Civics Polity

International Relations

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International relations examines how nation states interact, resolve conflicts, and formulate foreign policies on global issues. It covers concepts like deterrence, interventionism, cultural diplomacy, and peacekeeping operations. These topics are frequently tested in civil services and political science examinations.

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International Relations Questions

Multiple choice

Modern warfare has changed from large scale clashes of armies to suppression of civilian populations. Chemical agents that do their work silently appear to be suited to such warfare; and regretfully, there exist people in military establishments who think that chemical agents are useful tools for their cause. Which of the following statements best sums up the meaning of the above passage?

  1. Modern warfare has resulted in civil strife.

  2. Chemical agents are useful in modern warfare.

  3. Use of chemical agents in warfare would be undesirable.

  4. People in military establishments like to use chemical agents in war.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage describes modern warfare's shift toward civilian suppression and mentions chemical agents as 'regretfully' suited to this purpose. The phrase 'regretfully, there exist people...' indicates the author's disapproval. Option C correctly captures this - the use of chemical agents is portrayed as undesirable/problematic, not merely useful or preferred.

Multiple choice

Balance of Power is the major concern of

  1. The Doctrine of Nuclear Deterrence

  2. The Doctrine of Trusteeship

  3. The Doctrine of Ends and Means

  4. The Doctrine of Disarmament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Balance of Power is the major concern of The Doctrine of Nuclear Deterrence.

Multiple choice

The main problem in the way of World Peace is

  1. The Policy of Disarmament

  2. World Economic Integration

  3. Political Terrorism

  4. Religious Terrorism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The main problem in the way of World Peace is Political Terrorism.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following is called a moral equivalent of war?

  1. Terrorist activities

  2. Nuclear War

  3. Satyagraha

  4. Class Struggle
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It was Mr. William James who in the 27th publication of the American Association for International Conciliation in February 1910 coined the Satyagraha as "The Moral Equivalent of War".

Multiple choice

What does pacifism stand for?

  1. Refusal to participate in war

  2. Promotion of war

  3. The philosophy of non-violent resistance

  4. Promotion of ill-will
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pacifism states that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

Multiple choice

Which of the country's banking have been brought under “Sanctions by U.S.A. recently?

  1. Iraq

  2. North Korea

  3. Pakistan

  4. Iran
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The United States imposed sanctions on Iran's banking sector, restricting Iranian financial institutions from accessing the US financial system. These sanctions were part of broader international pressure related to concerns over Iran's nuclear program and its alleged support for terrorist activities, significantly impacting Iran's ability to conduct international transactions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are true about the Outer Space Treaty?

  1. It bars placing any weapon of mass destruction in the orbit of the earth.

  2. It aims at boosting commercial travel to outer space.

  3. It aims at exploring the mysteries of the space.

  4. All of the above statements hold true.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Outer Space Treaty, formally the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is a treaty that forms the basis of international space law. The treaty was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union on January 27, 1967, and entered into force on October 10, 1967.  The treaty bars States Parties to the Treaty from placing nuclear weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction in orbit of Earth, installing them on the Moon or any other celestial body, or to otherwise station them in outer space. It exclusively limits the use of the Moon and other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes and expressly prohibits their use for testing weapons of any kind, conducting military maneuvers, or establishing military bases, installations, and fortifications.

Multiple choice

Besides USA and France, India has also a Civil Nuclear Deal with

  1. Britain

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. Canada

  5. Australia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India signed civil nuclear agreements with the United States in 2008 (the landmark 123 Agreement), followed by France in 2008. Russia was the third major country with which India signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement in 2010. These agreements ended India's nuclear apartheid and allowed nuclear commerce after the 2008 NSG waiver.

Multiple choice

As many as seven countries have signed agreements for civilian nuclear energy cooperation with India after the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) lifted a 34-year-old ban on nuclear commerce with India in September 2008. Which statements about NSG is/are correct? I. NSG was created following the explosion in 1974 of a nuclear device by a non-nuclear-weapon State II. Hungary is the NSG Chair Country of 2009/2010 III. China was the last permanent member of the UN Security Council to join NSG

  1. I and II only

  2. I only

  3. II and III only

  4. III only

  5. I, II and III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Initially the NSG had seven members, Canada, West Germany. France, Japan, the USSR, the United Kingdom, and the United States. China became a member in 2004.