Indian Foreign Policy PYQs - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Indian Foreign Policy

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

(1) Jaswant Singh

(2) Strobe Talbott

(3) C. Rajamohan

(4) Harsh V. Pant

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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:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

3. (A) is true but (R) is false

4. (A) is false but (R) is true

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

1. India

2. Estonia

3. France

4. Ireland

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

(A) Mongolia

(B) Israel

(C) Palestine

(D) All of these

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

(A) Gunnar Myrdal

(B) Edward Said

(C) A. G. Frank

(D) More than one of the above

(E) None of the above

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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:

(A) (i) and (ii)

(B) (ii) and (iii)

(C) (i) and (iii)

(D) Only (i)

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

(A) 1997

(B) 1998

(D) 2000

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

(A) Bangladesh

(B) Sri Lanka

(C) Myanmar

(D) Thailand

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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)

(A) Indian political maturity prevails in the region.

(B) Land-locked nations have to cross India in order to meet each other.

(C) India is given precedence in all matters of South Asia.

(D) Their elections are presided over by Indian representatives.

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

(A) The Indo-Lanka Accord was not the prelude to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

(B) The Amendment provides for devolution of powers.

(C) The Amendment was passed by a referendum.

(D) There was massive support for the amendment.

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

i. Nepal

ii. Bangladesh

iii. Bhutan

iv. Myanmar

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

i. Regional Cooperation in Economic Partnership

ii. Regional Coordinated Economic Programme

iii. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

iv. Regional Common Economic Programme

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

i. Malaysia

ii. Singapore

iii. Indonesia

iv. Thailand

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

i. Anti-imperialism

ii. Strategic autonomy

iii. Peaceful co-existence

iv. Military pacts

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

i. Ajit Doval

ii. Shivshankar Menon

iii. Yashwant Sinha

iv. Brajesh Mishra

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

i. India, USA, China, Brazil

ii. India, USA, Russia, China

iii. USA, India, Japan, Australia

iv. Australia, India, Japan, Singapore

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

Australia-UK-US

US-UK-Japan

UK-India-USA

USA-India-South Korea

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

1. Gunnar Myrdal

2. Atul Kohli

3. Rajni Kothari

4. Paul Brass

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

A. RCEP

B. WTO

C. PTBT

D. QUAD

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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:

(A) B, D, C, A

(B) C, A, B, D

(C) D, B, A, C

(D) A, D, C, B

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

(A) India and Japan

(B) India and China

(C) India and Russia

(D) India and South Korea

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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:

1. A and B only

2. C only

3. A, B, and C only

4. None of them

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

1. Export of Bollywood films

2. Export of Yoga

3. Export of Buddhist philosophy

4. Export of Tejas aircraft

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

1. Weakening hegemonic influence

2. Collaboration among several emerging powers

3. The ability to achieve goals through attraction rather than coercion

4. The influence of financial institutions and markets (as opposed to state actors or other political institutions)

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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:

1. 2 and 3 only

2. 1, 2 and 3

3. 1 and 2 only

4. 1 and 3 only

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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:

1. 2 and 3 only

2. 1 only

3. 1, 2 and 3

4. 1 and 2 only

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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)

1. Prime Minister and Defense Minister

2. Prime Minister and President

3. Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

4. Foreign Secretary and Defense Secretary

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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:

1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. 1, 2 and 3 only

3. 1, 3 and 4 only

4. 2, 3 and 4 only

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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:

1. 1, 2 and 3

2. 1 and 2 only

3. 2 and 3 only

4. 3 only

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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)

(a) To act as a linkage between PIOS and Government

(b) To form union of PIOS

(c) To influence US policy making toward India

(d) To provide feedback to the Indian Government

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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)

(a) Compulsions of the Globalization process in India

(b) Due to changed political milieu in the USA

(c) India's economic thrust towards West Asia

(d) Resurgence among the Indian Community

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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)

(a) Articulate the demands of NRIS

(b) Increase in Indian cultural activities

(c) Linkage between Bollywood and Holywood

(d) Representing articulated interests of various people of India origin

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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)

(a) GOPIO

(b) India Caucus

(c) Indo-US Association

(d) NRIs Association

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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)

(a) Emerging Indo-US economic cooperation

(b) India-America defence deal

(c) Indo-US Nuclear civil deal

(d) Pokhran-II and American sanctions

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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:

(a) A and B only

(b) A and D only

(c) B and C only

(d) C and D only

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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)

(a) ASEAN

(b) BIMSTEC

(c) SAARC

(d) SCO

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

(1) V.T. Krishnamachari and B.N. Rao

(2) B.N. Rao and Ramaswami Mudaliar

(3) Ramaswami Mudaliar and V.T. Krishnamachari

(4) V.T. Krishnamachari, B.N. Rao and Ramaswami Mudaliar

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

A) V. P Singh

B) I. K Gujral

C) A. B Vajpayee

D) P. V Narasimha Rao

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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.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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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?

(A) Propaganda

(B) Balance of power

(C) Bi-lateral Treaty

(D) Deterrence

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

2020

2022

2023

2024

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

1997

2000

2020

2022

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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)

(A) BRICS

(B) ReCAAP

(C) ARF

(D) IOR –ARC

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

(A) Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty

(B) Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

(C) Threshold Test Ban Treaty

(D) Partial Test Ban Treaty

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

(A) The objectives of India’s foreign policy.

(B) It equates India’s security with that of the region and the predominance of India.

(C) India’s security is coterminous with the region and any interference of external powers is taken as a threat to India’s security.

(D) Doctrine enunciate by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi which was for the neighbours.

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

(A) Indian Ocean

(B) India-Pakistan Border

(C) Karakoram Mountains

(D) Nuclear Weapons

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

Iran

Pakistan

Afghanistan

India

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

Gwadar Port - Pakistan

Chabahar Port - Iran

Hambantota Port - Sri Lanka

Matabari Port - Maldives

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

(A) 1960s

(B) 1980s

(D) 1970s

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

India and Bangladesh

India and Iran

India and Japan

India and Italy

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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)

(A) Detente

(B) Mutually Assured Destruction

(C) Containment

(D) Marshall Plan

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

(A) Anti-racialism

(B) Anti-colonialism

(C) Non-alignment

(D) All of the above

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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)

Nepal

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh

Maldives

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

Australia

Japan

USA

South Korea

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

India is rising globally.

India is declining regionally means of its own region.

America's withdrawn from South Asia and China's initiative to fill the vacuum is now new challenge for India.

All of the above

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

(a) Defence Research Organisation

(b) Genetic Research Organisation

(c) Global Rating Agency

(d) Indian Intelligence Agency

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

(A) Defence Research Organisation

(B) Genetic Research Organisation

(C) Global Rating Agency

(D) Indian Intelligence Agency

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

(A) Soft power

(B) Hard power

(C) A blend of soft and hard power

(D) None of the above

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

A. Manufacturing

B. Agriculture

C. Computer software

D. Finance

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

A. Nuclear non-proliferation

B. Trade protectionism

C. Climate change

D. Global governance

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

A) USA, Australia, India, Japan

B) USA, Indonesia, India, New Zealand

C) USA, UK, Australia, Japan

D) None of these

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

A. Oil, coal, natural resources

B. Bandwagoning against China

C. Agribusiness

D. Colonialism

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

(A) China and Taiwan

(B) China and Philippines

(C) China and the US

(D) China and Sri Lanka

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64. What is the ‘QUAD’? (WB PSC 2022)

(A) A military grouping

(B) A strategic grouping

(C) A trading partnership

(D) A cultural grouping

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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)

(A) Establish hegemony

(B) Vaccine maitri

(C) Strategic military build up

(D) Look out for reciprocity

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

a. S. Jay Shankar

b. Sushma Swaraj

c. Arun Jaitley

d. Manohar Parrikar

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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:

1. (A), (B), (C) only

2. (A), (B), (D) only

3. (B), (C), (D) only

4. (A), (B), (D), (E) only

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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)

1. Samman (Respect)

2. Samanjasya (Harmony)

3. Samvad (Dialogue)

4. Samriddi (Prosperity)

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

(1) C. Raja Mohan

(2) Muchkund Dubey

(3) Jaswant Singh

(4) Strobe Talbott

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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 :

(1) A, B, C only

(2) B, C, E only

(3) C, D, E only

(4) A, D, E only

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

(A) US, Latin America, Europe

(B) Neighbourhood, Extended Neighbourhood, Indo-Pacific

(C) Latin America, Southern Africa, Central Asia

(D) Indo-Pacific, Western Africa, Western Europe

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

A) Member

B) Observer

C) Dialogue Partner

D) Associate Member

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

A) Manila

B) Tokyo

C) Colombo

D) New Delhi

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

A) Direct people to people interaction

B) Non-officials engage in dialogue

C) Efforts by media of states towards conflict resolution

D) Socio-cultural and scientific exchanges between states

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

A. South East Asia

B. South Asia

C. China

D. West Asia

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

A. China did not know about the celebration

B. The Chinese government was hostile to religion

C. The Chinese government felt the celebration was hypocritical

D. The Chinese government was against religion and thought that the Indian celebration of the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha was hypocritical

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

(A) UNO

(B) SAARC

(C) WTO

(D) ASEAN

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

(1) National interest

(2) National security

(3) National power

(4) Interest of the ruling class

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

(1) Middle Eastern Countries

(2) Central Asian Countries

(3) East Asian Countries

(4) Neighbour Countries

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

(1) Stress of non-alignment

(2) Joining of American bloc

(3) Joining of Russian bloc

(4) Intervention in the internal affairs of neighbouring states

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

A) 3-D systems

B) Cyber-physical systems

C)Virtual reality

D) All of the above

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

(A) Geography

(B) Terrorism

(C) Leadership

(D) Natural Resources

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

(A) David Smith and T. H. Pear

(B) Kenneth Waltz and Alexander Wendt

(C) Hans J Morgenthau and E. H. Carr

(D) Harold Sprout and Margaret Sprout

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

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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

(A) UK.

(B) U. S. A

(C) France

(D) India

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

(A) Leadership

(B) National Character

(C) National Resources

(D) Party System

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

(A) Colonial power

(B) Garrison State

(C) Dominion State

(D) Suzerain State

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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:

(a) (i) and (ii) are correct.

(b) (iii) and (iv) are correct.

(c) (i) and (iii) are correct.

(d) (ii) and (iv) are correct.

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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:

(a) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)

(b) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

(c) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

(d) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)

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

(A) developing reliable weather forecasts.

(B) restoring ancient maritime routes and cultural links.

(C) developing agriculture based on Monsoon predictions.

(D) improving irrigations in arid lands.

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

(A) Modernisation of ports

(B) Oil extraction

(C) Sea-route development

(D) None of the above

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

(A) Forming an alliance of Indian Ocean Rim States

(B) Forming an alliance between India and Sri Lanka

(C) Countering China's strategic expansion in the South China Sea

(D) Developing infrastructure to improve the economic potential of India's waterways and coastline

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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:

(A) (i) (a), (ii) (b), (iii) (c) and (iv) (d)

(B) (i) (b), (ii) (a), (iii) (d) and (iv) (c)

(C) (i) (d), (ii) (c), (iii) (b) and (iv) (a)

(D) (i) (c), (ii) (a), (iii) (b) and (iv) (d)

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

(A) growing ties between India and Pacific Islands countries.

(B) measures to improve population control.

(C) collective efforts to meet problems of power production and distribution.

(D) None of the above

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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)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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

(A) ASEAN

(B) APEC

(C) OIC

(D) EU

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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)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

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98. Para-diplomacy refers to (WB SET 2024)

(A) international negotiation through special envoys

(B) international initiatives of sub-national units

(C) informal exchange of views in summit meetings

(D) coalition of regional organizations at the global level

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99. Which Prime Minister pursued the foreign policy of extending non‐reciprocal concessions to neighbouring states? (NET November 2021 Shift II)

1. V. P. Singh

2. Inder Kumar Gujral

3. P. V. Narasimha Rao

4. Manmohan Singh

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100. Non-alignment as India's foreign policy meant (NET June 2012 Paper III)

(a) neutrality

(b) equidistance between the three blocs during the cold war and judging

(c) independence each issue on its relevance to our national interest.

(d) interference into the internal affairs of other States.

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101. Consider the following statements: (NET July 2018 Paper II)

(A) India's 'Link West Policy' is an attempt to reconnect to the Western World.

(B) 'Project Mausam' is an Indian initiative for maritime cooperation in Indian ocean region.

(C) 'Operation Rahat' was conducted by India to rescue Indians from Libya.

(D) India has become member of Shanghai' cooperation organisation.

Choose the correct statements from the code given below:

(a) (C), (D) and (B)

(b) (A), (B) and (C)

(c) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

(d) (B) and (D)

India’s Look West Policy, launched in the 1990s, aims to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties with West Asian and Gulf countries. It focuses on energy security, given India’s reliance on oil imports from the region, as well as trade, investment, and defense cooperation. The policy also seeks to protect the interests of the Indian diaspora and promote regional stability. Countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, and Iran are key partners under this policy, enhancing India’s global outreach and strategic influence.

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Project Mausam is an initiative by the Indian government, launched in 2014 under the Ministry of Culture, aiming to reconnect and revive maritime cultural and trade links across the Indian Ocean region. It seeks to strengthen ties with countries in South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East by promoting heritage, culture, and economic cooperation. The project emphasizes maritime history, trade networks, and cultural exchanges, enhancing India’s soft power, regional connectivity, and strategic influence in the Indian Ocean.

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Operation Rahat in Libya was an Indian evacuation mission conducted in 2011 during the Libyan civil war. The Indian government deployed naval ships, aircraft, and diplomatic channels to rescue Indian citizens and other foreign nationals trapped in conflict zones. Thousands of Indians were safely evacuated from cities like Benghazi and Tripoli. The operation showcased India’s rapid crisis response and commitment to protecting its citizens abroad.

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India and Pakistan became full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in June 2017. The SCO is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 2001, focusing on political, economic, and security cooperation among Eurasian countries. India’s membership aims to enhance regional security, counter-terrorism efforts, and economic collaboration, and to strengthen diplomatic and strategic ties with Central Asian countries, China, Russia, and other member states, boosting India’s role in regional affairs.

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102. The catch word 'Emerging India' was coined by: (BHU MA 2015)

(1) Stephen P. Cohen

(2) Sumit Ganguly

(3) C. Raja Mohan

(4) Rajen Harshe

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103. Which of the following is not an element of ‘Pancha Sheela’? (WB SET 2020)

(A) Peaceful Coexistence

(B) Mutual Non-aggression

(C) Mutual Non-interference

(D) Responsibility to protect

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104. In 1954, India signed the Panchsheel agreement with which neighboring state? (NET November 2021 Shift II)

1. Nepal

2. Sri Lanka

3. China

4. Pakistan

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