International Relations › GroupingsXRegional

2011

Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of the global community over space and time as a geo-strategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?

Options

(a)

It was the hot theatre during the Second World War.

(b)

Its location between the Asian powers of China and India.

(c)

It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period.

(d)

Its location between the Pacific and Indian Oceans and its preeminent maritime character.

Answer

(D)

International Relations › International Initiatives(NGO,Export Control Regimes)

2011

Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multilateral export control regimes called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the difference between them?
1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar- Arrangement is a formal group under the OECD holding identical objectives.
2. The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian, African, and North American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are predominantly from the European Union and American continents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(D)

International Relations › International Org,TreatiesXNuclear

2011

The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty?

Options

(a)

It is a bilateral strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty between the USA and the Russian Federation.

(b)

It is a multilateral energy security cooperation treaty among the members of the East Asia Summit.

(c)

It is a treaty between the Russian Federation and the European Union for energy security cooperation.

(d)

It is a multilateral cooperation treaty among the BRICS countries for the promotion of trade.

Answer

(A)

International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance

2011

Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?

Options

(a)

It can grant loans to any country.

(b)

It can grant loans to only developed countries.

(c)

It grants loans to only member countries.

(d)

It can grant loans to the central bank of a country.

Answer

(C)

Modern History › British PoliciesXEconomic

2011

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)

Modern History › Freedom Movement Personalities

2011

Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories?

Options

(a)

Empirical liberalism

(b)

Existentialism

(c)

Darwin’s theory of evolution

(d)

Dialectical materialism

Answer

(D)

Modern History › Freedom Movement Personalities

2011

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

Options

(a)

Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement

(b)

Participating in the Second Round Table Conference

(c)

Leading a contingent of Indian National Army

(d)

Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

(A)

Modern History › Freedom Movement Personalities

2011

What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S.Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?

Options

(a)

To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons

(b)

To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary

(c)

To facilitate a discussion on India’s Independence in the British Parliament

(d)

To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament

Answer

(A)

Modern History › Freedom Movement Personalities

2011

Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?

Options

(a)

Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man

(b)

The good of individual is contained in the good of all

(c)

The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life

(d)

All the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct in this context

Answer

(B)

Modern History › Freedom Movement Personalities

2011

What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.
2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(A)

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