World Geography and Politics

Bhutan is the only country in the world that has Mahayana Buddhism as its state religion, specifically the Drukpa Kagyu school.

Gwadar Port is a deep-sea port in Gwadar, Balochistan, Pakistan - a strategic project developed with Chinese investment under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Malabar 07 was a major joint naval exercise conducted in the Bay of Bengal from September 4-9, 2007. The participating nations were India, United States, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. This exercise involved 25 warships and was significant for regional maritime cooperation.

SAARC members include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Myanmar is not a member of SAARC - it is part of ASEAN instead. The organization was founded in 1985 and Myanmar was never part of it.

Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by European powers. While Portugal and England are European countries that colonized other regions, Thailand maintained its independence throughout the colonial era through skilled diplomacy. The correct answer is A (Thailand).

Correct answer is (4). 

The Palk Strait is a narrow body of water separating the southeastern coast of India from the northern coast of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal to the northeast with the Palk Bay to the southwest. This geographical feature is an important maritime boundary between the two nations.

The United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) was established to monitor the peace process and oversee the management of arms and armed forces of the Maoists. As UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon was the appropriate authority to make statements about the continuation of UNMIN's mandate. The mission operated from 2007 to 2011 during Nepal's post-civil war transition period.

The Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC), now IORA, had 18 member states as of 2011, including India, Australia, Indonesia, and others from the Indian Ocean region. Option D correctly states this number. Membership has since expanded.

The 15th SAARC Summit was originally scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka. The venue change refers to the summit being moved to Sri Lanka, which is the correct answer. Sri Lanka hosted the 15th SAARC Summit in 2008.

Correct option is (2).

In the first phase of Delhi Metro development, modern coaches were imported from South Korea. The first phase of Delhi Metro (2002-2006) used rolling stock supplied by a consortium including Hyundai Rotem of South Korea. This technology transfer was part of the initial metro development before domestic manufacturing began.

The Radcliffe Line, drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in 1947, demarcates the border between India and Pakistan. This boundary was established during the Partition of British India.

India is a member of G-15 (group of developing countries), UNO (United Nations Organization), and the Commonwealth of Nations. However, India is NOT a member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) - it's a dialogue partner and has FTAs with ASEAN, but not a full member.