer to “Which among the following is not a South Asian Country”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 15 of 40
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The United Nations charter contains the:
Correct Answer: Option A — Aims of organization
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Aims of organization is the correct answer to “The United Nations charter contains the:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 16 of 40
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First SAARC summit was held at:
Correct Answer: Option A — Dhaka
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Dhaka is the correct answer to “First SAARC summit was held at:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 17 of 40
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Which leader thought that India would agree to side with the US?
Correct Answer: Option D — Dr. Ambedkar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dr. Ambedkar is the correct answer to “Which leader thought that India would agree to side with the US”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:India_S Foreign Policy
Question 18 of 40
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Consider the following statements with regard to Non-Aligned Movement. 1. Julius Nyerere was one of the founding members of NAM. 2. India hosted seventh NAM Summit. 3. The seventeenth NAM Summit was held in Venezuela. 4. The headquarters of NAM is in Belgrade. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements with regard to Non-Aligned Movement. 1. Julius Nyerere was one of the founding members of NAM. 2. India hosted seventh NAM Summit. 3. The seventeenth NAM Summit was held in Venezuela. 4. The headquarters of NAM is in Belgrade. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 19 of 40
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In the early part of 1999 several points on the Indian side of LOC were occupied by forces claiming to be . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Mujahideens
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mujahideens is the correct answer to “In the early part of 1999 several points on the Indian side of LOC were occupied by forces claiming to be . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 20 of 40
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What is the full form of NEFA?
Correct Answer: Option C — North Eastern Frontier Agency
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North Eastern Frontier Agency is the correct answer to “What is the full form of NEFA”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 21 of 40
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When was the Panchsheel agreement signed between India and China?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1954
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1954 is the correct answer to “When was the Panchsheel agreement signed between India and China”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 22 of 40
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Consider the following statements about India's role in United Nations. 1. India is a major contributor to UN Democracy Fund. 2. Indian delegation to San Francisco Conference of 1945 was led by Vijayalakshmi Pandit. 3. In 2001, India piloted a draft comprehensive convention on International Terrorism. 4. India submitted along with other countries an Action Plan for phased elimination of nuclear weapons 1996 - 2020. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 4 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements about India's role in United Nations. 1. India is a major contributor to UN Democracy Fund. 2. Indian delegation to San Francisco Conference of 1945 was led by Vijayalakshmi Pandit. 3. In 2001, India piloted a draft comprehensive convention on International Terrorism. 4. India submitted along with other countries an Action Plan for phased elimination of nuclear weapons 1996 - 2020. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 23 of 40
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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) . Assertion (A) India choose Non-alignment as a foreign policy choice in the post-independence period. Reason (R) NAM was an assertion of independence, equality and sovereignty.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and R true and R is the correct explanation of A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) . Assertion (A) India choose Non-alignment as a foreign policy choice in the post-independence period. Reason (R) NAM was an assertion of independence, equality and sovereignty.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 24 of 40
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Where does the European Commission have its offices?
Correct Answer: Option A — Brussels
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Brussels is the correct answer to “Where does the European Commission have its offices”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Who among the following was the defence minister in Nehru's Cabinet?
Correct Answer: Option A — V. Krishna Menon
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V. Krishna Menon is the correct answer to “Who among the following was the defence minister in Nehru's Cabinet”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 26 of 40
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Which are the specialized agencies of UN known as Breton world sisters?
Correct Answer: Option D — IMF and World Bank
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IMF and World Bank is the correct answer to “Which are the specialized agencies of UN known as Breton world sisters”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 27 of 40
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Who among the following statement described USSR as an 'evil empire'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ronald Regan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ronald Regan is the correct answer to “Who among the following statement described USSR as an 'evil empire'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 28 of 40
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What is Quad?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “What is Quad”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 29 of 40
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In which year the African bloc was founded?
Correct Answer: Option A — On 26th May, 2001 in Addis Ababa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On 26th May, 2001 in Addis Ababa is the correct answer to “In which year the African bloc was founded”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 30 of 40
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Under Bush Doctrine, the USA held states responsible for activities their territories and thus acquired the right to
Correct Answer: Option A — Act unilaterally against rogue and failed states
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Act unilaterally against rogue and failed states is the correct answer to “Under Bush Doctrine, the USA held states responsible for activities their territories and thus acquired the right to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 31 of 40
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When did the Bangladesh war broke out?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1971
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1971 is the correct answer to “When did the Bangladesh war broke out”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:India_S Foreign Policy
Question 32 of 40
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What is the full form of CPI?
Correct Answer: Option B — Communist Party of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Communist Party of India is the correct answer to “What is the full form of CPI”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:India_S Foreign Policy
Question 33 of 40
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The United Nations advisory services programme is related to:
Correct Answer: Option D — Development
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Development is the correct answer to “The United Nations advisory services programme is related to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following refers to stealing one's idea or invention of others and use it for their own benefits?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following refers to stealing one's idea or invention of others and use it for their own benefits”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Who among the following Prime Ministers propounded the notion of 'genuine non-alignment'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Morarji Desai
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Morarji Desai is the correct answer to “Who among the following Prime Ministers propounded the notion of 'genuine non-alignment'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 36 of 40
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India had a Kargil conflict with Pakistan in the year:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1999
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1999 is the correct answer to “India had a Kargil conflict with Pakistan in the year:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which article of the Indian Constitution lays down some Directive Principles of State Policy on 'Promotion of international Peace and Security'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Article 51
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 51 is the correct answer to “Which article of the Indian Constitution lays down some Directive Principles of State Policy on 'Promotion of international Peace and Security'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 38 of 40
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Which treaty was signed between India and Soviet Union in 1971?
Correct Answer: Option A — Treaty of Peace and Friendship
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Treaty of Peace and Friendship is the correct answer to “Which treaty was signed between India and Soviet Union in 1971”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 39 of 40
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Where was the Bandung Conference held?
Correct Answer: Option A — Indonesia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indonesia is the correct answer to “Where was the Bandung Conference held”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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Question 40 of 40
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Which of the following decisions in General Assemblies of United Nations requires two third majority?
Correct Answer: Option A — Peace and security
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Peace and security is the correct answer to “Which of the following decisions in General Assemblies of United Nations requires two third majority”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for India_S Foreign Policy.
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