International Relations — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Who is given credit to coin the term - Soft Power?
Correct Answer: Option A — Joseph Nye
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Joseph Nye is the correct answer to “Who is given credit to coin the term - Soft Power”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which one of the pairs is not correctly matched?
Correct Answer: Option B — Globalizm ⇔ Non-state actors
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Globalizm ⇔ Non-state actors is the correct answer to “Which one of the pairs is not correctly matched”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 3 of 40
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Which among the following Revolution is said to be primarily responsible for revival of national sentiment?
Correct Answer: Option D — French Revolution
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French Revolution is the correct answer to “Which among the following Revolution is said to be primarily responsible for revival of national sentiment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 4 of 40
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Which one of the following is not correct about Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
Correct Answer: Option D — India became full dialogue partner of ASEAN in 1991
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India became full dialogue partner of ASEAN in 1991 is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not correct about Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 5 of 40
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Who among the following argued that "realism is likely to remain the single most useful instrument in our intellectual toolbox"?
Correct Answer: Option D — Stephen Walt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stephen Walt is the correct answer to “Who among the following argued that "realism is likely to remain the single most useful instrument in our intellectual toolbox"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 6 of 40
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Who among the following implicitly espoused the cause of internationalism by proposing the establishment of a general Parliament for Europe?
Correct Answer: Option C — Saint Simon
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Saint Simon is the correct answer to “Who among the following implicitly espoused the cause of internationalism by proposing the establishment of a general Parliament for Europe”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 7 of 40
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Who among the following used the phrase - The United Nations is 'sharing in the name of solidarity' for underlining the necessity of the UN?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dag Hammarskjold
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Dag Hammarskjold is the correct answer to “Who among the following used the phrase - The United Nations is 'sharing in the name of solidarity' for underlining the necessity of the UN”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 8 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Book) List-II (Author) a. International Relations Theory: The Three Traditions 1. Gerhard Wahlers b. The North South Divide and the International System 2. Tadjbaksh Shakbanon and Anuradha Chenoy c. Human Security 3. N. B. Adams d. India and the European Union 4. Martin Wright
Correct Answer: Option A — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Book) List-II (Author) a. International Relations Theory: The Three Traditions 1. Gerhard Wahlers b. The North South Divide and the International System 2. Tadjbaksh Shakbanon and Anuradha Chenoy c. Human Security 3. N. B. Adams d. India and the European Union 4. Martin Wright”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 9 of 40
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Which one of the following peace keeping operations of the United Nations is not an example of first generation peace keeping operations?
Correct Answer: Option A — UN transitional Authority in Cambodia
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UN transitional Authority in Cambodia is the correct answer to “Which one of the following peace keeping operations of the United Nations is not an example of first generation peace keeping operations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 10 of 40
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The most notable contribution to an understanding of the decision-making theory has been made by:
Correct Answer: Option B — John Burton
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John Burton is the correct answer to “The most notable contribution to an understanding of the decision-making theory has been made by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 11 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Scholars) List-II (Statements) a. McLean and McMillan 1. It is not so much the absolute power of a state as its power positions in relation to other states that counts. b. Morgenthau 2. Defined power as the capacity to impose one-s will on others by reliance on effective sanctions in the case of non-compliance. c. George Schwarzerberger 3. Defined power as man's control over the minds and actions of other men. d. Van Dyke 4. Power is the ability to make people do what they would not otherwise have done.
Correct Answer: Option A — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Scholars) List-II (Statements) a. McLean and McMillan 1. It is not so much the absolute power of a state as its power positions in relation to other states that counts. b. Morgenthau 2. Defined power as the capacity to impose one-s will on others by reliance on effective sanctions in the case of non-compliance. c. George Schwarzerberger 3. Defined power as man's control over the minds and actions of other men. d. Van Dyke 4. Power is the ability to make people do what they would not otherwise have done.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 12 of 40
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Economic diplomacy is also termed as
Correct Answer: Option D — Develpment diplomacy
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Develpment diplomacy is the correct answer to “Economic diplomacy is also termed as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which one of the following was not a feature of 'Old Diplomacy'?
Correct Answer: Option C — Transparency
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Transparency is the correct answer to “Which one of the following was not a feature of 'Old Diplomacy'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which of the following pairs are correctly match? Choose your answer: List-I List-II 1 The Control of the Arms Race Hedley Bull 2 Some Economic Aspects of Disarmament L. Gromoo and V. Strigachow 3 The Challenge of the Nineteen Sixties James P. Warbarg 4 Winning without War Emile Benoit
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following pairs are correctly match? Choose your answer: List-I List-II 1 The Control of the Arms Race Hedley Bull 2 Some Economic Aspects of Disarmament L. Gromoo and V. Strigachow 3 The Challenge of the Nineteen Sixties James P. Warbarg 4 Winning without War Emile Benoit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 15 of 40
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Morgenthau's classification of ideologies doesn't include'
Correct Answer: Option D — Ideology of hegemony
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Ideology of hegemony is the correct answer to “Morgenthau's classification of ideologies doesn't include'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 16 of 40
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Who among the following regards international politics as an autonomous discipline? 1. C. A. W. Manning 2. Karlin M. Copper 3. Martin Wright 4. Hoffson Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Who among the following regards international politics as an autonomous discipline? 1. C. A. W. Manning 2. Karlin M. Copper 3. Martin Wright 4. Hoffson Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 17 of 40
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A system connotes . . . . . . . . between units.
Correct Answer: Option B — Relationship
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Relationship is the correct answer to “A system connotes . . . . . . . . between units.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 18 of 40
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Which of the following organisations contains the essence of the concept of internationalism?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the following organisations contains the essence of the concept of internationalism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 19 of 40
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Bachract and Baratz have mentioned about the three classes of international relations to control the conduct of states. Which of the following are the three classes? 1. Influence relationship 2. Force relationship 3. Legitimate relationship 4. Power relationship Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 3 and 4
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1, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Bachract and Baratz have mentioned about the three classes of international relations to control the conduct of states. Which of the following are the three classes? 1. Influence relationship 2. Force relationship 3. Legitimate relationship 4. Power relationship Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 20 of 40
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As of 2019, who among the following countries are permanent non-member observer states in the General Assembly of the United Nations?
Correct Answer: Option A — The Holy See and Palestine
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The Holy See and Palestine is the correct answer to “As of 2019, who among the following countries are permanent non-member observer states in the General Assembly of the United Nations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 21 of 40
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Who believes that a theory of International politics is "but a specific instance of a general theory of politics"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Morgenthau
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Morgenthau is the correct answer to “Who believes that a theory of International politics is "but a specific instance of a general theory of politics"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 22 of 40
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Who among the following declared that the state is retreating in the face of the superior power of globalisation?
Correct Answer: Option D — Susan Strange
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Susan Strange is the correct answer to “Who among the following declared that the state is retreating in the face of the superior power of globalisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 23 of 40
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The International Court of Justice popularly known as the
Correct Answer: Option A — World Court
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World Court is the correct answer to “The International Court of Justice popularly known as the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 24 of 40
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What is not true about ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations)?
Correct Answer: Option B — It stands for strategic co-operation at regional level
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It stands for strategic co-operation at regional level is the correct answer to “What is not true about ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 25 of 40
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The whole case of idealism is based on the general ideal of evolutionary progress in:
Correct Answer: Option B — Society
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Society is the correct answer to “The whole case of idealism is based on the general ideal of evolutionary progress in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 26 of 40
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The United Nations Charter means:
Correct Answer: Option A — A treaty, as per the International Law
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A treaty, as per the International Law is the correct answer to “The United Nations Charter means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 27 of 40
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WTO is serving as the successor to which of the following organisations:
Correct Answer: Option A — General Agreement on Trade and Tariff
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General Agreement on Trade and Tariff is the correct answer to “WTO is serving as the successor to which of the following organisations:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 28 of 40
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Who among the following scholars asserted that - "Globalization does not simply refer to the objectiveness of increasing inter-connectedness. It also refers to cultural and subjective matters [namely, the scope and depth of consciousness of the world as a single place"]?
Correct Answer: Option A — Raland Robertson
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Raland Robertson is the correct answer to “Who among the following scholars asserted that - "Globalization does not simply refer to the objectiveness of increasing inter-connectedness. It also refers to cultural and subjective matters [namely, the scope and depth of consciousness of the world as a single place"]”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 29 of 40
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Who among the following has remarked that, power in a political context means "the power of man over the minds and actions of other men."
Correct Answer: Option C — Hans Morgenthau
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hans Morgenthau is the correct answer to “Who among the following has remarked that, power in a political context means "the power of man over the minds and actions of other men."”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 30 of 40
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Balance of Power' is an important principle of
Correct Answer: Option D — Realist thought in international politics
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Realist thought in international politics is the correct answer to “Balance of Power' is an important principle of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 31 of 40
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Erich Kaufmann wrote in a book that the essence of the State was:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Erich Kaufmann wrote in a book that the essence of the State was:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 32 of 40
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Which member state of ASEAN had joined this regional organisation in 1999?
Correct Answer: Option C — Cambodia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cambodia is the correct answer to “Which member state of ASEAN had joined this regional organisation in 1999”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 33 of 40
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According to Kaplan, the most likely transformation of the balance of power system is into a:
Correct Answer: Option A — Bipolar System
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Bipolar System is the correct answer to “According to Kaplan, the most likely transformation of the balance of power system is into a:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Economic and Social Council of UN? 1. The Council has 54 members. 2. The Council generally hold several short sessions and many preparatory meetings and panel discussions with the members of civil society throughout the year. 3. It also holds a three-week substantive session in July. 4. Voting in the Council is by simple majority, each member has one vote. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are correct regarding Economic and Social Council of UN? 1. The Council has 54 members. 2. The Council generally hold several short sessions and many preparatory meetings and panel discussions with the members of civil society throughout the year. 3. It also holds a three-week substantive session in July. 4. Voting in the Council is by simple majority, each member has one vote. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 35 of 40
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Who among the following realist thinkers identifies 'three images of politics'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kenneth Waltz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kenneth Waltz is the correct answer to “Who among the following realist thinkers identifies 'three images of politics'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 36 of 40
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According to Morgenthau, the best means of preserving peace in a society of sovereign nations is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Diplomacy
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Diplomacy is the correct answer to “According to Morgenthau, the best means of preserving peace in a society of sovereign nations is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 37 of 40
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Security Council has . . . . . . . . non permanent members.
Correct Answer: Option A — 10
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10 is the correct answer to “Security Council has . . . . . . . . non permanent members.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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Question 38 of 40
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Game theory owes a heavy debt to the seminal work entitled, 'The Theory of Games and Economic Behaviour'. It has been written by
Correct Answer: Option B — John Von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern
Detailed Academic Explanation:
John Von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern is the correct answer to “Game theory owes a heavy debt to the seminal work entitled, 'The Theory of Games and Economic Behaviour'. It has been written by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 39 of 40
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A unipolar condition to which George W. Bush Jr. referred as a balance of power that favours
Correct Answer: Option D — Freedom
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Freedom is the correct answer to “A unipolar condition to which George W. Bush Jr. referred as a balance of power that favours”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:International Relations
Question 40 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Soviet Union-German Non-Aggression Pact 1. September 1939 b. Germany invaded Soviet Union 2. March 1939 c. Germany occupied Czechoslovakia 3. June 1941 d. Germany invaded Poland 4. April 1941
Correct Answer: Option A — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Soviet Union-German Non-Aggression Pact 1. September 1939 b. Germany invaded Soviet Union 2. March 1939 c. Germany occupied Czechoslovakia 3. June 1941 d. Germany invaded Poland 4. April 1941”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for International Relations.
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