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 indian foreign policy india's foreign policy foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries foreign relations

Disarmament means ______.

  1. The creation of weapons

  2. The destruction of weapons

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Disarmament means the reduction of arms and weapons through international treaties and agreements signed in between two or more states. It’s an attempt to eliminate or radically reduce armaments. Most disarmament proposals are based on the assumption that weapons are an important source of conflict in themselves.

Multiple choice political science indian foreign policy india's foreign policy foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries foreign relations

The disarmament is aimed at firstly to destruction of all nuclear weapons that threaten world peace and secondly to divert these funds (used for making these weapons) to ____________.

  1. Fight against disease and poverty

  2. End discrimination

  3. Create more wealth

  4. Provide human rights
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The aim of disarmament is:-

1. Elimination and abolition of nuclear weapons.
2. Abolition of other threats of mass destruction.
3. Channelise the funds which are used for making the weapons in poverty eradication and eliminating diseases.
4. Empower people to engage actively to work for a nuclear-free and peaceful future.

Multiple choice political science indian foreign policy india's foreign policy foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries foreign relations

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the NWS under the treaty?

  1. NWS may not transfer nuclear weapons to NNWS

  2. NWS may not assist or encourage any NNWS to acquire or manufacture nuclear weapons

  3. NWS must pursue negotiations on nuclear disarmament, and general and complete disarmament

  4. NWS must prevent NNWS from acquiring or building nuclear power reactors on their own territory.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The Non - Proliferation Treaty is a landmark international treaty with the objective of preventing the spread of Nuclear weapons, reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons and the peaceful use of nuclear technology. It was signed in 1968 and came into force on 1970. It recognizes Nuclear Weapons States and the Non-Nuclear Weapon States. It was initially made for 25 years but was extended to an indefinite period in 1995. The Nuclear Weapon States agree not to transfer nuclear weapon and not to assist, encourage, or induce a non-nuclear weapon state in acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Multiple choice political science indian foreign policy india's foreign policy foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries foreign relations

Which state renounced its nuclear weapons and joined the NPT as a NNWS in 1991? 

  1. Ukraine

  2. South Africa

  3. Cuba

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

South Africa is the only nation that developed nuclear weapons by itself and later deconstructed them. It renounced its nuclear weapons and joined the NPT as a Non Nuclear Weapon State in 1991. 

Multiple choice political science indian foreign policy india's foreign policy foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries foreign relations

Who are the five nuclear weapon states (NWS) according to the NPT?

  1. Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and China

  2. Russia, the United States, Israel, France and China

  3. Russia, the United States, Germany, Japan and China

  4. Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Pakistan and India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The NPT defines nuclear weapon states (NWS) as "those that have built and tested a nuclear explosive device before 1 January 1967:; these are the United States, The United Kingdom, Russia, China, and France.

Four other states that aren't a party to the treaty but posses nuclear weapons are : India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel.

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

"Special powers to the permanent member countries of UNO is undemocratic" because__________.

  1. It is impossible to establish world peace with these nations

  2. Existence of democratic countries depend on the decisions of these nations

  3. They influence the UNO to accept their decisions

  4. Above all
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The veto power held by permanent members of the UN Security Council is often criticized because it allows these nations to block resolutions that conflict with their national interests, thereby influencing the UN to align with their decisions.

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

What was the main task of Trusteeship Council?

  1. Preventing third world war

  2. Supervising the administration of trust territories placed under the trusteeship system

  3. Maintenance of global peace

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

The Trusteeship Council was established to provide international supervision for 11 trust territories and ensure that adequate steps were taken to prepare them for self-government or independence.

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
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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

"Mutual non-aggression" was the principal of which of the following?

  1. Panchsheel

  2. Cold War

  3. World War

  4. All above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 1954, India and China signed an agreement containing five principles of peaceful co-existence. These principles collectively known as "Panchsheel" became guidelines for the Non-Aligned Movement to evolve. These five principles were:

  • Mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs.
  • Mutual non-aggression.
  • Equality for Mutual benefits.
  • Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
  • Peaceful co-existence.

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.