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PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 During the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, who among the following was the President of the United States of America (USA)?
	Ronald Reagen
	George H.W. Bush
	John F Kennedy
	Benjamin Harrison

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 The Cold War is refers to the:
	Increased tension and series of confrontation between USA and the USSR
	Crashing of global market and loss of millions of jobs
	Liberation of states from USSR
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Apart from confrontation for power and influence, the Cold War also involved real ideological conflicts. 2. The Western alliance represented the ideology of liberal democracy and capitalism while the Eastern alliance was committed to the ideology of socialism and communism. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 In the Second World War, which of the following country (ies) was/were part of allied forces? 1. France2. Britain 3. Italy Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 2
	Only 1 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Cold War ended when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities. 2. One of the biggest criticism of US's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan was that it was too costly for USA which wrecked havoc on US economy. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was established just before the end of the Second World War. 2. It declared that armed attack on any one of them in Europe or North America would be regarded as an attack on all of them. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 The 'Warsaw Pact' in 1955 was associated with:
	Non-Alignment Movement (NAM)
	The USA led Western alliance
	The USSR led Eastern alliance
	Both b and c

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. During the Cold War era, Asia-Pacific became the main arena of conflict between the superpowers. 2. The superpowers never used their military power to bring countries into their respective alliances. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 The United States of America (USA) is associated with which of the following? 1. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) 2. Southeast Asian Treaty Organisation (SEATO) 3. Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO) Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	All of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following country (ies) have had close relationship with USSR during the Cold War era? 1. North Vietnam2. North Korea 3. Iraq Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The first non-aligned summit was held in Belgrade in 1961. 2. Growing Cold War tensions and its widening arenas was one of the important concerns of the members of the NAM. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following characterise the strategy of Non-Align Movement(NAM) countries? 1. Complete isolation from world affairs. 2. Non-Alignment to either of the global blocs. 3. Active cooperation among member countries. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following organisation brought a report namely “Towards a New Trade Policy for Development.” ?
	Non-Alignment Movement
	IMF
	United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
	North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to the India's response to the Cold War: 1. India raised its voice against the newly decolonised countries becoming part of alliances. 2. India was in favour of actively intervening in world affairs to soften Cold War rivalries. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. India's policy of Non-alignment served interests more of superpowers rather than India's national interests. 2. As India's Non-alignment, India changed its tilt towards superpowers according to its national interests. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are among the criticism of India's Non-alignment principle? 1. India often refused to take a firm stand on crucial international issues. 2. India was inconsistent and took contradictory postures. 3. It cost India millions of dollars as it remained out of any of the two camps led by superpowers. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which among the following statements about the Cold War is incorrect?
	It was a competition between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies.
	It was an ideological war between the superpowers.
	It triggered off an arms race.
	The US and USSR were engaged in direct wars.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Who among the following is/are signatories of Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT) in 1963? 1. The United States of America (USA) 2. The United Kingdom (UK) 3. The USSR Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 The STRATEGIC ARMS REDUCTION TREATY II (START-II) was signed by which of the following two countries?
	The USA and the USSR
	China and USSR
	South Korea and North Korea
	The USA and Russia

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 The Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) came into being after the:
	Second World War
	The fall of Berlin War
	Russian Revolution, 1917
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR): 1. The Soviet political system centred around the communist party, and no other political party or opposition was allowed. 2. The private property was completely abolished under USSR economic system. The correct statement (s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The East European countries of USSR came under its fold only after the end of second world war. 2. Warsaw Pact was an economic alliance which held them together. The correct statement (s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. At the end of the World War, the economy of USSR was much more developed than the economy of USA and other western nations. 2. The Soviet state ensured a minimum standard of living for all citizens, and the government subsidised the basic necessities including health, education, childcare and other welfare schemes. The correct statement (s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following characterise(s) the state nature of the USSR? 1. Less bureaucratisation 2. High level of accountability 3. Lack of democracy and the absence of freedom of speech Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Mikhail Gorbachev initiated the policies of economic and political reform and democratisation within the country. 2. The reforms were opposed by leaders within the Communist Party. The correct statement (s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following assertion and reason type statements: The primary reason behind disintegration of the USSR was stagnate economy. The Soviet economy used much of its resources in maintaining a nuclear and military arsenal and the space race with the USA Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Both A and R are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	Both A and R are individually correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect.
	Both A and R are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following was/were possible reason(s) behind collapse of the USSR? 1. Stagnated economy 2. Lack of accountability 3. Lack of good beaurucracy functioning Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Rising nationalism and demand of sovereignty by soviet states was the most immediate reason of disintegration of the USSR. 2. Nationalist unrest was strongest in the Central Asian republics given their ethnic and religious differences with the rest of the Soviet Union. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are among implication(s) of the collapse of the second world of the Soviet Union? 1. End of Cold War confrontations. 2. Institutions like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund became powerful. 3. Emergence of many new countries. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is correct regarding 'shock therapy' in context of treatment of post-USSR countries by the World Bank and IMF?
	Complete transition from socialist to capitalist democratic country.
	Despite liberalisation, a significant part of property was to be reminded with the state.
	Private farms were to be replaced by collective farming.
	None of the above.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with reference to the post-USSR collapse economy: 1. The free trade regime and foreign direct investment (FDI) were to be the main engines of change. 2. The post-USSR collapse economy also involved openness to foreign investment, financial opening up or deregulation, and currency convertibility. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The shock therapy administered in the 1990s led the people of ex-USSR states into mass consumption. 2. The shock therapy sponsored by the West brought ruin to the economies and disaster upon the people of the entire region. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is correct with respect to 'the largest garage sale in history' in context of economic discourse in post collapse of USSR economy?
	It referred to the technological upgradation in socialist economies.
	Abolition of state sponsored technologies.
	Valuable industries were undervalued and sold at throwaway prices.
	None of the above.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In post collapse of the USSR, the value of the ruble, the Russian currency, declined dramatically. 2. The real GDP of Russia in 1999 was much higher than what it was in 1989, prior to the collapse of the USSR. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to the West's approach to the erstwhile Soviet states after the collapse of the USSR: 1. The construction of democratic institutions was not given the same attention and priority as the demands of economic transformation. 2. In a bid to keep these states inferior to West countries, the West made sure no Soviet state had strong executive. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: Most of the erstwhile USSR economies, especially Russia, started reviving in 2000. The reason for the revival for most of their economies was the export of natural resources like oil, natural gas and minerals. Azerbaijan, Kazakhistan, Russia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are major oil and gas producers. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Both A and R are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	Both A and R are individually correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect.
	Both A and R are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the former Soviet Republics are prone to conflicts, and many have had civil wars and insurgencies. 2. Chechnya and Dagestan, have had violent secessionist movements in Ukrain. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Central Asian Republics are areas with vast hydrocarbon resources, which have brought them economic benefit. 2. In Eastern Europe, Czechoslovakia split with several provinces like Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina declaring independence. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Among all erstwhile USSR states, India has possibly the best bilateral relations with:
	Russia
	Ukraine
	Kazakhstan
	Uzbekistan

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to the India's relations with the USSR: 1. USSR gave aid and technical assistance for steel plants like Bhilai, Bokaro, Visakhapatnam, and machinery plants like Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., etc. 2. The Soviet Union also supported India's positions on the Kashmir issue in the UN. 3. Hindi films and Indian culture were popular in the Soviet Union. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 India stands to benefit from its relationship with Russia on issues : 1. Kashmir 2. Energy supplies 3. Sharing information on international terrorism Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Russia stands to benefit from this relationship because India is the second largest arms market for Russia. 2. India is seeking to increase its energy imports from Russia and the republics of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Arrange the following in chronological order:
	Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
	Fall of the Berlin Wall
	Disintegration of the Soviet Union
	Russian Revolution

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which among the following statements that describe the nature of Soviet economy is not correct?
	Socialism was the dominant ideology.
	State ownership/control existed over the factors of production.
	People enjoyed economic freedom.
	Every aspect of the economy was planned and controlled by the State.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 In August 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait, the President of the United States was:
	Bill Clinton
	George H W Bush
	George W. Bush
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is correct with respect to 'Operation Desert Storm'?
	It was a financial program of the World Bank and IMF for re-construction of Eastern countries.
	It was an UN military action on Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait.
	It was an American action to remove Missiles from Cuba.
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The USA showcased its technological prowess during the first Gulf war starting the US hegemony formally. 2. During the Clinton years, the US had withdrawn into its internal affairs and was not fully engaged in world politics. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following incidences took place during the Presidentship of Bill Clinton? 1. First Gulf War. 2. Bombing in Yugoslavia. 3. Response to the bombing of the US embassies in Nairobi, Kenya. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. As a part of its 'Global War on Terror', the US launched 'Operation Enduring Freedom' against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban regime in Pakistan. 2. The 'Operation Enduring Freedom' was launched during the Presidentship of Bill Clinton. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 The US forces made arrests all over the world, often without the knowledge of the government of the persons being arrested and detained them in secret prison in Guantanamo Bay. The Guantanamo Bay is located in:
	Cuba
	Mexico
	Guam Island
	British Columbia

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 The objective of the US invasion of Iraq under the code name 'Operation Iraqi Freedom' was:
	To colonise Iraq for economic gains.
	To compel the country to agree with US establishing military bases within Iraqi territory.
	To prevent Iraq from developing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The hegemon must possess both the ability and the desire to establish certain norms for order and must sustain the global structure. 2. Sea- lanes of Communication (SLOCs) is an example of public goods in context of world economy. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The first business school in the world, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, was established in 1881. 2. The first MBA course outside the US was established in 1950. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are among significant constraints on American soft or hard power? 1. American Political system 2. Open nature of American society. 3. International commitments such as North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 2
	Only 1 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The US absorbs about 65 per cent of India's total exports in the software sector. 2. During the Cold War years, India remained on the opposite side of the divide from the US. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which among the following statements is incorrect about the contemporary world order?
	There is an absence of world government, which could regulate the State's behaviour.
	The US is the predominant player in world affairs.
	The States are using force against one another.
	The States, which violate international law, are severely punished by the UN.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is correct with respect to 'Marshall Plan'?
	A treaty to denuclearise Libya by NATO
	Europe re-construction plan after the ravage of the 2nd World War.
	A US policy to rapidly increase its nuclear arsenal
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Under the Marshall Plan, the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC) was established in 1948 to channel aid to the West European states. 2. It became a forum where the Western European states began to cooperate on military issues. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: The European Union has evolved over time from an economic union to an increasingly political one. The process of economic integration of European capitalist countries proceeded step by step leading to the formation of the European Economic Community in 1957. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Both A and R are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	Both A and R are individually correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect.
	Both are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to the European Union (EU): 1. The EU has its own flag, anthem, founding date, and currency. 2. The EU does not have any form of a common foreign and security policy in its dealings with other nations. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. No member of EU other than the organisation itself holds a seat in the United Nations Security Council. 2. The EU's share of world trade is much larger than that of the United States. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with reference to military power of the European Union. 1. The EU's combined armed forces are the second largest in the world. 2. Its total spending on defence is second after the US. 3. None of the EU members has nuclear arsenal. Select the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 'Maastricht Treaty' is related to which of the following organisations?
	Warsaw Pact
	NATO
	Bretten Wood Conference
	European Union

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Bangkok Declaration established which of the following organisations given in the options?
	Asian Development Bank
	World Bank
	ASEAN
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following country (ies) is/are not among founding members of the ASEAN? 1. Indonesia 2. Malaysia 3. Myanmar 4. Brunei Select the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 3 and 4
	Only 2 and 4

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to ASEAN: 1. The primary objective behind establishing ASEAN was to secure military interests of the region amidst the then ongoing armed confrontation between the USA and USSR. 2. A secondary objective was to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. On lines of the European Union, the ASEAN also has placed supranational structures and institutions. 2. The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, is the organisation that carries out coordination of security and foreign policy. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The ASEAN-India FTA came into effect in 1993 with the India's economic reforms. 2. During the Cold War years Indian foreign policy did not pay adequate attention to ASEAN. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is correct with respect to the 'ASEAN Way'?
	Reflects the life style of ASEAN members.
	A form of interaction among ASEAN members that is informal and cooperative.
	The defence policy followed by the ASEAN members.
	The road that connects all the ASEAN members.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following nations adopted an 'open door' policy?
	China
	European Union
	Japan
	USA

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. India and China were great powers in Asia before the advent of Western imperialism. 2. Bilateral trade between India and China has increased from $338 million in 1992 to more than $84 billion in 2017. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following country (ies) is/are part of South Asia? 1. Bhutan 2. Maldives 3. Sri Lanka 4. Myanmar Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 2 and 4
	Only 1, 2 and 4
	Only 1, 2 and 3

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. All countries in South Asia have the same kind of political system. 2. Only Sri Lanka and India have successfully operated a democratic system since their independence from the British. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: Democracy is becoming an accepted norm in the entire region of South Asia. Almost all countries of the South Asian region are already democratic or making a transition to democracy from other form of political systems. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Both A and R are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	Both A and R are individually correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect
	Both are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Maldives was a Sultanate till 1968 when it was transformed into a republic with a Presidential form of government. 2. The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) dominates the political affairs of the island. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 During Bangladesh Liberation War, 1972 who was the Army Chief of Pakistan?
	General Ayub Khan
	General Yahan Khan
	General Parvez Mushraff
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Pakistan's prolonged conflict with India has hampered the prospects of stable democratic rule in Pakistan. 2. Pakistan has a courageous and relatively free press and a strong human rights movement. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following factor(s) has/have encouraged the military rule in Pakistan? 1. Overwhelming social dominance of the military, clergy, and landowning aristocracy. 2. Prolonged conflict of India 3. Role of foreign powers Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: The United States and other Western countries have encouraged the military's authoritarian rule in the past. They think the threat of global Islamist terrorism and the nuclear arsenal is not safe in hands of the political leadership. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Both A and R are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	Both A and R are individually correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect.
	Both are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In the 1970 elections in Pakistan, the Awami League won all the seats in East Pakistan and secured a majority in the proposed constituent assembly for the whole of Pakistan. 2. Under the military rule of General Ayub Khan, the Pakistani army tried to suppress the mass movement of the Bengali people. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Lt Gen H. M. Ershad is related to the Military coup in which country?
	Maldives
	Pakistan
	Bangladesh
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Sinhala community is a major ethnic political force in which of the following South Asian Countries?
	Myanmar
	Maldives
	Afghanistan
	Sri Lanka

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 To which country, India had to send Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in 1980s?
	Maldives
	Myanmar
	Afghanistan
	Sri Lanka

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which among the following statements about South Asia is incorrect?
	All the countries in South Asia are democratic.
	Bangladesh and India have signed an agreement on river-water sharing.
	SAFTA was signed at the 12th SAARC Summit in Islamabad.
	The US and China play an influential role in South Asian politics.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to International Monetary Fund (IMF): 1. All members of IMF have equal say in its decision-making process. 2. IMF is mandated to oversee even those financial institutions and regulations that act at sub-national levels in different countries. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: International Organisations such as the United Nations are indispensable to maintain global order. These international organisations help member states resolve their problems peacefully. Choose the answer using the options given below:
	A and R both are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	A and R A and R both are individually correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect.
	Both A and R are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. League of Nations emerged as a consequent body of the Second World War. 2. The United Nations was founded as a successor to the League of Nations immediately after the Second World War. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are among objective(s) of the United Nations? 1. Prevent international conflicts. 2. Facilitate co-operation among its member nations. 3. Improve the prospects of social and economic development. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In the UN General Assembly, all members have one vote each. 2. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has five permanent members only. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following organisation is outside the ambit of the United Nations?
	World Health Organisation (WHO)
	United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
	International Monetary Fund (IMF)
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are among valid argument(s) is/in are favour of reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)? 1. The Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities. 2. Its decisions reflect only Western values and interests and are dominated by a few powers. 3. It lacks equitable representation. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The World Bank was created during the Second World War in 1944. 2. It is often criticised for setting the economic agenda of the poorer nations, attaching stringent conditions to its loans and forcing free market reforms. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are possible limitations on the reform of 'Veto' power of the United Nations Security Council ? 1. Permanent members are unlikely to agree to such a reform. 2. World may not be ready for such a radical step. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are current context under which the role of the United Nations is being examined? 1. Creation of a Peace building Commission. 2. Agreements to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 3. Abolishing permanent membership of the UNSC. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. This organisation was set up in 1995 as the successor to the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) created after the Second World War. 2. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is an international organisation which sets the rules for global trade. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Composition of the UNSC has been one of India's major concerns regarding the reforms in UN. 2. It is in favour of expansion of the UNSC with equitable representation across the world. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. India supports expansion of UNSC for permanent membership only. 2. India itself also wishes to be a permanent member in a restructured UN. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: In the traditional conception of security, the greatest danger to a country is from military threats. Military actions endanger the core values of a country such as sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	A and R both are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	A and R both are individually correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect
	Both A and R are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: Balance of Power is an important dimension of national security and therefore countries work very hard to maintain it in its immediate neighbourhood. Balance of Power prevents big countries from being aggressive on its small and less powerful neighbours. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	A and R both are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	A and R both are individually correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect
	Both A and R are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are dimensions of the strategy of maintaining balance of power? 1. Build up military powers 2. Good relations with other big countries 3. Enhancing economic and technological power Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are important dimension(s) of the national security? 1. Military actions2.Balance of power 3. Alliance building Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. An alliance is a coalition of states that coordinate their actions to deter or defend against military attack. 2. Most alliances are formalised in written treaties and are based on a fairly clear identification of who constitutes the threat. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: Most threats to a country's security come from outside its borders. Under the present international system, there is no central authority capable of controlling behaviour. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	A and R both are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	A and R both are individually correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect
	Both A and R are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following Assertion and Reason type statements: Internal security has not been given so much importance after the Second World War. After 1945, the US and the Soviet Union appeared to be united and could expect peace within their borders. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	A and R both are individually correct and R is the correct explanation of A
	A and R both are individually correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
	A is correct but R is incorrect
	Both A and R are incorrect.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Cold War between the two superpowers was responsible for approximately one-third of all wars in the post-Second World War period. 2. Most of these wars were fought in the first world countries. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The newly independent countries from colonial rules had to face both external as well as internal security challenges. 2. Between 1946 and 1991, the period was relatively calm from internal security issues perspectives for newly independent countries. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty II was signed between:
	North Korea and South Korea
	The NATO and Russia
	The USA and Soviet Union
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 was a Nuclear Arms Control Treaty. 2. Those countries that had tested and manufactured nuclear weapons before the Second World War were allowed to keep their weapons. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The objective of confidence building is to make sure that rivals do not go to war through misunderstanding or misperception. 2. Sharing the kind of forces and their deployments are part of confidence building measures. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are potential aspects of non-traditional security notions? 1. Environmental degradation 2. Genocide 3. Global diseases Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. One of important components of India's security strategy has been to strengthen international norms and international institutions to protect its security interests. 2. India took initiatives to bring about a universal and non-discriminatory non-proliferation regime with same rights and obligations for all with respect to weapons of mass destruction. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 'Limits to Growth' was published in 1972 by which of the following organisations?
	United Nations
	World Bank
	Club of Rome
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Human Development Report (HDR) is published by:
	UNDP
	WHO
	World Economic Forum
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is known as 'Brundland Report'?
	Limits to growth
	Our common future
	Soil and Food security
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The 'Agenda 21' was introduced in Rio Conference in 1992. 2. One of the biggest criticism against Agenda 21 is that it is biased in favour of economic growth rather than ensuring ecological conservation. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is/are among 'global commons'? 1. the High Seas 2. the Atmosphere 3. A ntarctica 4. Outer Space. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1, 2 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 A term 'Common but Differentiated Responsibilities' is often seen in the discourse of international politics. The term is related to:
	Trade negotiations.
	Safeguard to global commons.
	Environment conservation and climate change.
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement setting targets for industrialised countries to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. 2. China, India, and other developing countries were exempted from the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with reference to sacred groves in India: 1. It is scattered in patches all over the country. 2. Sacred groves vary in size from a few trees to dense forests covering vast tracts of land. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. India's National Auto-fuel Policy mandates cleaner fuels for vehicles. 2. The Energy Conservation Act, passed in 2001, outlines mandatory provisions to use renewable energy resources. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which among the following best explains the reason for growing concerns about the environment?
	The developed countries are concerned about protecting nature.
	Protection of the environment is vital for indigenous people and natural habitats.
	The environmental degradation caused by human activities has become pervasive and has reached a dangerous level.
	None of the above.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which among the following is incorrect about the global commons?
	The Earth's atmosphere, Antarctica, ocean floor and outer space are considered as part of the global commons.
	The global commons are outside sovereign jurisdiction.
	The countries of the North are more concerned about the protection of the global commons than the countries of the South.
	None of the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The World Council of Indigenous Peoples was formed in 1975. 2. The council has consultative status in the UN. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements regarding the environmental movements. 1. Unlike North, most environmental issues in the South are based on the assumption that people live in the forests. 2. Wilderness-oriented perspectives have been predominant in Australia, Scandinavia, North America and New Zealand. The correct statement(s) is/are:
	Only 1
	Only 2
	1 and 2 both
	Neither 1 nor 2

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 What is often called Economic Globalisation usually involves greater economic flows among different countries of the world. Consider the following statements with reference to it: 1. The restrictions imposed by different countries on allowing the imports of other countries have been reduced. 2. The restrictions on movement of capital across the countries have been increased. 3. Developed countries carefully guarded their borders with visa policies to ensure that citizens of other countries cannot take away the jobs of their own citizens. Choose the correct statements :
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 only
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Choose the correct statements about reasons for acceleration of Globalization: 1. The invention of the telegraph, telephone and microchip has revolutionized communication. 2. Printing came into being laying the basis for the creation of nationalism. 3. Technology affects not only the way we think of our personal lives but also our collective lives. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 and 3 only
	All the above

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 World Social Forum is a global platform opposed to neoliberal globalization. Which of the following statements about WSF is/are incorrect? 1. It is a wide coalition composed of human rights activists, environmentalists, labour, youth and women activists. 2. The first WSF meeting was organized in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2000. 3. Fourth and seventh WSF meetings were held in Mumbai in 2004 and 2007 respectively. Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only
	3 only
	1 and 2 only

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following is correct with reference to Globalisation?
	Globalisation is purely an economic phenomenon.
	Globalisation began in 1991.
	Globalisation is the same thing as westernisation.
	Globalisation is a multi-dimensional phenomenon.

PolityDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following argument(s) is/are against the globalisation? 1. It causes economic inequity 2. Reduction of state capacity 3. Environment degradation Choose the correct answer using the options given below:
	Only 1 and 2
	Only 1 and 3
	Only 2 and 3
	All the above