1. The parties to 'Sir Creek' dispute are (WB SET 2024)

2. The term 'Wolf Warrior Diplomacy' is associated with (WB SET 2024)

3. Under the Indus Water Treaty, India has been given the exclusive rights over which of the rivers? (WB SET 2024)

(I) Chenab

(II) Ravi

(III) Beas

(IV) Indus

(V) Sutlej

(VI) Jhelum

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

5. Non-Alignment 2.0 signifies (WB SET 2024)

6. 'Next Steps in Strategic Partnership' between India and the USA include (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

7. The Malabar naval exercise was jointly conducted in 2017 by: (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

8. 'Operation Cactus' is India's military intervention in: (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

9. When was the Mahakali Treaty signed between India and Nepal? (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

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

11. What is the ‘QUAD’? (WB PSC 2022)

12. Johnson-Ardagh and Macartney-MacDonald lines refer to the portions of boundary line between (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

13. The '2+2' dialogue between India and the U.S. involves meetings between (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

14. 1-2-3 agreement is related to: (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2012)

15. American foreign policy towards India changed due to (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

16. The 'Maritime Silk Route' is associated with (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

17. 'String of Pearls' is associated with (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

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

19. Assertion (A): The Gujral Doctrine aimed at building a conflict-free cooperative South Asia and for these neighbours in South Asia must dialogue tirelessly over a long period until they have found mutually acceptable solutions to their disputes and differences.

Reason (R): The doctrine said that in dialogue, neighbours must treat one another as equals, must not intervene in their domestic affairs, and must respect one another's territorial unity and integrity. (TELANGANA SET 2023)

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

21. Author of "The Domestic Roots of India's Foreign Policy" (RAJASTHAN SET 2012 PART 2)

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

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

24. On which issue, India and China have consent : (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 1)

25. The proposed Nuclear Power Project, facing mass protest, at Jaitapur is situated in (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 1)

26. The 'Indra' series of Indian Military exercises with Russia began in year: (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

27. The charter of which of the following organization has as one of its principles 'Affirmation of a policy of non-alignment with regards to all blocs? (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

28. The 1974 Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh included the concurrence of which states: (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

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

30. State which of the following SAARC ‘Observers’ can be considered “civilizational neighbours”: (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

a) Iran

b) China

c) Japan

d) U. S

e) S. Korea

f) Australia

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

32. When was the Seventeen-point Agreement signed? (NET August 2024 Shift II)

33. Match the List-I with List-II (NET August 2024 Shift II)

34. Arrange the following designated SAARC years in the chronological order: (NET August 2024 Shift II)

A. SAARC year of the Youth

B. SAARC year of Girl-Child

C. SAARC year of Environment

D. SAARC year of Disabled Persons

E. SAARC year of Poverty Eradication

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35. Arrange the following Treaties and Agreements in the chronological order: (NET August 2024 Shift II)

A. India and Bangladesh signed the Farakka Treaty for sharing of the Ganga water.

B. India and Pakistan signed the Shimla Agreement.

C. India and Pakistan signed the Indus Water Treaty.

D. Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee under took bus journey to Lahore and signed a declaration.

E. India and Pakistan signed the Tushkant Agreement.

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36. The SAARC Conference 2004 at Islamabad agreed upon the creation of: (NET December 2005)

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

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

39. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum (NET June 2012 Paper III)

40. The CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) was officially endorsed in October 2010 between (NET June 2013 Paper II)

41. Where is India's Hi-Tech Naval Base "Project Varsha" located? (NET December 2013 Paper II)

42. Recently France has agreed to set up atomic power plant in India at: (NET June 2015 Paper II)

43. The Principal purpose of India's foreign policy vis-a-vis the UN is to pursue three closely related goals. Which of the following is not included among them? (NET December 2015 Paper III)

44. Consider the following statements with regard to MTCR: (NET November 2017 Paper II)

(A) China is not a member of MTCR

(B) India is a member of MTCR

(C) Aims at restricting complete rocket systems

(D) Pakistan is a member of MTCR

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45. Consider the following statements about National Security Council (NSCI) of India: (NET November 2017 Paper III)

(A) It's a three tier organisation consisting of strategic policy group, joint intelligence committee and National Security Advisory Board.

(B) Ministers for External Affairs, Defence, Home, Finance and Commerce are its members

(C) It was formed in the year 1998

(D) The former National Security Advisers were Brajesh Mishra, J.N. Dixit, K.P. Singh.

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46. The term 'flying bees' got associated with which of the following associations? (NET June 2019 Paper II)

47. The Anti-Satellite Missile Test conducted by India on 27th March 2019 is known as (NET June 2019 Paper II)

48. Who gave the idea of 'the New Northern Concert of Power' (NNCP) to analyse the relevance of non-aligned movement in post- cold war era? (NET June 2020 Paper II)

49. Which of the following initiatives resulted in the adoption of the founding principles of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

50. The US-India proximity in the multipolar world in general and Asia in particular is significant because of: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

51. What was the central objective of NIEO initiated at the 1973 NAM Summit? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

52. ‘Chakmas’ are the migrants in India who have come from : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

53. Assertion (A): India-Vietnam friendship dates back to Cold War period.

Reason (R): Vietnam has supported India’s bid for UN Security Council permanent membership.

(MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

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54. Which of the following terrorist groups is not banned by Government of India? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

55. Among the following regional groups, which has signed a Free Trade Agreement with India? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

56. Trilateral Highway Project is a part of India’s Look East Policy. Which two countries are India’s partners in this project? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

57. Kaladan Multimodal transport project is a part of India’s Look East Policy. Which country is India’s partner in this project? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

58. Which of the following refugee communities have been given refuge in India? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

(a)   Tibetans

(b)   Sri Lankan Tamils

(c)   Afghans

(d)   Rohingya

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59. The SAARC Motor Vehicle Agreement was proposed in November, 2014; but could not be accepted due to objections from Pakistan. Subsequently, the same agreement was accepted in June, 2015 by four SAARC member countries under another name. Which were these countries? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

60. India launched the Vision Document for the Asia-Africa Growth corridor in May 2017. Which country is the partner of India is this project? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

61. The status of India in ‘Arctic Council” is (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

62. ‘The Fortaleza Declaration’ is related to the affairs of: (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

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

64. The ‘New Development Bank’ is associated with: (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

65. Indian status in Arctic Council is: (KERALA SET 2021 JULY)

66. A joint defence venture of India and Russia: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

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

68. The Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) which was signed in Moscow, came into force on (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

69. Ping Pong diplomacy referred to the beginning of a new relationship between (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

70. Major consequences of European Union coming into existence are (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

1)      Common Currency

2)      Single Foreign Policy

3)      Single European Market

4)      Single Taxation

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71. The theme “towards a green and happy South Asia”, was adopted at (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

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

73. COMCASA stands for (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

74. ‘Katchatheevu’ island issue was between _________ and ________ (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

75. “Tin Bigha Corridor” and “Teesta Water Accord” are related to the following countries (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

76. The boundary between India and Pakistan is known as: (Jadavpur University B.A 2015)

77. The Belt and Road Initiative comprises of: (Jadavpur University B.A 2022)

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

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

80. United Arab Emirates is a federation of: (JMI M.A. 2022)

81. "Asian Values" as an alternative to western culture was advanced by (JMI M.A. 2016)

82. India's support to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) was motivated by (JMI M.A. 2019)

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

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

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

86. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is the successor to the Shanghai Five. Identify the correct statement about SCO; (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(i) The Shanghai Five group was created on 26th April, 1996.

(ii) The Council of Heads of State is the top decision-making body in the SCO.

(iii) This council meets at the SCO summits, which are held each year in one of the member states' capital cities.

(iv) Recently Iraq has officially joined the group in 2023.

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87. India-Japan Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy entered into force on : (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

88. The initiative for Africa Fund was taken by: (GUJARAT SET 2010)

89. Dispute in the Siachen Glacier area is between: (GUJARAT SET 2010)

90. Who wrote the book India : Emerging Power? (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

91. The Sagarmala project is aimed at: (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

92. 9. Who authored the book, The Imperatives of Non-alignment? (GUJARAT SET 2017 AUG PAPER II)

93. 10. Who advocated the policy of genuine non-alignment?  (GUJARAT SET 2017 AUG PAPER II)

94. The term 'economic statecraft' was coined by: (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER III)

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

96. "India and Pakistan are not in agreement over the demarcation line in "Sir Creek". The line in Sir Creek exists in which state of India? (CUET UG 2023)

97. When was the Energy Conservation Act passed? (CUET UG 2024)

98. Major wars between India and Pakistan took place in (CUET PG 2022)

99. The full form of NSSP, a pact between India and United States, stands for (CUET PG 2023)

100. India-USA Agreement signed in 2020 is known as (CUET PG 2021)