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

Which of the following is not a defence treaty?

  1. START

  2. IGMDP

  3. SALT

  4. MCTR
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A Correct answer
Explanation

START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks), and MCTR (Missile Technology Control Regime) are all international arms control agreements between nations. However, IGMDP (Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme) was India's indigenous missile development program initiated by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 1983 - it is a domestic defense program, not a treaty between countries.

Multiple choice

The security requirements in which of the following security policies pertains to individuals with conflict of interest in the fields of legal firms, medical firms etc?

  1. Sender authenticity

  2. Multilevel security

  3. Security policy

  4. Chinese wall security policy

  5. Military security policy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The security requirement in Chinese wall security policy pertains to individuals with conflict of interest in the fields of legal firms, medical firms etc.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following was not a principle in the Panchsheel as enunciated in the Sino-Indian agreement in 1954?

  1. Peaceful co-existence.

  2. Mutual respect for territorial integrity.

  3. Mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs.

  4. Mutual help in times of need.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Panchsheel principles were five principles of peaceful coexistence signed between India and China in 1954. They were: mutual respect for territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful co-existence. 'Mutual help in times of need' was not part of the original Panchsheel agreement.

Multiple choice

Zonal councils have been created to ensure

  1. greater cooperation amongst states in the field of planning and other matters of national importance

  2. that the laws passed by various states do not conflict with each other

  3. better utilisation of the limited resources of states

  4. all of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Zonal councils were established in 1957 to promote greater cooperation amongst states in planning and matters of national importance. They facilitate inter-state dialogue on shared challenges, resource coordination, and regional development. They are advisory bodies, not decision-making forums.

Multiple choice

The fundamental principles of Indian foreign policy is based on

  1. non-allianment

  2. imperialism

  3. military treaty

  4. political alliances
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Non-alignment was a core principle of India's foreign policy after independence, championed by Jawaharlal Nehru. It meant not joining any military bloc (like US-led NATO or Soviet-led Warsaw Pact), maintaining strategic independence, and focusing on peace and anti-colonialism.

Multiple choice

India believes that peace can be maintained in the world if

  1. there is no military pact

  2. there is equal regard for all the nations

  3. there is be no colour bar

  4. there is full regard to the principles of the UNO
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India has consistently supported the United Nations and its principles since independence. India's foreign policy emphasizes international cooperation, peaceful conflict resolution, and respect for international law - all core UN principles.

Multiple choice

The economic development of any country is not possible without

  1. mutual international cooperation

  2. eradication of communal politics

  3. accumulation of weapons

  4. exploitation of the weaker section
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Modern economic development requires international cooperation for trade, investment, technology transfer, and policy coordination. No country can achieve optimal growth in isolation due to resource constraints, limited markets, and the interconnected nature of the global economy. Cooperation allows countries to leverage comparative advantages and access larger markets.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a correct statement?

  1. Peacekeeping operations are established by the Security Council.

  2. Peacekeepers are identified only by a United Nations red helmet

  3. UN has no military forces of its own.

  4. Peacekeepers wear their country's uniform.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement B is incorrect because UN peacekeepers are identified by blue helmets or blue berets with the UN insignia, not red helmets. The UN has no standing military force and relies on troop contributions from member states who wear their national uniforms with UN markings.

Multiple choice

Indian foreign policy of non-alignment stands for

  1. acting as a mediator between nation

  2. non-involvement in the power block politics

  3. cooperating with the neighbouring countries

  4. taking side of all the nations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Non-alignment was a policy adopted by India during the Cold War, meaning it chose not to formally align with or against any major power bloc (like the US or USSR).

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the synonym of the word given in capital letters.

This is a fundamental question for a country whose CORE objectives in foreign policy remain the promotion of democracy and the rule of law around the world.

  1. Pivot

  2. Cause

  3. Explanation

  4. Basic

  5. .
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 A pivot is a pin point or shaft on which something rests and turns. A cause is a reason or motive for something. An explanation is a clarification. The correct word in this context is basic. This refers to the elementary or fundamental objectives of foreign policy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a basic principle consistent with the purposes of the UN?

  1. Ensuring that non-members shall also maintain peace

  2. Use of force or threat against a nation having BOP deficit

  3. Settlement of international disputes by peaceful means

  4. Assistance to other countries for the economic upliftment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UN Charter promotes peaceful settlement of disputes and international cooperation; it explicitly prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.

Multiple choice

The fact that the human rights issue has become a political weapon indicates that

  1. political expediency includes an all out bid for survival

  2. high sounding principles are generally implemented

  3. callous sacrifices occur at the altar of economies

  4. both the superpowers are determined to implement it
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer is (1).

The context in which author has described the use of Human rights as a political weapon in the passage is to illustrate the fact that world powers around the world to gain milage out of political opportunism in their misdemeanor use in the name of human rights to satisfy their ego. The most appropriate answer is (1). The options (2), (3) and (4) can be clearly seen for their mendacity in the context where they appear in the passage.