Question 1

Which among the following is not a principle of India's Nuclear Doctrine today:
A)No fist use
B)Credible Minimum deterrent
C)Civilian Control
D)First use

Accepted Answer

India's Nuclear Doctrine is based on a policy of "No First Use" (NFU), meaning it will not be the first to use nuclear weapons, but will retaliate in case of nuclear attack. Thus, "First use" is not a principle of India's Nuclear Doctrine.

Question 2

Earth Summit established the Commission on …………
A)Peace
B)disarmament
C)Sustainable development
D)Climate Change

Accepted Answer

The Earth Summit, officially known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, established the Commission on Sustainable Development to ensure effective follow-up of the Summit and to monitor and report on implementation of the Earth Summit agreements at the local, national, international, and regional levels.

Question 3

………………….. is a bilateral agreement and governance treaty between India and Pakistan, signed on February 21, 1999
A)Delhi Declaration
B)Colombo Declaration
C)Beijing Declaration
D)Lahore Declaration

Accepted Answer

The Lahore Declaration was a bilateral agreement and governance treaty between India and Pakistan, signed on February 21, 1999, aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting peaceful relations between the two countries.

Question 4

Which among the following is not a philosophical base of the Indian Foreign policy?
A)Containment of Communism
B)Anti-imperialism
C)Non Alignment
D)Anti-colonialism

Accepted Answer

Containment of Communism is not a philosophical base of Indian Foreign Policy. India's foreign policy has traditionally been founded on principles such as non-alignment, anti-imperialism, and anti-colonialism, focusing on maintaining its sovereignty and promoting peace rather than aligning against any specific ideology like communism.

Question 5

In 1992 India signed the ……………..Convention (CWC), stating that it did not have chemical weapons and the capacity or capability to manufacture chemical weapons
A)NPT
B)Biological weapon
C)Chemical Weapons
D)Disarmament

Accepted Answer

India signed the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in 1992, which is an agreement to eliminate the possession, production, and use of chemical weapons.

Question 6

Who among the following is the chief architect of India's Foreign policy?
A)Gandhiji
B)Jawaharlal Nehru
C)Indira Gandhi
D)Sardar Vallabhai Patel

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru, as the first Prime Minister of independent India, played a pivotal role in shaping India's foreign policy. He laid the foundation for the principles of non-alignment and Panchsheel, which have been central to India's international relations.

Question 7

India's Strategic Nuclear Command was formally established in the year………..
A)2006
B)1998
C)2003
D)2010

Accepted Answer

India's Strategic Nuclear Command, which is responsible for the management and administration of the country's tactical and strategic nuclear weapons stockpile, was formally established in 2003. This was part of India's efforts to streamline its nuclear command structure and ensure a robust and reliable control over its nuclear arsenal.

Question 8

The Indian government released a draft of the doctrine for the first time in the year…………..
A)1998
B)1999
C)2003
D)2009

Accepted Answer

The Indian government released a draft of its nuclear doctrine for the first time in 1999.

Question 9

In India ……………..is is responsible for the management and administration of the country's tactical and strategic nuclear weapons stockpile
A)National Advisory Board
B)Strategic Nuclear Command
C)Navy
D)Air force

Accepted Answer

The Strategic Nuclear Command (SNC) is responsible for the management and administration of India's tactical and strategic nuclear weapons stockpile. It operates under the Nuclear Command Authority of India, ensuring the country's nuclear deterrence is maintained.

Question 10

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…………………..
A)Man Mohan Singh
B)Indira Gandhi
C)Atal Bihari Vajpaee
D)Rajiv Gandhi

Accepted Answer

The National Security Council (NSC) of India was established by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998 to address the country's security concerns and formulate strategies on political, economic, energy, and strategic issues.

Question 11

Who is the first National Security Advisor in India?
A)KPS Menon
B)V K Krishnamenon
C)Shiva Shankar Menon
D)Brajesh Mishra

Accepted Answer

Brajesh Mishra was appointed as the first National Security Advisor of India in November 1998.

Question 12

Which among the following is a principle of US foreign policy during the time of Cold War?
A)Non Alignment
B)Socialism
C)Containment of Communism
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Containment of Communism was a fundamental principle of US foreign policy during the Cold War, aimed at preventing the spread of communism worldwide.

Question 13

Who among the following is not associated with NAM?
A)Jawaharlal Nehru
B)Kwame Nkumrah of Ghana
C)Gamel Abdel Nasser
D)Mao- Tse Tung

Accepted Answer

Mao Tse-Tung, the leader of the People's Republic of China, was not associated with the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). NAM was primarily led and founded by leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, and Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, among others, who sought to establish a middle path for states during the Cold War, avoiding alignment with either the United States or the Soviet Union.

Question 14

Bandung Conference was held on………….
A)1950
B)1955
C)1960
D)1965

Accepted Answer

The Bandung Conference, also known as the Asian-African Conference, was held in 1955. It was a meeting of Asian and African states, most of which were newly independent, to promote economic and cultural cooperation and to oppose colonialism.

Question 15

Who was the first Indian to be President of UN General Assembly?
A)Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
B)Ramesh Bhandari
C)Natwar Signh
D)Shashi Tharoor

Accepted Answer

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first Indian (and the first woman) to be elected as the President of the UN General Assembly in 1953.

Question 16

Which of the following is not associated with the UNO?
A)ILO
B)WHO
C)UNEP
D)ASEAN

Accepted Answer

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is not associated with the United Nations Organization (UNO) as it is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten Southeast Asian countries, which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic, political, security, military, educational, and sociocultural integration among its members and other Asian states. In contrast, ILO (International Labour Organization), WHO (World Health Organization), and UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) are all agencies or programs within the UN system.

Question 17

The Indian delegation to the first World Conference on Human Rights was led by:
A)Dr. Manmohan Singh
B)Farooq Abdullah
C)Dinesh singh
D)Alam Khan

Accepted Answer

Dr. Manmohan Singh led the Indian delegation to the first World Conference on Human Rights, showcasing India's commitment to global human rights discussions.

Question 18

The office of the UN General Assembly is in:
A)Vienna
B)New York
C)Paris
D)Zurich

Accepted Answer

The office of the UN General Assembly is located in New York, USA.

Question 19

Which one of the following is not related to disarmament?
A)NPT
B)CTBT
C)SALT
D)NATO

Accepted Answer

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military alliance and not directly related to disarmament, unlike NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty), CTBT (Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty), and SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) which are all agreements aimed at limiting or reducing arms.

Question 20

The main aim of SAARC is:
A)Regional Cooperation
B)International Affairs
C)Non alignment
D)Peaceful co-existence

Accepted Answer

The main aim of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is to promote regional cooperation and development among its member countries.

Quiz 2: International Relations and Foreign Policy

Which among the following is not a principle of India's Nuclear Doctrine today:

Earth Summit established the Commission on …………

………………….. is a bilateral agreement and governance treaty between India and Pakistan, signed on February 21, 1999

Which among the following is not a philosophical base of the Indian Foreign policy?

In 1992 India signed the ……………..Convention (CWC) , stating that it did not have chemical weapons and the capacity or capability to manufacture chemical weapons

Who among the following is the chief architect of India's Foreign policy?

India's Strategic Nuclear Command was formally established in the year………..

The Indian government released a draft of the doctrine for the first time in the year…………..

In India ……………..is is responsible for the management and administration of the country's tactical and strategic nuclear weapons stockpile

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 is the first National Security Advisor in India?

Which among the following is a principle of US foreign policy during the time of Cold War?

Who among the following is not associated with NAM?

Bandung Conference was held on………….

Who was the first Indian to be President of UN General Assembly?

Which of the following is not associated with the UNO?

The Indian delegation to the first World Conference on Human Rights was led by:

The office of the UN General Assembly is in:

Which one of the following is not related to disarmament?

The main aim of SAARC is: