India’s Nuclear Policy PYQs - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Unit 6: India's Foreign Policy

India's Nuclear Policy

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Category: India’s Nuclear Policy

1. Identify the incorrect statement regarding India's Nuclear Doctrine : (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 2)

(1) In the absence of global nuclear disarmament, India's strategic interests require credible nuclear deterrence.

(2) India will not be the first to initiate a nuclear first strike.

(3) India will not use nuclear weapons against States which do not possess nuclear weapons.

(4) India is in favour of nuclear weapon free South Asia.

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2. India's nuclear doctrine does NOT envisage the following: (TELANGANA SET 2022)

1. Building and maintaining a credible minimum deterrence.

2. Nuclear weapons to be used in retaliation against a nuclear attack

3. Nuclear retaliation to be massive and designed to inflict unacceptable damage

4. The authorization of retaliatory attack rests with the military leadership

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3. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion (a): India is not a signatory to NPT.

Reason (r): NPT is viewed as discriminatory as it focuses only on horizontal proliferation while there is no limit for vertical proliferation.

(A) Both (a) and (r) are true and (r) is correct explanation of (a)

(B) Both (a) and (r) are true but (r) is not correct explanation of (a)

(C) (a) is true, but (r) is false

(D) (a) is false, but (r) is true

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4. Pokhran II experiment took place in (Jadavpur University B.A 2022)

i. May 1998

ii. June 1998

iii. May 1997

iv. June 1997

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5. “Indira Doctrine” is considered an important aspect of India’s foreign policy for it defines. (JNU MA 2020)

(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 enunciated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi which was for the neighbours.

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6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. (JNU MA 2020)

Assertion A: India is for nuclear disarmament at the global level and for a credible minimum deterrence at the regional level.

Reason R: India’s nuclear policy has dual objectives.

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

(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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7. Which of the the following statements about NPT and CTBT is/are correct: (DU MA 2021)

India has neither signed NPT nor ratified it.
India has signed CTBT but not yet ratified it.

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

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8. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

Assertion A: India supports global nuclear disarmament, but wishes to retain the option of "credible minimum deterrence"

Reason R: Indian nuclear policy is rooted to meet, both its global and regional concerns

In light of the above statements

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(a) A is correct but R is not correct

(b) is not correct but R is correct

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

(d) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

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9. India is NOT a member of which multilateral export control regime? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

(a) Australia Group (AG)

(b) Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)

(c) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)

(d) Wassenaar Arrangement (WA)

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10. Which one of the following is NOT a feature of India's 'Nuclear Doctrine'? (NET November 2021 Shift II)

1. Minimum credible deterrence

2. No use against friendly countries

3. No first use

4. Not against a state having conventional weapons only

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11. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2005)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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12. Assertion (A): India is a nuclear weapon state.

Reason (R): India has not Signed NPT.

(NET June 2009)

(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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13. Identify the following events in correct chronological order: (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(i) P.T.B.T. (Partial Test Ban Treaty)

(ii) Pokhran Nuclear Explosion – I

(iii) N.P.T. (Non Proliferation Treaty)

(iv) C.T.B.T (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty)

Codes:

(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

(B) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)

(C) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)

(D) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)

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14. India has not signed the NPT because it (NET December 2011 Paper II)

(A) gives undue advantage to advanced countries.

(B) is immoral

(C) is discriminatory

(D) is inimical to the interests of post colonial countries.

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15. Which of the following statements are correct? (NET December 2012 Paper III)

India has signed the NPT.
China has not signed the NPT.
India and Pakistan have not signed the NPT.
NPT has been signed by Iran, North Korea.

Codes:

(a) All are correct.

(b) All are false.

(c) 3 and 4 are correct.

(d) 1 and 2 are correct.

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16. "Indira Doctrine" is considered an important aspect of India's foreign policy for it defines (NET June 2012 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 enunciated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi which was for the neighbours.

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17. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): (NET June 2012 Paper III)

Assertion (A): India is for nuclear disarmament at the global level and for a credible minimum deterrence at the regional level.

Reason (R): India's nuclear policy has dual objectives.

Codes:

(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) Both (A) and (R) are false.

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18. Rajiv Gandhi's participation at the Six Nation Five Continent Peace Initiative was a campaign. (NET 2023 JUNE Shift II)

1. to end nuclear testing.

2. for integration with Africans regional institutions.

3. for import substitution.

4. to end apartheid regime.

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19. which of the following treaty was rejected by India as discriminatory as it prevented only non-nuclear countries from acquiring nuclear weapons? (CUET UG 2024)

(1) Intermediate Range Nuclear Force Treaty

(2) Non-Proliferation Treaty

(3) Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

(4) Strategic Offensive Reduction Treaty

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20. The concept of 'credible minimum deterrent' in Indian foreign policy is related (PUMDET 2024)

(A) Biological weapons

(B) Chemical weapons

(C) Nuclear weapons

(D) Space-based weapons

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21. Which of the following principles are related to India's Nuclear Doctrine? (NET March 2023 Shift II)

A. India's Nuclear Doctrine is aimed at building and maintaining a credible minimum deterrent.

B. The Nuclear Command Authority is the sole body which can authorize the use of nuclear weapons

C. India's Nuclear Doctrine does not persist use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states

D. The Prime Minister of India can on his/her own issue order for use of nuclear weapons

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. B, A and D only.

2. A, B and C only.

3. C, D and A only.

4. A, B C and D.

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22. Which of the following is not a part of India’s nuclear doctrine? (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) No first use

(B) Credible Minimum Deterrence

(C) Negative Security Assurance

(D) Tactical Nuclear Weapons

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23. India is not a member of which of the following export control regimes? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Missile Technology Control Regime

(B) Australia Group

(C) Wassenaar Arrangement

(D) Nuclear Suppliers Group

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24. India’s nuclear doctrine consists basic principle of (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

(A) No first use and no use of nuclear weapons against any state

(B) No first use, no use against nonnuclear states, minimum nuclearm deterrence

(C) Always use nuclear weapons when there is war against China

(D) Always use nuclear weapons when there is war against China or Pakistan

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25. India’s nuclear policy is based on (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

(A) having atom bomb to attack neighbouring country.

(B) development of peaceful nuclear technology.

(C) refinement of uranium and selling at higher prices.

(D) None of these

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26. Examine the following statements about India’s Nuclear Policy and mark the incorrect one: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

(A) India considers Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as discriminatory treaty

(B) India is in favour of both vertical and horizontal nuclear weapon proliferation

(C) India is for total nuclear disarmament

(D) India is against declaring South Asia as a Nuclear Weapon Free Zone

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27. ‘Smiling Budha, is related to: (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

A) Religious Freedom

B) Nuclear Test

C) Indian Secularism

D) Article 25

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28. Assertion (A): India is not a signatory to NPT

Reason (R): India is having a policy of ‘no first use’

(KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

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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29. Which among the following are two features of India's Nuclear Policy? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

a) First use

b) No First use

c) Nuclear retaliation to first strike will be massive

d) Docile strike

(A) a and c

(B) a and b

(C) b and c

(D) c and d

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30. Besides USA, with which countries India has signed a Civil Nuclear deal? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) Russia and China

(B) Australia and Japan

(C) Germany and Japan

(D) Russia and France

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31. With which one of the following countries India hasn't signed any civil nuclear agreement? (Current Affairs 22.05.2024)

France

Russia

Argentina

China

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32. Which of the following objective is not served by nuclear weapons? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Deterrence

(B) Defence

(C) Prestige

(D) Retaliation against an enemy

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Category: Cold War

33. What is the correct chronological order of the developments listed below? (NET June 2012 Paper II)

(i) Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship

(ii) India's First Nuclear Explosion at Pokhran

(iii) Cuban Missile Crises

(iv) Adoption of Structural adjustment programme of India

Select the correct answer from the following codes:

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

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

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

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

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