200950 + Mcqs in General McqOptions

1.	Match the communities with the respective countries with the help of codes given below:Communities a. Yezidis b. Ithna Ashari Shi'is c. Mandaeans d. Mizrahi Countriesi. Kuwaitii. Israeliii. Syriaiv. IraqCodes: a b c d
A.	i iii ii iv
B.	iii i iv ii
C.	iv ii iii i
D.	ii iv i iii
Answer» C. iv ii iii i

Discussion

2.	'A-Orange' was used by the United States in one of the following wars:
A.	Second World War
B.	Vietnam War
C.	Gulf War-II
D.	Gulf War-I
Answer» C. Gulf War-II

Discussion

3.	Contemporary Iraq is bordered by the following countries:
A.	Kuwait, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, Turkey, Saudi Arabia
B.	Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey
C.	Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Iran, Kuwait, Turkey
D.	Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Answer» C. Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Iran, Kuwait, Turkey

Discussion

4.	Identify the correct code for Assertion A and Reason R on the basis of the code given below:Assertion A: Niger Delta of Nigeria has rich oil reserves but Nigeria is struck with numerous problems of environmental hazards and environmental injustice.Reason R: According to World Bank only one percent of the oil revenues actually reach the population due to misdistribution and corruption.Codes:
A.	A is correct, but R is not the right explanation.
B.	A is correct and R is the right explanation.
C.	Both A and R are incorrect.
D.	R is correct, but A is not correct.
Answer» C. Both A and R are incorrect.

Discussion

5.	Match the leaders mentioned in List - I with the countries mentioned in List - II with the help of code given below:List - I (Leaders) a. Lukashenko b. Islam Karimov c. Ilham Alier d. V. Putin List - II (Countries)1. Russia2. Belarus3. Uzbekistan4. AzerbaijanCodes: a b c d
A.	2 3 4 1
B.	3 4 2 1
C.	4 2 3 1
D.	1 2 3 4
Answer» B. 3 4 2 1

Discussion

6.	Identify the correct code for the Assertion A and Reason R as given below:Assertion A: The Russian Premier and the Chinese President met in 1997 to establish a new 'strategic partnership' and also called for the creation of a multipolar world system.Reason R: This exercise was to bring about a new Sino- Russian axis to counter US domination in global affairs.Codes:
A.	A is correct, but R is not the right explanation.
B.	Both A and R are incorrect.
C.	Both A and R are correct.
D.	A is not correct, but R is correct.
Answer» D. A is not correct, but R is correct.

Discussion

7.	The BTC energy pipeline originates from which country?
A.	Armenia
B.	Georgia
C.	Azerbaijan
D.	Kazakhstan
Answer» D. Kazakhstan

Discussion

8.	'Zaibatsu' was corporate conglomerates promoted by
A.	China
B.	Korea
C.	Japan
D.	Taiwan
Answer» D. Taiwan

Discussion

9.	Identify the correct code for Assertion A and Reason R as given below:Assertion A: The United States administration considers South Asia as a low-salience zone so far management of global affairs is concerned.Reason R: It is considered so because the intra and inter-country tensions and conflicts remain within manageable limits.Codes:
A.	A is correct, but R is not full explanation of A.
B.	A is not correct and R is correct explanation of A.
C.	Both A and R are incorrect.
D.	A is correct and R is correct explanation.
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	Which one of the following countries is not a member of NATO?
A.	Hungary
B.	Belarussia
C.	Czech Republic
D.	Poland
Answer» C. Czech Republic

Discussion

11.	'Mischief Reef' was occupied by China in 1995 from the control of
A.	The Philippines
B.	Taiwan
C.	Japan
D.	Vietnam
Answer» E.

Discussion

12.	The 'Komodo Dragons' are found in
A.	China
B.	Indonesia
C.	Vietnam
D.	Cambodia
Answer» C. Vietnam

Discussion

13.	Identify the correct code in ascending chronological order for the following:I. The British grant of independence to MalayaII. Unu become Prime Minister of BurmaIII. American withdrawal from Subic and clark basesIV. French defeat at Dien Bien PhuCodes:
A.	III, II, IV, I
B.	II, IV, III, I
C.	II, IV, I, III
D.	I, III, II, IV
Answer» D. I, III, II, IV

Discussion

14.	Who amongst the following Prime Ministers of India took initiative to break ice in relations with China?
A.	Rajiv Gandhi
B.	Indira Gandhi
C.	Narsimha Rao
D.	Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer» B. Indira Gandhi

Discussion

15.	Choose the correct code for the Assertion A and Reason R given as under:Assertion A: Globalisation has broken all the barriers of tradition, culture, ethnicity, religion, trade, transfer of technology, inter-operability, national security and so on.Reason R: The information and communication technology (ICT) has played a decisive role in the metamorphosis of the world into a global village, eventually amounting to 'Think globally and act locally.'Codes:
A.	Both A and R are correct.
B.	Both A and R are not correct.
C.	A is correct, but R is not correct.
D.	A is not correct, but R is correct.
Answer» B. Both A and R are not correct.

Discussion

16.	Identify the correct code for Assertion A and Reason R on the basis of the code given below:Assertion A: India-Bangladesh boundary problem is a colonial inheritance since the drawing of the Bengal boundary by Radcliffe, was to be on the basis of religious considerations.Reason R: The border between two parts of Bengal were to be demarcated into homogeneous majority areas of Muslims and non-Muslims while considering other factors.Codes:
A.	A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.	A is correct, but R is not the correct answer.
C.	Both A and R are incorrect.
D.	R is correct, but A is not correct.
Answer» B. A is correct, but R is not the correct answer.

Discussion

17.	Appropriately match the names of river water management projects given in the List - I where India is a party in negotiations with the names of the countries in the List - II with the help of the code given below:List - I (Name of Projects) a. Teesta Waters b. Kishan Ganga c. Karnali d. Chuka Valley List - II (Name of Countries)i. Pakistanii. Bhutaniii. Bangladeshiv. NepalCodes: a b c d
A.	iii i iv ii
B.	ii i iii iv
C.	iii ii iv i
D.	i iii ii iv
Answer» B. ii i iii iv

Discussion

18.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other as Reason R for A. Identify the appropriate code for them.Assertion A: The non-alignment is not a goal but a strategy to pursue national interests in certain ways.Reason R: The statement holds that there is no absolute sanctity of the non-alignment movement. It can be subjected to modification as per change in international political order.Codes:
A.	A is right, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B.	A is right and R is the correct explanation of A.
C.	A is wrong and R is wrong explanation of A.
D.	A is wrong, but R is the correct explanation of A.
Answer» B. A is right and R is the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

19.	Identify the correct code for the Assertion A and Reason R as given below:Assertion A: It is a constant trend of advancing science and technology to put more and more power available at the disposal of smaller units. Progress in sensing, display and transmission technologies are indeed highly startling.Reason R: This has been the outcome of the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA).Codes:
A.	Both A and R are not correct.
B.	Both A and R are correct, but R is not the comprehensive explanation of A.
C.	A is correct, but R is not correct.
D.	A is not correct, but R is correct.
Answer» C. A is correct, but R is not correct.

Discussion

20.	Match the following strategies in Table - I with the intertwined warfare in table - II with the help of code given as under:Table - I (Strategy) a. MAD b. MAID c. 'Hit and Run' strategy d. Strategy of attrition Table - II (Warfare)1. Conventional Warfare2. Nuclear Warfare3. Cyber Warfare4. Guerrilla WarfareCodes: a b c d
A.	2 3 4 1
B.	1 2 3 4
C.	3 4 1 2
D.	4 2 3 1
Answer» B. 1 2 3 4

Discussion

21.	Identify the correct code for Assertion A and Reason R as given below:Assertion A: During 1990s, economic rise of China and its foreign direct investment could be accredited to the Chinese diaspora and outside Chinese sources.Reason R: China's governmental policies under the shadow of globalisation helped in promoting unhindered foreign direct investment and production.Codes:
A.	Both A and R are correct.
B.	Both A and R are not correct.
C.	A is correct, but R is not correct.
D.	A is not correct, but R is correct.
Answer» C. A is correct, but R is not correct.

Discussion

22.	Identify the correct code for the Assertion A and Reason R as given below:Assertion A: The struggle between the liberal value of free trade and the mercantilist value of protectionism continues today.Reason R: As a measure of protecting domestic products from foreign imports and also for promoting trade, the countries have imposed various tariff and non-tariff barriers as a mechanism of favourable trade balance.Codes:
A.	Both A and R are not correct.
B.	A is correct, but R is not the right answer.
C.	A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
D.	A is not correct, but R is correct.
Answer» D. A is not correct, but R is correct.

Discussion

23.	Who, among the following, encapsulated that 'the State contemplating the use of military force must have a morally good objective'?
A.	Hugo Grotius
B.	Quincy Wright
C.	J.G. Starke
D.	C. Fenwick
Answer» B. Quincy Wright

Discussion

24.	Who lamented that 'humanity had entered the new millennium through a gate of fire'?
A.	Kofi Annan
B.	Ban Ki Moon
C.	Boutros Boutros Ghali
D.	U. Thant
Answer» B. Ban Ki Moon

Discussion

25.	Who among the following asserted that 'climate change is a bigger threat than terrorism'?
A.	David King
B.	R.K. Pachauri
C.	Hannes Alfoven
D.	Tony Blair
Answer» B. R.K. Pachauri

Discussion

26.	Identify the correct code in ascending order in the following phases of international action suggested under 'Agenda for Peace':(i) Preventive diplomacy(ii) Peace building(iii) Peace enforcement(iv) Preventive deploymentCodes:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
B.	(i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
C.	(i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
D.	(i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
Answer» C. (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)

Discussion

27.	Match the following books in List - I with their authors in List - II with the help of code given as under:List - I (Books) a. Democratic Ideals and Realities b. The influence of Sea Power in History c. Command of the Air d. On War List - II (Authors)1. Clausewitz2. G. Douhet3. H.J. Mackinder4. A.T. MahanCodes: a b c d
A.	1 2 3 4
B.	3 4 2 1
C.	2 1 3 4
D.	4 3 1 2
Answer» C. 2 1 3 4

Discussion

28.	The International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded the 'Preah Vihar' Temple to
A.	Cambodia
B.	Thailand
C.	Both Thailand and Cambodia
D.	None of the two (Cambodia u0026 Thailand)
Answer» B. Thailand

Discussion

29.	Who is known as the 'Father of Modern International Law'?
A.	Cicero
B.	Ambrose
C.	Augustine
D.	Grotius
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	Who stated that 'Terrorism is not like hurricane before which we are helpless'?
A.	George P. Shultz
B.	G.W. Bush
C.	Tony Blair
D.	Bill Clinton
Answer» B. G.W. Bush

Discussion

31.	Who argued that 'the first step in conceptualising the Welfare State involves locating the primary source of tension that gave rise to its particular political economy '?
A.	Golden and Katz
B.	Esping - Anderson
C.	Blunch and Verner
D.	A. Wood
Answer» C. Blunch and Verner

Discussion

32.	In the oriental world, who among the following had not contributed to the evolution of traditional political realism?
A.	Kautilya
B.	Shang Yang
C.	Han Fei
D.	Megasthenese
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Who opined that 'liberalism is the strongest contemporary challenge to realism'?
A.	Caporaso
B.	John Locke
C.	Emmanuel Kant
D.	Adam Smith
Answer» B. John Locke

Discussion

34.	Which one of the following theorists is associated with the 'dependency school' of international relations?
A.	Robert Keohone
B.	Kenneth Waltz
C.	Andre Gunder Frank
D.	Samuel Huntington
Answer» D. Samuel Huntington

Discussion

35.	Identify the correct code for Assertion A and Reason R as given below:Assertion A: Constructivism is not a theory of international politics: rather, it helps to clarify the differences and relative virtues of alternative theories.Reason R: Practitioners of constructivism believe that world politics is socially constructed.Codes:
A.	A is correct, but R is not correct.
B.	A is not correct, but R is correct.
C.	Both A and R are correct, but R is not the comprehensive explanation of A.
D.	Both A and R are not correct.
Answer» D. Both A and R are not correct.

Discussion

36.	Who, among the following thinkers, is not related to traditional realist school?
A.	Thucydides
B.	Nicolo Machiavelli
C.	Thomas Hobbes
D.	Joseph Nye
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	Which of the following statements are correct about the rural cooperatives?(i) They are schools of social dialogue and democracy.(ii) They are based on the values of self-help and self responsibility.(iii) They can transform survival type of activities into legally protected and productive work.(iv) Their members are generally both producers and beneficiaries.Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) and (ii)
B.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
C.	(ii), (iii) and (iv)
D.	(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	The Community Development Programme was started on the recommendation of
A.	Krishnamachari Committee
B.	Project Appraisal Committee
C.	Planning Commission
D.	Balwantrai Mehta Committee
Answer» B. Project Appraisal Committee

Discussion

39.	National Capital Region Planning Board is
A.	Statutory Body
B.	Created by an executive order
C.	Established by the Planning Commission
D.	Created by the Ministry of Urban Development under judicial direction
Answer» B. Created by an executive order

Discussion

40.	Arrange the following programmes for rural development in a sequence and select the correct answer from the codes given below:(i) Intensive Area Development Scheme(ii) Tribal Area Development Programme(iii) Drought-prone Area Programme(iv) Command Area Development ProgrammeCodes:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B.	(ii), (i), (iii) and (iv)
C.	(iv), (iii), (i) and (ii)
D.	(ii), (iv), (i) and (iii)
Answer» C. (iv), (iii), (i) and (ii)

Discussion

41.	Rural Development means:(i) Provision of social services(ii) Improving infrastructure facilities(iii) Providing economic help to the individuals and groups for self employment(iv) Capacity building of rural local governmentSelect the correct answer from the code given below:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
C.	(i) and (iii)
D.	(iii) and (iv)
Answer» B. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Discussion

42.	Arrange the following in a chronological order:(i) Rural-Urban Relationship Committee(ii) National Commission on Urbanisation(iii) Taxation Inquiry Committee(iv) Local Finance Inquiry CommitteeSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
B.	(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
C.	(iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
D.	(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Answer» D. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)

Discussion

43.	MNREGA is a programme that is(i) open to social audit(ii) implemented by the Gram Panchayat at the village level(iii) implemented by the village development officer and Gram Panchayat at the village level(iv) meant for all unskilled able bodied persons desirous to seek workSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
B.	(i) and (ii)
C.	(i), (ii) and (iv)
D.	(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Discussion

44.	Assertion (AS): Civil society organisations promote participative democratic practices.Reason (R): The salient feature of participative democracy is the presence of a large number of voluntary agencies.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.

Discussion

45.	Which one of the following is not included in Eleventh Schedule of Constitution of India?
A.	Planning for economic and social development
B.	Non-conventional energy sources
C.	Poverty alleviation programme
D.	Technical training and vocational education
Answer» B. Non-conventional energy sources

Discussion

46.	Assertion (AS): Rural Development Programmes suffer from lack of effective monitoring and evaluation.Reason (R): Rural Development Administration is deficient in professionalism and have multiplicity of authorities.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

47.	Which one of the following has prescribed a local Government led, community wide and participatory effort to establish a comprehensive action strategy for environmental protection, economic prosperity and community well being in the local jurisdiction?
A.	UN Millennium Development Goals
B.	Local Agenda 21
C.	World Urbanisation Prospects 2001
D.	An Urbanizing World
Answer» C. World Urbanisation Prospects 2001

Discussion

48.	Which of the following is/are the recommendations of P.K. Thungon Committee?(i) Fixed term of 5 years for Panchayati Raj Bodies.(ii) The Panchayati Raj Bodies should not remain superseded for more than six months.(iii) District Collector should be made the CEO of the Zila Parishad.(iv) Setting up of State Finance Commission.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B.	(i), (iii) and (iv)
C.	(iii) and (iv)
D.	(iv) only
Answer» B. (i), (iii) and (iv)

Discussion

49.	The Panchayati Raj Divas (Day) in India is celebrated on
A.	21st April
B.	24th April
C.	2nd October
D.	14th November
Answer» C. 2nd October

Discussion

50.	Global Constitutionalism has impacted India’s economic policy in which of the following ways?(i) It has led to liberalisation of trade.(ii) It led to the introduction of competition in both the public and private sectors of economy.(iii) It led to encouragement to FDI.(iv) It led to adoption of the policy of privatisation.Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:Codes:
A.	(i) and (ii)
B.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
C.	(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D.	(iii), (iv) and (ii)
Answer» D. (iii), (iv) and (ii)

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Match the communities with the respective countries with the help of codes given below:Communities a. Yezidis b. Ithna Ashari Shi'is c. Mandaeans d. Mizrahi Countriesi. Kuwaitii. Israeliii. Syriaiv. IraqCodes: a b c d

'A-Orange' was used by the United States in one of the following wars:

Contemporary Iraq is bordered by the following countries:

Match the leaders mentioned in List - I with the countries mentioned in List - II with the help of code given below:List - I (Leaders) a. Lukashenko b. Islam Karimov c. Ilham Alier d. V. Putin List - II (Countries)1. Russia2. Belarus3. Uzbekistan4. AzerbaijanCodes: a b c d

The BTC energy pipeline originates from which country?

'Zaibatsu' was corporate conglomerates promoted by

Which one of the following countries is not a member of NATO?

'Mischief Reef' was occupied by China in 1995 from the control of

The 'Komodo Dragons' are found in

Identify the correct code in ascending chronological order for the following:I. The British grant of independence to MalayaII. Unu become Prime Minister of BurmaIII. American withdrawal from Subic and clark basesIV. French defeat at Dien Bien PhuCodes:

Who amongst the following Prime Ministers of India took initiative to break ice in relations with China?

Who, among the following, encapsulated that 'the State contemplating the use of military force must have a morally good objective'?

Who lamented that 'humanity had entered the new millennium through a gate of fire'?

Who among the following asserted that 'climate change is a bigger threat than terrorism'?

Identify the correct code in ascending order in the following phases of international action suggested under 'Agenda for Peace':(i) Preventive diplomacy(ii) Peace building(iii) Peace enforcement(iv) Preventive deploymentCodes:

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded the 'Preah Vihar' Temple to

Who is known as the 'Father of Modern International Law'?

Who stated that 'Terrorism is not like hurricane before which we are helpless'?

Who argued that 'the first step in conceptualising the Welfare State involves locating the primary source of tension that gave rise to its particular political economy '?

In the oriental world, who among the following had not contributed to the evolution of traditional political realism?

Who opined that 'liberalism is the strongest contemporary challenge to realism'?

Which one of the following theorists is associated with the 'dependency school' of international relations?

Who, among the following thinkers, is not related to traditional realist school?

The Community Development Programme was started on the recommendation of

National Capital Region Planning Board is

Arrange the following programmes for rural development in a sequence and select the correct answer from the codes given below:(i) Intensive Area Development Scheme(ii) Tribal Area Development Programme(iii) Drought-prone Area Programme(iv) Command Area Development ProgrammeCodes:

Rural Development means:(i) Provision of social services(ii) Improving infrastructure facilities(iii) Providing economic help to the individuals and groups for self employment(iv) Capacity building of rural local governmentSelect the correct answer from the code given below:Codes:

Arrange the following in a chronological order:(i) Rural-Urban Relationship Committee(ii) National Commission on Urbanisation(iii) Taxation Inquiry Committee(iv) Local Finance Inquiry CommitteeSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

Assertion (AS): Civil society organisations promote participative democratic practices.Reason (R): The salient feature of participative democracy is the presence of a large number of voluntary agencies.Codes:

Which one of the following is not included in Eleventh Schedule of Constitution of India?

Assertion (AS): Rural Development Programmes suffer from lack of effective monitoring and evaluation.Reason (R): Rural Development Administration is deficient in professionalism and have multiplicity of authorities.Codes:

Which one of the following has prescribed a local Government led, community wide and participatory effort to establish a comprehensive action strategy for environmental protection, economic prosperity and community well being in the local jurisdiction?

The Panchayati Raj Divas (Day) in India is celebrated on