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Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

When did China become a Republic?

  1. 1950

  2. 1949

  3. 1945

  4. 1960
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A republic was formally established on 1st January 1912 following the Xinhai Revolution which began on 10th October 1911. The Revolution helped in throwing the Qing Dynasty that ruled over two thousand years in China. From its founding until 1949 it was based on mainland China. After 1912 the republic faced many hurdles but in 1949 China emerged as a Republic Nation.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Which region acted as a buffer zone between India and China?

  1. Nepal

  2. Tibet

  3. Bhutan

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

From times, Tibet has served as buffer zone between India and China. But it’s not so in present times. In 1959, China occupied Tibet and since then the border has become a contentious issue between India and China.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

In which year did Sri Lanka gain freedom?

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1948

  4. 1949
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C Correct answer
Explanation

On February 4, 1948, Ceylon was granted independence as the Dominion of Ceylon. Dominion status within the British Commonwealth was retained for the next 24 years until May 22, 1972 when it became a republic and was renamed the Republic of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

China annexed Tibet in _____.

  1. 1960

  2. 1940

  3. 1945

  4. 1950
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D Correct answer
Explanation

On October 7th, 1950 the units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army crossed the River Yangtze into Kham, the eastern province of Tibet in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Multiple choice political science foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations

This was not the reason for Indo-China war in 1962 ____________.

  1. Border dispute between two countries

  2. Chinese regarded India as their main rival in Asia

  3. Growing friendship between India and former Soviet Union

  4. Growing friendship between India and U.S.A.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It is not a reason at all.

Multiple choice political science foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations

Who demarcated the line which divides India and Pakistan?

  1. Sir Cyril Radcliffe

  2. Mr Mortimer Durand

  3. Sir Henry McMohan

  4. Lord Mountbatten
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Cyril Radcliffe was the chairman of the Boundary Commissions appointed to demarcate the borders between India and Pakistan in 1947.

Multiple choice political science foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations

In which of the following year did India and China enter a war over the border issue in the year ?

  1. 1960

  2. 1962

  3. 1964

  4. 1966
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B Correct answer
Explanation

On October 20 1962, China's People's Liberation Army invaded India across McMohan line on the northeast frontier and Ladakh. A disputed Himalayan region was the main reason for the war along with other issues. Unable to reach a political solution on the disputed 3,225 km Himalayan border, China launched attack. Chinese troops had captured Rezang La in Chushul and Tawang region.  

Multiple choice political science foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations

Pakistan and India went to war over Bangladesh issue in year __________.

  1. 1948

  2. 1965

  3. 1971

  4. 1975
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The India - Pakistan war of 1971 started on December 3 and it lasted 13 days, which led to the surrender of Pakistan to India and liberation of East Pakistan which is today known as Bangladesh. It started with Pakistani Air Force launching a pre-emptive strike on 11 airfields in northwestern India. The war ended when the chief of Pakistani forces General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi and his 93,000 troops surrendered to the joint forces of Indian Army and Mukti Bahini. 

Multiple choice political science some neighbouring countries of india and its relationship with them india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations

Indian Army conducted surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC on 29th September, 2016. What other responses has India made to Pakistani terror threat?

  1. Withdrawing from the SAARC summit

  2. Withdrawing MFN status to Pakistan

  3. Both of the above

  4. Neither of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Army conducted surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control. DGMO Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh said the motive of the operation was to hit out at terrorists planning to infiltrate into  the Indian territory.