1. Who is the author of the book "Engaging India: Diplomacy, Democracy and the Bomb"? (CUET PG 2022)

2. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): (CUET PG 2023)

Assertion (A): Five principles of peaceful coexistence known as 'Panchsheel' which is one of the fundamental principles of India's foreign policy.

Reason (R): Providing equal space is one of the five principles of Panchsheel.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

3. Who assumed the Presidency of the U.N. Security Council for August 2021? (CUET PG 2021)

4. Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister ever to visit which one of the following nations : (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

5. Who characterized India as a ‘Soft State’ which is ill-equipped to carry out its welfare commitments and international obligations? (Bihar PGT 2023)

6. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(i) Operation Kaveri - Sudan

(iii) Operation Sukoon - Afghanistan

(iii) Operation Ganga-- Ukraine

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

7. When was Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation formed? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

8. Mitra Shakti is a military exercise of India with which of the following countries? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

9. A geo-strategic reality prevails in South Asia, "It is India-Locked". What is the meaning of the phrase in inverted commas? (PUMDET 2019) 

10. Consider the following statements about Sri Lanka's 13th Amendment and choose the most relevant one. (PUMDET 2019) 

11. The headquarters of BIMSTEC is situated in (Jadavpur University B.A 2022)

12. RCEP means (Jadavpur University B.A 2022)

13. The Sunda Strait is in (Jadavpur University B.A 2022)

14. Which of the following is not a feature of Indian foreign policy: (Jadavpur University B.A 2022)

15. Choose the odd one from the list: (Jadavpur University B.A 2022)

16. Which of the following are members of the QUAD (Jadavpur University B.A 2022)

17. Which three countries formed AUKUS in 2021? (Current Affairs)

18. Who described India as a 'soft state' lacking the capacity to act against the vested interests? (CUET PG 2024)

19. Identify the organization/alliance to which India is not a party  (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

20. What is the correct chronological order of the developments listed below? (JNU MA 2020)

A. Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship

B. India’s first Nuclear Explosion at Pokhran

C. Cuban Missile Crises

D. Adoption of structural adjustment programme of India

Select the correct answer from the following codes:

21. The CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) was officially endorsed in October 2010 between: (JNU MA 2020)

22. India is a member of which among the following: (DU MA 2021)

A. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

B. Association of South-East Asian Nations

C. East Asia Summit

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

23. Which of the following is not an aspect of India's 'soft power? (DU MA 2022)

24. The idea of 'soft power means  (DU MA 2022)

25. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) aims towards:- (DU MA 2018)

1. Social development of Indian Ocean rim region.

2. Enhancing security and protection from piracy.

3. Trade facilitation.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

26. The 13th amendment has been a point of contention between India and Sri Lanka. The 13th amendment provided for :-  (DU MA 2018)

1. Establishment of provincial councils.

2. Taking action against the human rights violators

3. Creation of a second chamber in central legislature.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

27. The 2+2 dialogue in bilateral relations between India and Japan refers to meetings attended by which two dignitaries of the two countries? (DU MA 2018)

28. The Kaladan transport project by India and Myanmar consists of which of the following modes of transport?  (DU MA 2018)

1. Roads

2. Railways

3. Shipping

4. Inland water transport

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

29. India has signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA ) with :-  (DU MA 2018)

1. USA

2. Singapore

3. Japan

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

30. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Over the course of the 1990s, the question of the Indian state's relationship to the diaspora-formerly treated as more or less settled-once again came to the forefront of policy debates. Developments within diaspora communities, particularly in the United States served to facilitate this process. Chief among them was the creation of the 'Global Organization of People of Indian Origin' (GOPIO) in 1989, and the establishment of the 'India Caucus' within the US Congress provide a semblance of coherence to the in 1993. While the former served to provide a semblance of coherence to the interest of a variegated community, the latter suggested the potential for at least a section amongst the Indian diaspora to be conscious political actors in their adopted homeland. GOPIO members, for instance, kept alive the question of institutional recognition of the special place of the diaspora by proposing the of the special idea of a 'Person of Indian Origin' card in their meetings with Indian government representatives in the mid-1990s. Within the United States, politically active the lobbyists of Indian origin became de facto spokespersons for the then Indian government, particularly in the aftermath of the nuclear tests of 1998. The support of these groups in mitigating the post- tests economic sanctions imposed by the United States, along with their enthusiastic response to the 'Resurgent India' bonds issued by the Indian government in the immediate aftermath of the nuclear tests as a measure to withstand the sanctions, was cited as an important indication of the continued commitment of the diaspora to the homeland. It was a commitment that according to the Indian government needed to be officially recognized in the new millennium.

Q. What is the main task of ‘India Caucus'? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

31. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Over the course of the 1990s, the question of the Indian state's relationship to the diaspora-formerly treated as more or less settled-once again came to the forefront of policy debates. Developments within diaspora communities, particularly in the United States served to facilitate this process. Chief among them was the creation of the 'Global Organization of People of Indian Origin' (GOPIO) in 1989, and the establishment of the 'India Caucus' within the US Congress provide a semblance of coherence to the in 1993. While the former served to provide a semblance of coherence to the interest of a variegated community, the latter suggested the potential for at least a section amongst the Indian diaspora to be conscious political actors in their adopted homeland. GOPIO members, for instance, kept alive the question of institutional recognition of the special place of the diaspora by proposing the of the special idea of a 'Person of Indian Origin' card in their meetings with Indian government representatives in the mid-1990s. Within the United States, politically active the lobbyists of Indian origin became de facto spokespersons for the then Indian government, particularly in the aftermath of the nuclear tests of 1998. The support of these groups in mitigating the post- tests economic sanctions imposed by the United States, along with their enthusiastic response to the 'Resurgent India' bonds issued by the Indian government in the immediate aftermath of the nuclear tests as a measure to withstand the sanctions, was cited as an important indication of the continued commitment of the diaspora to the homeland. It was a commitment that according to the Indian government needed to be officially recognized in the new millennium.

Q. Why debate on Indian diaspora got prominence for India's foreign policy makers? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

32. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Over the course of the 1990s, the question of the Indian state's relationship to the diaspora-formerly treated as more or less settled-once again came to the forefront of policy debates. Developments within diaspora communities, particularly in the United States served to facilitate this process. Chief among them was the creation of the 'Global Organization of People of Indian Origin' (GOPIO) in 1989, and the establishment of the 'India Caucus' within the US Congress provide a semblance of coherence to the in 1993. While the former served to provide a semblance of coherence to the interest of a variegated community, the latter suggested the potential for at least a section amongst the Indian diaspora to be conscious political actors in their adopted homeland. GOPIO members, for instance, kept alive the question of institutional recognition of the special place of the diaspora by proposing the of the special idea of a 'Person of Indian Origin' card in their meetings with Indian government representatives in the mid-1990s. Within the United States, politically active the lobbyists of Indian origin became de facto spokespersons for the then Indian government, particularly in the aftermath of the nuclear tests of 1998. The support of these groups in mitigating the post- tests economic sanctions imposed by the United States, along with their enthusiastic response to the 'Resurgent India' bonds issued by the Indian government in the immediate aftermath of the nuclear tests as a measure to withstand the sanctions, was cited as an important indication of the continued commitment of the diaspora to the homeland. It was a commitment that according to the Indian government needed to be officially recognized in the new millennium.

Q. What has been the task of 'Global Organization of People of Indian Origin' (GOPIO)? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

33. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Over the course of the 1990s, the question of the Indian state's relationship to the diaspora-formerly treated as more or less settled-once again came to the forefront of policy debates. Developments within diaspora communities, particularly in the United States served to facilitate this process. Chief among them was the creation of the 'Global Organization of People of Indian Origin' (GOPIO) in 1989, and the establishment of the 'India Caucus' within the US Congress provide a semblance of coherence to the in 1993. While the former served to provide a semblance of coherence to the interest of a variegated community, the latter suggested the potential for at least a section amongst the Indian diaspora to be conscious political actors in their adopted homeland. GOPIO members, for instance, kept alive the question of institutional recognition of the special place of the diaspora by proposing the of the special idea of a 'Person of Indian Origin' card in their meetings with Indian government representatives in the mid-1990s. Within the United States, politically active the lobbyists of Indian origin became de facto spokespersons for the then Indian government, particularly in the aftermath of the nuclear tests of 1998. The support of these groups in mitigating the post- tests economic sanctions imposed by the United States, along with their enthusiastic response to the 'Resurgent India' bonds issued by the Indian government in the immediate aftermath of the nuclear tests as a measure to withstand the sanctions, was cited as an important indication of the continued commitment of the diaspora to the homeland. It was a commitment that according to the Indian government needed to be officially recognized in the new millennium.

Q. Which organization gave the idea of issuing 'PIO Card' by Government of India? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

34. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Over the course of the 1990s, the question of the Indian state's relationship to the diaspora-formerly treated as more or less settled-once again came to the forefront of policy debates. Developments within diaspora communities, particularly in the United States served to facilitate this process. Chief among them was the creation of the 'Global Organization of People of Indian Origin' (GOPIO) in 1989, and the establishment of the 'India Caucus' within the US Congress provide a semblance of coherence to the in 1993. While the former served to provide a semblance of coherence to the interest of a variegated community, the latter suggested the potential for at least a section amongst the Indian diaspora to be conscious political actors in their adopted homeland. GOPIO members, for instance, kept alive the question of institutional recognition of the special place of the diaspora by proposing the of the special idea of a 'Person of Indian Origin' card in their meetings with Indian government representatives in the mid-1990s. Within the United States, politically active the lobbyists of Indian origin became de facto spokespersons for the then Indian government, particularly in the aftermath of the nuclear tests of 1998. The support of these groups in mitigating the post- tests economic sanctions imposed by the United States, along with their enthusiastic response to the 'Resurgent India' bonds issued by the Indian government in the immediate aftermath of the nuclear tests as a measure to withstand the sanctions, was cited as an important indication of the continued commitment of the diaspora to the homeland. It was a commitment that according to the Indian government needed to be officially recognized in the new millennium.

Q. Why PIOs got significant attention during the end of 1990s? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

35. In India's Foreign Policy, " Indira Doctrine' is related to  (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

A. It aims to make India a global power

B. It is a policy to develop cooperation with neighbours

C. It equates India's security with that of South Asia

D. Any interference in the South Asian region will be considered a threat to India's security

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

36. Leaders of which organization were invited during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony in 2014? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

37. Who among the following signed the United Nations charter on behalf of India? (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

38. India established full diplomatic relations with Israel during the period of (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

39. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): National Interest mean the aspirations of a country, its policies and programmes, as also emotions and debates surrounding them.

Reason (R): Foreign policy is made and implemented to protect the national interest of a country.

40. Which one of the following instruments is used to (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(a)   convert the opinion of the people at home, and

(b)   to reach out to the people of foreign countries to win friends and influence people?

41. Charter of BIMSTEC came into force in  - (Current Affairs 24.05.2024)

42. Charter of BIMSTEC was adopted in - (Current Affairs 24.05.2024)

43. As a part of regional initiative, India initiated the 2004 Tokyo Agreement. Name the organization which emerged as a result  (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

44. Which among the following treaties was signed by India? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

45. “Indira Doctrine” is considered an important aspect of India’s foreign policy for it defines (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

46. One of the following is NOT a geographical determinant of India’s foreign policy (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

47. Shahid Beheshti terminal is located in - (Current Affairs 19.05.2024)

48. Find out the incorrect pair - (Current Affairs 19.05.2024)

49. The most important reforms in India's Foreign Economic Policy occurred in: (GUJARAT SET 2008)

50. Agreement on Chabahar Port Operation has been signed between which of the following two countries? (Current Affairs 14.05.2024)

51. The foreign policy strategy adopted by the United States in the early years of cold war with regard to USSR is known as: (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER II)

52. Which among the following is the principle of India's foreign policy? (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER III)

53. In which of the following countries India influence was going to reduce as India is forced to withdraw its troops from that country by 10th May 2024 as the deadline set by that country? (Current Affairs 09.05.2024)

54. Which country in its new 'National Defence Strategy 2024' has announced India as a "Top-Tier Security Partner"? (Current Affairs 07.05.2024)

55. Which of the following is true about the current scenario of Indian Foreign Policy? (Current Affairs 04.05.2024)

56. Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is a (JMI M.A. 2023)

57. Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is a (JMI M.A. 2016)

58. The notion of "smart power" connotes (JMI M.A. 2016)

59. Which sector of the Indian economy has been most influential in shaping India's foreign policy? (JMI M.A. 2019)

60. India's relationship with the European Union is strained on which of the following issues? (JMI M.A. 2019)

61. Which of the following are the members of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD): (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)

62. The primary factor guiding India's policy towards Africa is (JMI M.A. 2019)

63. In the Post-Covid world order there is a contestation for global hegemony between (WB PSC 2022)

64. What is the ‘QUAD’? (WB PSC 2022)

65. What is India’s posture towards her neighbours, extended Neighbourhood and developing countries to least developed ones during the Covid pandemic? (WB PSC 2022)

66. Currently (2024), India's External Affairs Minister is (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

67. What are the core values of Indian Foreign Policy? (NET March 2023 Shift I)

A.    Blend of idealism and realism

B.     Value of Tolerance

C.     Anti-imperialism and anti-colonialism

D.    Territorial Expansion

E.     Neighbourhood First Diplomacy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

68. The foreign minister of India, S. Jaishankar has summerised India's approach to multilateral action as anchored in five 'S's. Choose the wrong option: (NET March 2023 Shift I)

69. Who wrote the book “Engaging India : Diplomacy, Democracy and the Bomb”? (NET June 2024 Paper II)

70. India is emerging as a great power due to its: (NET June 2024 Paper II)

A. Growing economic power

B. Diplomatic Relations

C. Military capacities

D. Increasing conflicts with neighbours

E. Decreasing Soft power

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

71. Which of the following is the most correct description of geographical priorities of Modi Government’s foreign policy? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

72. India’s status in Arctic Council is: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

73. The First Asian Relations Conference was held at: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

74. ‘Track V Diplomacy’ refers to: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

75. 'Gujral Doctrine' in India's foreign policy was directed at  (University of Hyderabad MA 2020)

76. Nehru's celebration of the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha made no impact on China because:  (University of Hyderabad M.Phil. 2019)

77. From among the following, India is not a member of: (NET December 2004)

78. Which one of the following is not a determinant factor of foreign policy? (BHU MA 2014)

79. In Indian Foreign Policy the Gujaral Doctrine was concerned with India's relations with: (BHU MA 2014)

80. Which one of the following is a distinguishing feature of India's foreign policy? (BHU MA 2016)

81. The Science and Technology ministry is set to reproduce Buddhist Circuit monuments using (JMI M.A. 2017)

82. Which one of the following is not the element of national power? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

83. Who defines foreign policy as a subcategory of international politics? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

84. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2007)

85. Which one of the following countries is not signatory to the NPT? (NET December 2008)

86. Which one of the following is not considered an element of National Power? (NET June 2008)

87. A State which dominates and subordinates neighbouring States without taking them over is (NET December 2009 Paper II)

88. Identify which of the following are correct statements: (NET December 2012 Paper III)

(i) India is a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation [IOR- ARC].

(ii) [IOR-ARC] helps better relations with Pakistan.

(iii) It defines the Exclusive Economic Zones.

(iv) Indian Ocean has no sea piracy.

Codes:

89. What is the correct sequence of the following Ministers of External Affairs of India? (NET June 2012 Paper III)

(i) M. Krishna

(ii) B. Vajpayee

(iii) Pranab Mukherjee

(iv) Swarna Singh

Arrange the following chronologically from who came first:

90. ‘Project Mausam’ aims at (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

91. Sagar Mala project is related to (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

92. The Sagarmala project is aimed at (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

93. Match the authors with their works: (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(i) S. Jaishankar - (a) India and Asian Geopolitics

(ii) Shivshankar Menon - (b) The India way

(iii) Shyam Saran - (c) Diplomatic Channels

(iv) Krishnan Srinivasan (d) How India Sees the World

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

94. FIPIC Summit of 2023 signifies (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

95. Match List-I with List-II in context of the events and regimes of the Prime Ministers. Select correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2008)

96. Which is the largest trade partner of India? (NET December 2008)

97. Assertion (A): India seeks permanent membership of Security Council.

Reason (R): India wants to legitimise its nuclear weapon state status through India-US Civilian Nuclear Agreement.

Select your answers to these items using the codes given below: (NET December 2009 Paper II)