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 political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

What is the main task of Security Council?

  1. Environmental Protection

  2. Maintaining world peace

  3. Prevention of global warming

  4. Prevention of ozone layer depletion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The primary mandate of the Security Council, as defined by the UN Charter, is the maintenance of international peace and security.

Multiple choice geography traffic education traffic and road safety natural hazards : understanding of disaster, management in practice man-made disasters

The decision to offer humanitarian aid is determined by __________.

  1. Theories of social justice

  2. Deontological reasoning

  3. Teleological reasoning

  4. Socio-political factors

  5. All above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Humanitarian aid is something which is closely related to certain ideals of human society. Its implementation guards interests of society. Social justice is achieved by adopting necessary and reasonable measures. 

The theories of social justice in the context of social work generally address the differing philosophical approaches used to inform societal decisions about the distribution or allocation of resources. Humanitarian aid is one such thing determined by social justice. 
Deontological reasoning is something that differentiates the actions right from wrong. This theory is often associated with Immanuel Kant. Kant believed that ethical actions follow universal moral laws, such as “Don’t lie. 
 Don’t steal. Deontological reasoning also talks about humanitarian aid. Teleological ethics is a theory of morality that derives duty or moral obligation from what is good or desirable as an end to be achieved. To aid society is one such goal. There are socio-political factors which include human rights in it. These factors and theories aid in determination to provide humanitarian aid.

Multiple choice geography traffic education traffic and road safety natural hazards : understanding of disaster, management in practice man-made disasters

What kind of problem is Terrorism?

  1. Local problem

  2. Global problem

  3. Regional problem

  4. National problem
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Terrorism is a systematic use of terror as a means of oppression. It is a global problem which involves the use of intentionally indiscriminate violence. Terrorism is thus the systematic use of violence to generate fear, and thereby to achieve political goals.

Multiple choice political science the non-aligned movement nam non-aligned movement non-aligned movement and west asia

What are the main features of non-aligned Country? select correct option. 

  1. It is not aligned to any of the power blocs.

  2. It retains its freedom to take independent foreign policy decisions.

  3. It supported all kind of military alliance like NATO, SEATO, Warsaw Pact, etc.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B Correct answer
Explanation

The main features of non-aligned Country are:

  • It is not aligned to any of the power blocs.
  • It retains its freedom to take independent foreign policy decisions.
  • It is opposed to any kind of military alliance like NATO, SEATO, Warsaw Pact, etc.

Multiple choice political science the non-aligned movement nam non-aligned movement non-aligned movement and west asia

Which of the following factors are responsible for Non-Alignment?

  1. Global tension caused by Cold War

  2. Right of Independent judgement

  3. Use of Moderation in relation to all big powers

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Factors responsible for Non-Alignment:

  • Global tension caused by Cold War.
  • Right of Independent judgement.
  • Struggle against imperialism and neo-colonisation.
  • Use of moderation in relations to all big powers.
  • Restructuring international economic order.

Multiple choice political science the non-aligned movement nam non-aligned movement non-aligned movement and west asia

"To encourage friendly relations among Countries" was the objective of which of the following?

  1. Panchsheel

  2. Non-alignment Movement

  3. Pelindaba treaty

  4. Mercosur treaty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The main objective of the NAM at the beginning was to keep away the newly independent countries of Asia and Africa from the super power rivalry and to protect and preserve their newly acquired independence. The other important objectives of the NAM are the following:

  • To eliminate all those causes which could lead to war.
  • To protect the nascent freedom of the new-born independent countries of Asia and Africa from colonial domination.
  • To oppose colonialism imperialism and radial discrimination.
  • To advocate sovereign equality of all states.
  • To encourage friendly relations among countries.

Multiple choice geography the world after world war - ii basics of european union trade and trade organisations trade

EPC, CFSP and ESDP are all examples of what?

  1. Areas where the Commission has developed a leading role

  2. Political co-operation in foreign policy

  3. Areas of qualified majority voting decision-making

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

European Political Co-operation (EPC), the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) are all forms of political co-operation in the EU. This means that they are all programmes that share the goal of co-operation in the 'high politics' of foreign policy, either in the diplomatic or the military realm. These forms of co-operation are intergovernmental, which means that the European Council, and not the Commission, plays a leading role. Most decisions in political co-operation are taken by unanimity, although there are provisions for qualified majority voting in limited circumstances as well as provisions for member states to abstain from voting without blocking the process of political cooperation among other member states.

Multiple choice geography the world after world war - ii basics of european union trade and trade organisations trade

What did European Political Co-operation achieve?

  1. It created an intergovernmental framework for coordination on foreign policy issues

  2. It created the position of foreign minister for the European Community

  3. It introduced a foreign policy dimension to the European Community

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

European Political Co-operation (EPC) created an intergovernmental framework for coordination on foreign policy issues. This represented 'deepening' of integration and it allowed Member States to develop common positions on the Middle East (which was important as part of Europe's response to the oil crisis caused by OPEC embargoes), and at the Conference for Security and Co-operation in Europe and for UN General Assembly voting. This co-operation was limited. EPC did not take place within the institutional framework of the European Community; co-operation took place purely on an intergovernmental basis, without the involvement of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Court of Justice. It was also limited-it did not create a foreign minister position. 

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

Which one of the following promotes national unity?

  1. Many festivals

  2. Many religions

  3. National festivals

  4. Inter-state disputes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Feeling of togetherness or oneness towards one’s own country is called National integration. India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc. there is a feeling of oneness among people. National integration is necessary for building strong and prosperous nation. Festivals promote national integration. For example festivals like Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali etc are celebrated by people of India irrespective of the religions.

Multiple choice nationalist movement in indo china national liberation movements in the colonies recent social movements social movements in our time

President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger shared a belief in "realpolitik", which is best described as __________.

  1. a realistic belief in the ideal of democracy over any other interests

  2. a foreign policy that puts human rights first

  3. a foreign policy patterned after that of Germany

  4. diplomacy guided by the writings of Immanuel Kant

  5. a foreign policy guided by national interests rather than ideals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger shared a belief in "realpolitik", which is best described as a foreign policy guided by national interests rather than ideals.

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

Which is correct regarding power sharing?

  1. It doesn't help to reduce the conflict between different groups

  2. More conflict between different groups

  3. It helps to reduce the conflict between different groups

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Power sharing is the very essence of democracy.
  • Power sharing helps to reduce the conflict between different groups.
  • Reasons for power sharing are coalition government, decentralization of powers and for protection of minorities in the country.
Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

The belief that all conflict is harmful and must be avoided is a  _______.

  1. traditional view

  2. human relation view

  3. interactionist view

  4. functional view
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The traditional view of conflict, prevalent in the early 20th century, argued that conflict was a sign of poor management and should be avoided or eliminated entirely.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

The desire to withdraw or suppress a conflict is ______.

  1. process conflict

  2. avoiding

  3. dysfunctional conflict

  4. functional conflict
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Avoiding is a conflict-handling style characterized by the desire to withdraw from or suppress a conflict, often to maintain peace or because the individual feels the conflict is not worth the effort.

Multiple choice civics community and community development diverse democracy national integration community development introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

If the disputes are not serious, they can be solved _________.

  1. Globally

  2. Mutually

  3. Nationally

  4. Distantly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A dispute is an argument or disagreement over something. For example, the dispute between master and his servant, the dispute between workers and employers, the dispute between father and his son, etc. If the disputes are not serious, they should be solved within themselves mutually. But sometimes it becomes so serious that people need to visit courts for a solution.