Revision MCQs

INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS &
SECURITY
(142 MCQS)
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Q1. Indian and Uzbekistan have signed Q5. India is not a member of which of the
Memorandum of Understanding in following Groupings?
which of the following areas? (a) BRICS
1. Military Medicine (b) SCO
2. Military Education (c) G-7
3. Military Training (d) G-20
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: Q6. Consider the following statements
(a) 1 and 2 only regarding BRICS:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It is an informal group of states.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Sixth summit produced an agreement
(d) 1, 2 and 3 on the New Development Bank
3. Eighth summit of BRICS was held in Goa.
Q2. With which among the following group Which of the statements given above is/are
of countries is India presently correct?
negotiation Bilateral Trade and (a) 1 only
Investment Agreement (BTIA)? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) ASEAN (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) GCC (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) EU
(d) MERCOSUR Q7. Which of the following foundational
agreements have been signed between
Q3. Consider the following countries: India and USA?
1. Australia 1. BECA
2. Canada 2. COMCASA
3. China 3. GSOMIA
4. India Select the correct answer using the codes given
5. Japan below:
6. USA (a) 1 only
Which of the above are ‘Free trade partners’ of (b) 2 only
the ASEAN? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only Q8. Which of the following is/are Principal
(d) 2, 3, 4 and 6 only Judicial Organ of United Nations?
1. International Criminal Court
Q4. Which of the following country was not 2. International Court of Justice
the founding member of the BRICS? Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) India below:
(b) China (a) 1 only
(c) South Africa (b) 2 only
(d) Brazil (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q9. Consider the following statements about Commission on International Religious

International Criminal Court (ICC): Freedom" in news recently?
1. ICC was established through Rome 1. It is a U.S. federal government
Statue. commission
2. India has ratified Rome Statute and is a 2. USCIRF's principal responsibilities are to
member state of ICC. review the facts and circumstances of
3. United Nations Security Council may violations of religious freedom
refer an act of aggression which may internationally
have occurred to ICC for investigations 3. It makes policy recommendations to the
as per UN Charter. President only.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the codes given
correct? below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above (d) None of the above

Q10. Consider the following statements with Q13. Currently, India is not part of which of
respect to Outer Space Treaty, 1967: the following?
1. It bans all kind of military activity in 1. ASEAN
space. 2. RCEP
2. India is a party to the treaty. 3. QUAD
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. NATO
correct? Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below:
(b) 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 4 only
(d) None of the Above
Q11. Which of the following are members of
the Eurasian economic Union? Q14. Consider the following statements
1. Kyrgyzstan related to International Convention on
2. Uzbekistan Civil Aviation (ICAO):
3. Armenia 1. It does not allow any country to shoot
4. Russia down the Civilian Aircraft under any
5. Belarus circumstances.
Select the correct answer: 2. It designates the International Civil
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only investigate the attacks on civilian

(c) 1, 4 and 5 only aircrafts.

Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
correct?
(a) 1 only
Q12. Which of the following statement(s)
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(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q18. Consider the following statements about
International Court of Justice (CJI):
Q15. Consider the following statements 1. International Court of Justice has been
related to Generalized System of established under Rome Statute.
Preferences (GSP) adopted by US: 2. The seat of the International court of
1. It allows duty free import of certain Justice is at the peace Palace in New
goods into US economy in order to York
promote economic growth in poor and 3. The Court is composed of 15 judges,
developing economies. who are elected for terms of office of
2. The GSP is considered to be an nine years by the United Nation Gender
exception to Most Favoured Nation Assembly and the Security Council.
(MFN) Principle. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q19. Consider the following statements with
Q16. Which among the following countries respect to institutions of BRICS:
are the members of the Shanghai 1. Contingent reserve Arrangement is set
Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? up under BRICS to tackle BOP crisis.
1. Azerbaijan 2. Under new Development Bank, veto
2. Kazakhstan power is accorded on China and India
3. Belarus only.
4. Tajikistan Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given correct?
below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 4 only
Q20. Consider the following statements about
Q17. 'Blue Dot Network' that is often seen in International Criminal Court (ICC):
news is related to which of the 1. ICC investigates and where warranted,
following? tries individuals charges with the gravest
(a) It is a dark web network. crimes of concern to the international
community such as genocide, war
(b) It is the name of malware that affected
crimes, crimes against humanity and the
ISRO
crime of aggression.
(c) It is an international infrastructure rating
2. Cases for trial at ICC can be referred by
mechanism
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
(d) It is the network of drug traffickers in
as per the UN Charter.
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Which of the statements given above is/are Q25. Resolution 1267 of United Nation
correct? Security Council pertains to?
(a) 1 only (a) International Aviation
(b) 2 only (b) Pharmaceutical Industry
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Child Labour
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Imposing sanctions on terrorist
organisation
Q21. The term “Two state Solution” is
sometimes mentioned in the new in the Q26. Which of the following is/are correctly
context of the affairs of matched?
(a) China Honour to Indian PM Country
(b) Israel 1. Zayed Medal Saudi Arabia
(c) Iraq 2. Order of St. Andrew France
(d) Yemen Select the correct answer from the codes given
below:
Q22. With reference to Oslo Accord of 1993, (a) 1 only
consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only
1. It was an accord between Israel and
(c) Both 1 and 2
Palestine.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It gave solution to The Jerusalem
problem by diving the city into two
Q27. Which of the following is/are correctly
parts.
matched?
Which of the statements given above is/are
Region mentioned in Community in
correct?
news relation
(a) 1 only
1. Rojava Iraqi Kurds
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Mount Sinjar Yazdi Group

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Sa'dah Houthi's

4. Golan Heights Hazaras
Q23. Recently the term “Six Day War” was in Community
news. It pertains to fight between? Select the correct answer from the codes given
(a) Vietnam – USA below:
(b) Aran – Israel (a) 1 and 2
(c) Pakistan - Bangladesh (b) 2, 3 and 4
(d) Iran – Iraq (c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 3
Q24. Varuna is a joint naval exercise between
which of the following? Q28. With reference to WTO Ministerial
(a) India-Australia Conference, consider the following
(b) India-France statements:
(c) India-USA 1. It is the topmost decision-making body
(d) India-UK of the WTO.

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2. It can take decisions on all matters (c) 1 and 2

under any of the multilateral trade (d) 1, 2 and 3
agreements.
Which of the statements given above is/are Q32. Christchurch Call to Action' was recently
correct? mentioned in the news. It is associated
(a) 1 only with
(b) 2 only (a) Eliminating plastic pollution in Oceans
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Eliminate Terrorist & Extremist Content
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Online
(c) Protection of coral reefs
Q29. Loya Jirga sometimes appears in news is (d) Safeguarding freedom of movement in
a/an? Indo-Pacific
(a) Mountain range in Rajasthan
(b) Tribal dance in North east India Q33. Which of the following countries
(c) Assembly of elders and tribals in comprises the QUAD?
Afghanistan 1. USA
(d) Traditional wall painting 2. Australia
3. Russia
Q30. With reference to Global Terrorism 4. China
Index, consider the following 5. Japan
statements: 6. India
1. It is provided by Institute for Economics Select the correct answer using the code given
& Peace below:
2. It relies on data from the Global (a) 1,3, 4 and 6
Terrorism Database (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
3. It only includes terrorist acts conducted (c) 1, 2, 4 and 5
by non-State actors (d) 1, 2, 5 and 6
Which of the statements given above are
correct? Q34. Indo-Pacific Wing has been established
(a) 1 and 2 within the ministry of?
(b) 2 and 3 (a) Ministry of Defence
(c) 1 and 3 (b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Ministry of External Affairs
(d) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Q31. Which of the following are participants
in the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Q35. Consider the following statements:
Coordination Compact? 1. European Economic Community was
1. UN Secretary-General established through Rome Treaty.
2. INTERPOL 2. European Union was established
3. World Customs Organisation through Maastricht Treaty.
Select the correct answer from the codes given Which of the statements given above is/are
below: correct?
(a) 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Australia

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q40. Which of the following is/are an
Q36. Which of the following is the military attribute/s of Comprehensive Bilateral
exercise conducted between India and Dialogue?
the 'Tatmadaw'? 1. Mediation by UN in non-territorial India -
(a) IMBEX Pakistan disputes
(b) Surya Kiran 2. Exclusion of Kashmir from purview of
(c) Ekuverin Dialogue
(d) Mitra Shakti 3. Religious tourism
Select the correct answer from the codes given
Q37. Consider the following statements: below:
1. UN Special Rapporteurs are appointed (a) 1 Only
by the UN Human Rights Council. (b) 1 and 2 only
2. India is a member of the UN Human (c) 3 only
Rights Council. (d) 2 and 3 only
3. Office of the High Commissioner for
Human Rights serves as the secretariat Q41. Consider the following statements
of the UN Human Rights Council. related to Arctic Council:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It was formed through the Ottawa
correct? Declaration in 1996.
(a) 1 Only 2. Only those countries that are located in
(b) 1 and 2 the Arctic region are eligible for full
(c) 2 Only membership of Arctic Council.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. India has been granted observed status
in the Arctic council.
Q38. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The Right of Hot Pursuit is not allowed correct?
under international laws. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. The United Nations Convention on the (b) 1 and 3 only
Law of the Sea replaced four Vienna (c) 2 and 3 only
Convention of 1958. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statement given above is/are
correct? Q42. With respect to the agreement between
(a) 1 only Sri Lanka, Japan and India to develop
(b) 2 only East container terminal at Colombo port,
(c) Both 1 and 2 consider the following statements.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It will be jointly owned by India, Japan
and Sri Lanka.
Q39. Which of the following country currently 2. It lies adjacent to China backed"Port
has a military base on Diego Garcia? City"
(a) United States Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) China below?
(c) India (a) 1 only

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(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Q46. Consider the following statements about
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Maldives:
1. It is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean
Q43. Which of the following countries are not region.
members of BIMSTEC? 2. It is a member of SAARC nations.
1. Nepal 3. It has signed six agreements with
2. Pakistan Government of India recently.
3. Thailand Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Sri Lanka correct?
5. China (a) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 1 only
below: (c) 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2 and 5 only Q47. Which of the following countries are
(d) 1 and 5 only members of SAARC?
1. Maldives
Q44. Consider the following statements about 2. Afghanistan
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation - 3. Nepal
SCO: 4. Pakistan
1. SCO Charter was signed in 2002 during Select the correct answer using the code given
St. Petersburg SCO head of state below:
meeting. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Both India and Pakistan holds observer (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
status at SCO. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
correct?
(a) 1 only Q48. Consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only 1. South Africa is India's largest trading
(c) Both 1 and 2 partner of India in Africa
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Nigeria is the largest economy in African
Union
Q45. Consider the following statements: 3. Boko Haram is a terrorist organisation
1. African Union superseded Organisation currently affecting West Africa
of African Unity. Which of the statements given above are
2. India and African union has signed an correct?
agreement to build nuclear reactors. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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Q49. Which of the following correctly Q52. Generalized System of Preferences of

describes "Washington Consensus"? U.S. was recently in the news. It is
1. It was an agreement between the associated most closely with which of
International Monetary Fund (IMF), the following aspect of trade?
World Bank, and U.S. on a set of (a) Differential treatment
economic policy recommendations for (b) Zero-Sum trade
developing countries. (c) Import Substitution
2. Its recommendations were neoliberal in (d) Anti-Dumping Duty
nature that supported the free market
and the reduction of state involvement Q53. With reference to Generalized System of
in economy. Preferences (GSP) programme of the
Select the correct answer from the codes given U.S., consider the following statements:
below: 1. India was the largest beneficiary under
(a) 1 only the GSP programme
(b) 2 only 2. It boosted American competitiveness by
(c) Both 1 and 2 reducing costs of imported inputs used
(d) Neither 1 no 2 by U.S. companies to domestically
manufacture goods
Q50. Which of the following is/are correctly 3. GSP is an exemption from Most
matched? Favoured Nation status of World Trade
International Region of Organisation
Grouping/Organisation Focus Which of the statements given above are
correct?
1. BIMSTEC Hindu-Kush
range (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Quadrilateral Indo-Pacific
(c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer from the given below:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q54. Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)
(c) Both 1 and 2
is associated with which of the following
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
international organization?
(a) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Q51. Consider the following statements
(b) BIMSTEC
regarding Hormuz Strait -
(c) SAARC
1. It is a narrow strait which connects
(d) ASEAN
Persian Gulf and Arabian gulf.
Q55. Which of the following aspect/s is the
2. Iran has complete sovereignty over
strategic significance of Strait of
Hormuz Strait.
Hormuz?
Select the correct statements from below
(a) Presence of Uranium deposits
(a) 1 only
(b) Crude oil trade artery
(b) 2 only
(c) Significant presence of rare Earth metals
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Fresh water source in Middle East
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q56. World Migration Report 2018 was

published by?

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(a) International Organisation of Migration (b) 2 only

(b) World Economic Forum (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) World Bank (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) International Monetary Fund
Q60. With reference to UN Security Council,
Q57. With reference to U.S. – Iran tensions, consider the following statements:
consider the following statements: 1. It has the power to make decisions that
1. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action UN member states are then obligated to
(JCPOA) currently stands null & void. implement.
2. Indian investment in Chabahar port is 2. It elects the judges of the International
exempted from U.S. sanctions. Court of Justice (ICJ).
3. INSTEX provides for EU companies to 3. It is bound by the recommendation of
bypass U.S. sanctions to trade in oil with the UN General Assembly.
Iran. 4. Its composition has remained static
Which of the statements given above is/are since inception.
correct? Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 only incorrect?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Q58. Consider the following statements about
Mauna Kea: Q61. Which of the following countries is part
1. It is a dormant volcano located in of G 20 Grouping?
Atlantic Ocean. 1. India
2. It is one of the best places on earth for 2. Singapore
astronomy. 3. Israel
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q59. Which of the following is/are correctly Q62. Consider the following statements about
matched? WTO:
Free Trade Agreement Members 1. Appellate Body of WTO has
1 Regional Comprehensive ASEAN+6 representation from all member
Economic Partnership countries.

2 Broad Based Trade & India & EU 2. Dispute settlement Body has 7
Investment Agreement members.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer form the codes given
correct?
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only

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(b) 2 only (a) Iran Nuclear Sites for enriching Uranium

(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Russian missiles under S-400 system
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) ISIS strongholds established in Africa
(d) Joint Indo-Russian satellite programs
Q63. Consider the following pairs:
Community in News Country Q67. With respect to Organisation of Islamic
1 Baloch Pakistan countries, which of the following
statements is /are correct?
2 Yazidi Iraq
1. India is a member of OIC
3 Madhesi Nepal
2. The second largest inter-governmental
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
organization after the United Nations.
matched?
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q64. Indo-Pacific has continuously appeared

Q68. With respect to Asian Development
in the news. Which of the following
Bank, which of the following statements
region is considered central to its
is /are correct?
purview?
1. It only has members from Asia pacific
(a) Persian Gulf
region.
(b) South China Sea
2. It only gives loan to public enterprises
(c) Red Sea
and not private entities.
(d) Mediterranean Sea
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 only
Q65. Which of the following are objectives of
(b) 2 only
African Continental Free Trade
(c) Both 1 and 2
Agreement?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Create a single continental market for
goods and services
Q69. Consider the following statements
2. Free movement of business persons and
1. WHO has declared a Public Health
Investments
Emergency of International Concern 5
3. Expand intra African trade
times till now.
4. Coordination among members for trade
2. Zika Virus is the only disease for which
facilitation regimes and instruments
emergency was declared twice by WHO.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer:
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All of the above

Q66. Nantanz and Frodo were recently in the

news, in context of:

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Q70. The 'Golden Triangle' is commonly used Select the correct answer using the code given
term to reference which of the following below:
illicit opium growing countries? (a) 1 only
(a) Myanmar, Thailand & Laos (b) 2 only
(b) Pakistan, Afghanistan & Iran (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) India, Bangladesh & Myanmar (d) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of the above
Q74. In the context of International politics,
Q71. Consider the following statements: which one of the following would you
1. India and Turkey intends to purchase S- accept as the most appropriate
400 missile from United States of definition of multilateralism?
America. (a) Indivisibility of interest among
2. Turkey is a member of NATO. participating countries
3. CAATSA law will not be applicable to (b) Equivalence of obligations and
members of NATO. concessions in all exchanges among
Which of the statements given above is/are countries
incorrect? (c) Hegemony of a supreme power in all
(a) 1 and 3 only dispute resolution
(b) 2 only (d) Policy action by a country without
(c) 1 and 2 only outside support or reciprocity
(d) 3 only
Q75. Which to the following countries are part
Q72. With reference to Simla Agreement, of the Intermediate range nuclear forces
1972, consider the following statements: Treaty?
1. It was solely a peace treaty seeking to 1. Ukraine
reverse the consequences of the 1971 2. Russia
war 3. India
2. It supports third-party intervention in 4. Kazakhstan
resolution of territorial disputes 5. USA
3. It led to the official establishment of Line Select the correct answer using code given
of Control below:
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
correct? (b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q76. Paris Peace Accords is associated with
which of the following country?
Q73. Which of the following country is not a (a) Vietnam
member of ASEAN? (b) Afghanistan
1. China (c) Yemen
2. South Korea (d) Sudan
3. Thailand

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Q77. Consider the following statements 3 Kandahar Afghanistan

related to Extradition in India: Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
1. As per the Indian Extradition Act, a matched?
foreigner can be extradited from India (a) 1 only
only on basis of "sufficient and
(b) 1 and 3 only
appropriate" material.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. India cannot request extradition of a
(d) 1, 2 and 3
fugitive from a country with whom it
does not have an extradition treaty.
Q81. With reference to World Trade
Which of the statements given above is/are
Organisation, consider the following
correct?
statements:
(a) 1 only
1. A country has the power to classify itself
(b) 2 only
as a developing country if no other
(c) Both 1 and 2 country objects
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. India and China are officially listed as
'growing economies'
Q78. Which of the following statements with Which of the statement/s given above is/are
respect to Idlib is/are correct? correct?
1. It is located in Israel. (a) 1 only
2. It opens to the Mediterranean Sea. (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (c) Both 1 and 2
below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Q82. United Nations Security Council
(c) Both 1 and 2 Resolutions 38, 39 and 47 pertains to?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) ISIS
(b) Situation in Cyprus
Q79. Which of the following can be related to (c) Jammu and Kashmir
India-China border dispute? (d) Situation in Middle East
1. Johnson Line
2. Line of Actual Control Q83. Indian and Bhutan recently signed
3. Line of Control MoUs/Agreements on which of the
4. Aksai Chin following?
Select the correct answer using the code given 1. Investigations of air accident
below: 2. Power purchase agreement
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Judicial education
(b) 2 and 4 only 4. Establishing nuclear power plant
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q80. Consider the following pairs: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Region/City Country (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
1 Hodeidah Yemen (d) 1 and 4 only
2 Idlib Iraq

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Q84. Which of the following is/are correctly Q87. Special Data Dissemination Standard
matched? often seen in news, is related to?
Award to PM Country (a) World Bank
Modi (b) International Monetary Fund
1. Zayed Medal Saudi Arabia (c) Asian Development Bank

2. Amir Amanullah Afghanistan (d) World Trade Organisation

Khan award
Q88. ‘Backstop agreement’ is mentioned in
3. Order of St. France
the news, in association to
Andrew
(a) Turkish membership to EU
4. King Abdulaziz United Arab Emirates
(b) Iranian Nuclear deal
Sash
(c) North Korean disarmament
Select the correct answer from the codes given
(d) Brexit
below:
Q89. S-400 missile system sometimes
(a) 2 only
mentioned in the news has been
(b) 1 and 3 only
developed by which of the following
(c) 3 and 4 only
countries?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) India
(b) USA
Q85. Which of the following are member of G-
(c) Russia
7 grouping?
(d) North Korea
1. India
2. Japan
Q90. Which of the following are
3. USA MOU/Agreements/Treaties signed
Select the correct answer using the codes given between India and Russia?
below: 1. Memorandum of Understanding on
(a) 1 only Cooperation in the field of Micro, Small
(b) 1 and 2 only and Medium Enterprises.
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. Action Plan for Prioritization and
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Implementation of Cooperation Areas in
the Nuclear Field.
Q86. Consider the following statements 3. Cooperation Agreement in the Fertilizers
Financial Action Task Force (FATF): Sector.
1. It was created by United Nations. 4. Memorandum of Understanding
2. In main objective is to improve between Indian Space Research
regulation for banking sectors across Organization (ISRO) and the Federal
the world. Space Agency of Russia ‘ROSCOSMOS’
Which of the statements given above is/are on Joint Activities in the field of Human
correct? Spaceflight Programme.
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 only below:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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2. NSG is not a treaty based organisation.

Q91. Consider the following statements about 3. Some of the members of NSG have not
UNHRC: signed Non-Proliferation Treaty.
1. It is an inter-governmental body within Which of the statements given above is/are
the United Nations. correct?
2. Its members are elected by UN General (a) 2 and 3 only
Assembly. (b) 1 and 2 only
3. It replaced UN Commission on Human (c) 1 and 3 only
Rights. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Q96. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. India has offered a $150-million line of
(b) 2 and 3 only credit to the group of Pacific island
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only nations for solar, renewable energy and
(d) None of the above climate-related projects.
2. At India-Pacific Islands Developing States
Q92. Recently India opened South Asia's first Leaders’ Meeting, Indian Government
cross border petroleum products announced financial aid for the
pipeline to which country? member-states to implement high-
(a) Nepal impact development projects in an area
(b) Bangladesh of their choice.
(c) Bhutan Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None of the above correct?
(a) 1 only
Q93. In which among the following countries (b) 2 only
are the "Abqaiq" and "Khurais" Oilfields (c) Both 1 and 2
located? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) UAE
(b) Iran Q97. Chabahar port which being developed
(c) Iraq by India in Iran is located in which of the
(d) Saudi Arabia following?
(a) Gulf of Aden
Q94. Bab- Al - Mandeb strait lies between (b) Red sea
which of the following: (c) Persian Gulf
(a) Yemen and Djibouti (d) Gulf of Oman
(b) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
(c) Malay Peninsula and Sumatra Q98. Consider the following statements:
(d) None of the above 1. Panchsheel was signed between China
and India.
Q95. Consider the following statements about 2. Respecting territorial integrity and
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG): sovereignty is its major principle.
1. Permanent 5 members of Security 3. It was signed during the Prime
Council along with Germany are ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
participants of NSG.

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Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Sustainable Development Goals
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only Q103. Consider the following statements about
(b) 2 only United Nations Human Rights Council:
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. It replaced former United Nations
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Commission on Human Rights.
2. Its membership is based on equitable
Q99. India is developing Bangladesh's first geographical distribution.
nuclear power plant in Rooppur in 3. Universal Periodic Review Working
collaboration with which country? Group, Advisory Committee and
(a) Russia Complaint Procedure are its subsidiary
(b) United States of America bodies and report directly to the
(c) China Council.
(d) Iraq 4. Recently, Venezuela has been voted out
of the United Nations Human Rights
Council as it was not able to maintain
Q100. What does the Brasilia declaration deals
with? human rights obligations in its country.
(a) Reducing the Green House Gas Which of the statements given above is/are
Emissions (GHGs) correct?
(b) Promotion and protection of Women's (a) 2, 3 and 4 only
Rights (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Promotion of Road Safety (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) Protection of Amazon Forests (d) 1 and 3 only

Q101. Which of the following are FTA partners Q104. Which of the following currencies are
of RCEP? included in the basket of currencies of
1. India the Special Drawings Rights (SDR) of the

2. Russia IMF?
1. US Dollar
3. Australia
2. Euro
4. New Zealand
3. Rupee
5. Japan
Select the correct answer using the codes given
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 5 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Q105. Which of the following Indian states

Q102. Backstop, Good Friday Agreement and
Invisible Borders are related to which of share border with China?

the following? 1. Himachal Pradesh

(a) BREXIT Negotiations 2. Assam
(b) Peace talks between Turkey & Syria 3. West Bengal
(c) Tariff War between US & China

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Select the correct answer using the codes given 2. The theme 2019 BRICS Summit was
below: ""Economic Growth for an innovative
(a) 1 only future"".
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q106. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. WTO has clearly defined mechanism for (d) Neither 1 nor 2
designating developing country status.
2. Least developed countries are identified Q110. Consider the following statements
under WTO based on the Per capita regarding Shimla Agreement:
status of UN 1. It was an agreement between India and
Which of the statements given above is/are Pakistan signed in 1972.
correct? 2. It was signed Prime Minister Mujib
(a) 1 only Rehman and Prime Minister Indira
(b) 2 only Gandhi.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
(a) 1 only
Q107. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. The ASEAN framework for RCEP was (c) Both 1 and 2
adopted at the 19th ASEAN summit in (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2011.
2. The RCEP builds upon the existing Q111. Which of the following countries share
ASEAN + FTA. their border with Dead Sea?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Israel
correct? 2. Lebanon
(a) 1 only 3. Jordan
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the codes given
(c) Both 1 and 2 below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
Q108. Natanz and Fordow sometimes (c) 2 and 3 only
mentioned in news are located in which (d) 1, 2 and 3
of following countries?
(a) Iraq Q112. Golan Heights shares its borders with
(b) Iran which of the following?
(c) Turkey 1. Israel
(d) Syria 2. Syria
3. Lebanon
Q109. Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the codes given
1. BRICS 2019 Summit was held in Durban below:
(a) 1 only

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(b) 1 and 2 only 1. First India-Africa Forum Summit was

(c) 2 and 3 only held in 2008 in New Delhi.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. First India-Africa Defence Ministers
Conclave adopted Lucknow Declaration.
Q113. 13th Amendment in the context of Sri Which of the statements given above is/are
Lanka is related to which of the correct?
following? (a) 1 only
(a) Charter of Rights (b) 2 only
(b) Presidential Election (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Devolution of Powers (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None of the above
Q118. Consider the following statements
Q114. With reference to North Atlantic Treaty regarding UNHRC?
Organization (NATO), consider the 1. It was created in 2010.
following statements: 2. It has 47 members which are elected
1. It has been set up through the Brussels from UNGA.
Treaty to provide collective security Select the correct answer using the code given
against the erstwhile Soviet Union. below:
2. As per the provisions, if one member of (a) 1 only
the alliance is attacked, it is to be (b) 2 only
considered an attack on all members. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only Q119. Which of the following statements is/are
(b) 2 only correct about the Blue Dot Network?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It was launched by US, Japan and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Australia on the side-lines of ASEAN
Summit.
Q115. Which of the following country has 2. It finances infrastructure projects in
recently re-joined Commonwealths? developing economies.
(a) Pakistan 3. India is member of Blue dot network.
(b) Maldives Select the correct using the code given below:
(c) Sri Lanka (a) 1 only
(d) Ireland (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
Q116. Which of the following constitutes (d) 1, 2 and 3
‘Vanilla islands’ that is often seen in
news? Q120. With reference to the Mekong ganga
(a) Maldives, Madagascar, Seychelles. cooperation, consider the following
(b) Reunion Island, Comoros, Madagascar. initiative:
(c) Maldives, Mauritius. 1. It is an initiative of India and some
(d) None of the above BIMSTEC countries.
2. It aims at securing the strategic Choke
Q117. Consider the following statements: point of strait of Malacca.

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Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only

correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Q124. Consider the following statements about
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Indian Ocean Commission (IOC):
1. It was constituted as per Victoria
Q121. Consider the following statements about Agreement.
SAARC: 2. It launched 'Acclimate Project' to
1. It was established with the signing of the strengthen climate resilience in the
SAARC Charter in Dhaka in 1985. region.
2. SAARC comprises of eight Member 3. India has become the newest member
States namely Indonesia, Bangladesh, of IOC.
Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan Which of the statements given above is/are
and Sri Lanka. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 3 only
correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q125. Consider the following statements
regarding Global Initiative on Sharing All
Q122. Consider the following statements with Influenza Data (GISAID)
respect to OHCHR: 1. It promotes the international sharing of
1. It is headquartered at Geneva. all influenza virus gene sequences.
2. It functions independent of UN. 2. It functions under the aegis of WHO.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct option
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q126. OPEC countries represent the major oil
Q123. Which of the following statements is/are exporters of the world. In this context
correct about the NPT treaty? which of the following are the members
1. It is the only binding commitment in a of OPEC
multilateral treaty to the goal of 1. Saudi Arabia
disarmament by the nuclear-weapon 2. Venezuela
States. 3. Russia
2. Compliance of a nation to this treaty is 4. Qatar
ascertained by the inspections of IAEA. 5. Iran
Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the codes given
below: below
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

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(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(c) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All of the above
Q130. Consider the following regarding "World
Q127. Which of the following countries is/are Health Organisation":
members of the SAARC? 1. It is headquartered at Geneva.
1. Maldives 2. its parent is United Nations Economic
2. Mauritius and Social Council (ECOSOC).
3. Afghanistan Select the correct answer using the code given
4. Nepal below:
5. Myanmar (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 2 only
below: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1,2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2, 3,4 and 5 only
(c) 1,3 and 4 only Q131. Which of the following statements is/are
(d) 1,2,3,4 and 5 correct about Central Industrial Security
Forces?
Q128. Consider the following statements about 1. It provides only security cover to
the SAARC: government establishments in India.
1. Since its inception SAARC has eight 2. Since its inception, CISF has been
members and Myanmar has applied for providing security to Airports in India.
the permanent seat in SAARC.
3. It comes under the ministry of defence.
2. SAARC has been designed to act as a
Select the correct answer using the codes given
platform to solve bilateral issues
below:
between member states.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only (d) None of the above
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q132. Which among the following is correct
about the Helicopters recently acquired
Q129. Which of the following is correct about by India?
the G-20 group? 1. Apache helicopter is American while
1. G-20 group was set up for the Chinook is Russian
promotion of International Trade and 2. Both Apache and Chinook are attack
Commerce.
helicopters.
2. Only government heads and central
Which of the correct answer using the code
banks attend the G-20 meetings.
given below?
Choose the correct answer from the codes given
below: (a) 1 only

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2

Q133. Consider the following statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2
related to Hypersonic Glide Vehicle:
1. It has been recently deployed by United Q136. Which of the following statements are
States of America. true regarding Naxalite movement in
2. It can carry both conventional and India?
nuclear payloads. 1. It is motivated by the ideology of Marx
3. It can overcome gravity by leveraging its and Angels only
aerodynamic design. 2. It does not aim for removal of Indian
Which of the statements given above is/are state
correct? 3. The area impacted by Maoism is
(a) 1 and 2 only decreasing in past decade
(b) 1 only Select the correct code given below.
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3

Q134. With reference to CERT-IN, consider the (d) 3 only

following statements:
1. It functions under the Union Ministry of Q137. Consider the following statements:
Home Affairs with an objective of 1. Central Government has extended the
securing Indian cyberspace. ban on Assam-based Bodo insurgent
2. It has been made responsible for group National Democratic Front of
overseeing the administration of the Bodoland (NDFB).
Information Technology Amendment Act 2. NDFB has been listed under First
2008. Schedule of Unlawful Activities
Which of the statements given above is/are (Prevention) Act, 1967.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only incorrect?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q135. Consider the following statements
regarding NATGRID: Q138. Match the following
1. It is a project of ministry of Finance Country Army military
2. It only contains data regarding tax exercise
returns 1. Russia Indira
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. France Shakti
correct? 3. Bangladesh Surya Kiran
(a) 1 only Select the correct option
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only

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(b) 1 and 2 only Q141. The term "Project-75I" which was

(c) 2 and 3 only recently in news pertains to which of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 following?
(a) Electric Cars
(b) Man Mission to Mars
Q139. Agent Smith sometimes mentioned in
news recently is related to: (c) Submarines Production

(a) Exoplanets (d) Meta Data

(b) Cryptocurrency
(c) Android Virus Q142. Consider the following regarding Military
(d) Satellite Exercises:
1. Exercise Red Flag is conducted by USA
and India.
Q140. INS Vishal' was recently in the news, in
the context of: 2. Malabar Exercise is a tri - service and tri

(a) Aircraft Carrier lateral Exercise.

(b) Frigate Select the correct answer using the code given

(c) Submarine below:

(d) Naval Helicopters (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer Key

1 d 21 b 41 d 61 a 81 a 101 a 121 a
2 c 22 a 42 b 62 d 82 c 102 a 122 a
3 c 23 b 43 c 63 d 83 b 103 b 123 c
4 c 24 b 44 a 64 b 84 a 104 b 124 c
5 c 25 d 45 a 65 d 85 c 105 a 125 a
6 d 26 d 46 d 66 a 86 d 106 b 126 c
7 c 27 d 47 d 67 b 87 b 107 c 127 c
8 b 28 c 48 b 68 d 88 d 108 b 128 d
9 b 29 c 49 c 69 d 89 c 109 b 129 d
10 b 30 d 50 b 70 a 90 d 110 a 130 c
11 a 31 d 51 d 71 a 91 c 111 b 131 d
12 b 32 b 52 a 72 c 92 a 112 d 132 d
13 a 33 d 53 d 73 d 93 d 113 c 133 c
14 d 34 c 54 a 74 a 94 a 114 b 134 b
15 c 35 c 55 b 75 c 95 b 115 b 135 d
16 c 36 a 56 a 76 a 96 c 116 b 136 d
17 c 37 d 57 c 77 d 97 d 117 c 137 c
18 d 38 d 58 b 78 d 98 a 118 b 138 b
19 a 39 a 59 c 79 d 99 a 119 a 139 c
20 c 40 c 60 c 80 b 100 c 120 d 140 a
141 c
142 d

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