Security In The Contemporary World — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 30
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The first component was strengthening India's military capabilities because India has been involved in conflicts with its neighbours - Pakistan in . . . . . . . . and China in 1962.
Correct Answer: Option C — 1947-48, 1965, 1971 and 1999
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1947-48, 1965, 1971 and 1999 is the correct answer to “The first component was strengthening India's military capabilities because India has been involved in conflicts with its neighbours - Pakistan in . . . . . . . . and China in 1962.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 2 of 30
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Which of the following is a source of insecurity?
Correct Answer: Option C — Global Poverty
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Global Poverty is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a source of insecurity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 3 of 30
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When did the first Geneva Convention took place?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1864
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1864 is the correct answer to “When did the first Geneva Convention took place”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 4 of 30
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Traditional security policy has a . . . . . . . . component called balance of power.
Correct Answer: Option C — Third
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Third is the correct answer to “Traditional security policy has a . . . . . . . . component called balance of power.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 5 of 30
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Human rights have come to be classified into how many types?
Correct Answer: Option B — 3
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3 is the correct answer to “Human rights have come to be classified into how many types”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 6 of 30
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In which century human rights became a central concern over the issue of slavery?
Correct Answer: Option C — 19th
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19th is the correct answer to “In which century human rights became a central concern over the issue of slavery”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 7 of 30
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What is tenure of the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?
Correct Answer: Option A — 3 years or upto 70 years of age
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 years or upto 70 years of age is the correct answer to “What is tenure of the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 8 of 30
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New and poorly understood diseases such as . . . . . . . . virus, hantavirus, and hepatitis C, have emerged, while old diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, dengue fever and . . . . . . . . have mutated into drug resistant forms that are difficult to treat.
Correct Answer: Option C — Ebola, Cholera
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ebola, Cholera is the correct answer to “New and poorly understood diseases such as . . . . . . . . virus, hantavirus, and hepatitis C, have emerged, while old diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, dengue fever and . . . . . . . . have mutated into drug resistant forms that are difficult to treat.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 9 of 30
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Who are 'internally displaced people'?
Correct Answer: Option D — People who have fled their homes but remain within national borders
Detailed Academic Explanation:
People who have fled their homes but remain within national borders is the correct answer to “Who are 'internally displaced people'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 10 of 30
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Since the late 1990s, . . . . . . . . has lost billions of dollars of income during an outbreak of the mad-cow disease, and bird flu shut down supplies of poultry exports from several Asian countries.
Correct Answer: Option C — Britain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Britain is the correct answer to “Since the late 1990s, . . . . . . . . has lost billions of dollars of income during an outbreak of the mad-cow disease, and bird flu shut down supplies of poultry exports from several Asian countries.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 11 of 30
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Which of the following statements is not correct about the National Human Rights Commission?
Correct Answer: Option C — The Chairman and members of this Commission are appointed by the Supreme Court of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Chairman and members of this Commission are appointed by the Supreme Court of India is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is not correct about the National Human Rights Commission”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 12 of 30
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Proponents of the 'narrow' concept of human security focus on few factors. Which of the following argument is not correct?
Correct Answer: Option D — All agree that its primary goal is the protection of individuals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All agree that its primary goal is the protection of individuals is the correct answer to “Proponents of the 'narrow' concept of human security focus on few factors. Which of the following argument is not correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 13 of 30
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Al-Qaeda attacked America on which date?
Correct Answer: Option A — 11th September, 2001
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11th September, 2001 is the correct answer to “Al-Qaeda attacked America on which date”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 14 of 30
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When did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights created?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1948
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1948 is the correct answer to “When did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights created”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 15 of 30
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SARS stands for:
Correct Answer: Option A — Special Acute Respiratory Syndrome
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Special Acute Respiratory Syndrome is the correct answer to “SARS stands for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 16 of 30
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When did the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam adopted?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1990
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1990 is the correct answer to “When did the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam adopted”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 17 of 30
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In which country 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen' was adopted?
Correct Answer: Option B — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
France is the correct answer to “In which country 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen' was adopted”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 18 of 30
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Al-Qaeda is a group of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Islamic militants
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Islamic militants is the correct answer to “Al-Qaeda is a group of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 19 of 30
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The Anti-ballistic Missile Treaty was signed in:
Correct Answer: Option D — 1972
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1972 is the correct answer to “The Anti-ballistic Missile Treaty was signed in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 20 of 30
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Which is the world's first charter of human rights?
Correct Answer: Option A — The Cyrus Cylinder
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Cyrus Cylinder is the correct answer to “Which is the world's first charter of human rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 21 of 30
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Traditional views of security do not rule out other forms of cooperation as well. The most important of these are- 1. Disarmament 2. Arms control 3. Confidence building Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Traditional views of security do not rule out other forms of cooperation as well. The most important of these are- 1. Disarmament 2. Arms control 3. Confidence building Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 22 of 30
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Health epidemics such as HIV-AIDS, bird flu, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) have rapidly spread across countries through . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Migration, Business, Tourism and Military operations
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Migration, Business, Tourism and Military operations is the correct answer to “Health epidemics such as HIV-AIDS, bird flu, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) have rapidly spread across countries through . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 23 of 30
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Global poverty is another source of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Insecurity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Insecurity is the correct answer to “Global poverty is another source of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 24 of 30
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Among the world's poorest countries, population is expected to triple in the next . . . . . . . . years?
Correct Answer: Option A — 50 years
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50 years is the correct answer to “Among the world's poorest countries, population is expected to triple in the next . . . . . . . . years”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 25 of 30
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. . . . . . . . Treaty in 1972 tried to stop the United States and Soviet Union from using ballistic missiles as a defensive shield to launch a nuclear attack.
Correct Answer: Option A — Anti-ballistic Missile (ABM)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anti-ballistic Missile (ABM) is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . Treaty in 1972 tried to stop the United States and Soviet Union from using ballistic missiles as a defensive shield to launch a nuclear attack.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 26 of 30
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. . . . . . . . poor are the people who move in and out of poverty on a regular basis.
Correct Answer: Option B — Chronic
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Chronic is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . poor are the people who move in and out of poverty on a regular basis.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 27 of 30
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For comparing the development of countries, their . . . . . . . . is considered to be one of the most important attributes.
Correct Answer: Option A — Income
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Income is the correct answer to “For comparing the development of countries, their . . . . . . . . is considered to be one of the most important attributes.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 28 of 30
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How many States acceded to Chemical Weapons Conventions?
Correct Answer: Option D — 181
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181 is the correct answer to “How many States acceded to Chemical Weapons Conventions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 29 of 30
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Which among the following is the correct form of START?
Correct Answer: Option B — Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is the correct answer to “Which among the following is the correct form of START”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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Question 30 of 30
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The . . . . . . . . treaty of . . . . . . . . was an arms control treaty in the sense that it regulated the acquisition of nuclear weapons.
Correct Answer: Option B — Nuclear Non-Proliferation, 1968
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nuclear Non-Proliferation, 1968 is the correct answer to “The . . . . . . . . treaty of . . . . . . . . was an arms control treaty in the sense that it regulated the acquisition of nuclear weapons.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Security In The Contemporary World.
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.