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On which date India ratified the Paris Climate Agreement?
On which date India ratified the Paris Climate Agreement?
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"Operation Polo" was launched to merge/annex which princely states into India?
"Operation Polo" was launched to merge/annex which princely states into India?
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Choose the most appropriate statement about Human Security?
Choose the most appropriate statement about Human Security?
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What is the correct analysis of the slogan - "Garibi Hatao"?
What is the correct analysis of the slogan - "Garibi Hatao"?
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Who was the first Indian to become the Governor General of India?
Who was the first Indian to become the Governor General of India?
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A state of emergency was declared on 25th June 1975 under which Article of the constitution of India?
A state of emergency was declared on 25th June 1975 under which Article of the constitution of India?
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States Reorganisation Act of 1956 created:
States Reorganisation Act of 1956 created:
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What is the correct statement about - "Warsaw Pact"?
What is the correct statement about - "Warsaw Pact"?
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Tashkent Agreement was signed between:
Tashkent Agreement was signed between:
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC's) headquarter is located at:
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC's) headquarter is located at:
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Identify the leader number 3 in the cartoon.
Identify the leader number 3 in the cartoon.
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"Dalit Panthers" movement is associated with which state?
"Dalit Panthers" movement is associated with which state?
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Match List - I with List - II.
Match List - I with List - II.
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In which year India first tested a nuclear device?
In which year India first tested a nuclear device?
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SAFTA came into effect on:
SAFTA came into effect on:
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What is "Agenda-21" about?
What is "Agenda-21" about?
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How many member countries are there in ASEAN?
How many member countries are there in ASEAN?
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What is "Perestroika"?
What is "Perestroika"?
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The term "Sustainable Development" emerged during which of the following meetings / summit?
The term "Sustainable Development" emerged during which of the following meetings / summit?
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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The broad concept on human security argues that threat agenda should include hunger, disease and natural disasters because these kill far more people than war.
Reason R: Human Security is the part of traditional security which believes that cooperation in limiting violence is possible.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: The broad concept on human security argues that threat agenda should include hunger, disease and natural disasters because these kill far more people than war. Reason R: Human Security is the part of traditional security which believes that cooperation in limiting violence is possible. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Globalisation is a multidimensional concept. It has political, economic and cultural manifestations and these must be adequately distinguished.
Reason R: The impact of globalization is vastly uneven, it affects some stories more than others, so no general conclusions can be drawn about the equal impact of globalization.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below.
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Globalisation is a multidimensional concept. It has political, economic and cultural manifestations and these must be adequately distinguished. Reason R: The impact of globalization is vastly uneven, it affects some stories more than others, so no general conclusions can be drawn about the equal impact of globalization. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below.
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What do you mean by "Global South"?
What do you mean by "Global South"?
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In which year the idea of global security emerged?
In which year the idea of global security emerged?
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What was the Kamraj Plan 1963 about?
What was the Kamraj Plan 1963 about?
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In which year was the United Nations founded?
In which year was the United Nations founded?
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"Treaty of Maastricht" is related to formation of:
"Treaty of Maastricht" is related to formation of:
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During Emergency there was censorship of press; while freedom of press is necessary for survival of true democracy. Which article of the Indian constitution talks about "Freedom of Press"?
During Emergency there was censorship of press; while freedom of press is necessary for survival of true democracy. Which article of the Indian constitution talks about "Freedom of Press"?
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Who was the first secretary General of the United Nations?
Who was the first secretary General of the United Nations?
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What do you understand by the Bombay Plan?
What do you understand by the Bombay Plan?
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When was the 'First General Electron' held in India after Independence?
When was the 'First General Electron' held in India after Independence?
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"Operation Desert Storm" is related to:
"Operation Desert Storm" is related to:
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Name the Secretary General of UN who was the prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002.
Name the Secretary General of UN who was the prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002.
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When was the "NITI Aayog" constituted?
When was the "NITI Aayog" constituted?
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In which case the Supreme Court of India had given the doctrine of "Basic Structure of the Constitution"?
In which case the Supreme Court of India had given the doctrine of "Basic Structure of the Constitution"?
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Which statement/action represent the true nature of 'Cold War'?
Which statement/action represent the true nature of 'Cold War'?
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Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir signed the instrument of Accession on:
Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir signed the instrument of Accession on:
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Who had started the self-respect movement in 1925?
Who had started the self-respect movement in 1925?
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When did India became a full Dialogue Partner of ASEAN?
When did India became a full Dialogue Partner of ASEAN?
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Which founding member of the ASEAN is also the founding member of NAM?
Which founding member of the ASEAN is also the founding member of NAM?
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Which of the following is incorrectly paired up? India became a:
Which of the following is incorrectly paired up? India became a:
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Which US President made a state visit to India within two years of imposed sanction?
Which US President made a state visit to India within two years of imposed sanction?
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Which country is referred to as world's oldest democracy?
Which country is referred to as world's oldest democracy?
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During Cold War the World was divided into how many blocs?
During Cold War the World was divided into how many blocs?
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What is the full form of NSG?
What is the full form of NSG?
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In which year India declared itself as a nuclear power state?
In which year India declared itself as a nuclear power state?
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Study Notes
Question 1
- India ratified the Paris Climate Agreement on November 30, 2016
Question 2
- Operation Polo was launched to merge Junagarh princely state into India
Question 3
- Human Security prioritizes the protection of people over the state.
Question 4
- Garibi Hatao was a political strategy of the Congress party.
Question 5
- C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General.
Question 6
- A state of emergency was declared on June 25, 1975 under Article 352 of the Indian constitution.
Question 7
- The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 created 14 states and 6 union territories.
Question 8
- The Warsaw Pact was an Eastern Alliance formed to counter NATO's forces in Europe.
Question 9
- The Tashkent Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan.
Question 10
- The headquarters of SAARC is located in Dhaka
Question 11
- The leader number 3 in the cartoon is V.P. Singh.
Question 12
- The Dalit Panthers movement is associated with Maharashtra.
Question 13
- Matching of List-I to List-II:
- A - Anti-Arrack Movement - Gujarat
- B - Chipko Movement - Uttarakhand
- C - Narmada Bachao Movement - Andhra Pradesh
- D - Total Revolution Movement - Bihar
Question 14
- India first tested a nuclear device in 1974
Question 15
- Matching of List-I to List-II:
- A - Fall of Berlin Wall - 1989
- B - NIEO In - 1962
- C - Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan - 1979
Question 16
- SAFTA came into effect on January 1, 2004
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- Agenda-21 is focused on climate change, biodiversity, and forestry, emphasizing environmental concerns
Question 18
- There are 10 member countries in ASEAN.
Question 19
- Perestroika refers to economic and political reforms in the former USSR.
Question 20
- The Sustainable Development concept emerged during the Rio Summit.
Question 21
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Assertion A: Human security considers threats like hunger, disease, and disasters as more impactful than warfare
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Reasoning R: Human security is a concept beyond traditional security, focusing on cooperative limiting of violence.
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Both statements are correct but Reasoning R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A
Question 22
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Assertion A: Globalization is a multifaceted concept involving political economic and cultural interactions.
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Reasoning R: Globalization's impact varies regionally and globally, not uniformly affecting all.
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Both statements are correct and Reasoning R supports Assertion A's implication
Question 23
- The Global South refers to developing countries globally.
Question 24
- The idea of global security emerged in the 1970s
Question 25
- Matching of List-I to List-ll
- A - Operation Infinite Reach - Operation against the suspect behind 9/11
- B - 9/11 - Al-Qaeda attack in Sudan
- C - Operation Enduring Freedom - Coalition of the willing
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- The Kamraj Plan of 1963 aimed at infusing new life into the congress party and restoring balance between party government.
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- The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945
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- The Treaty of Maastricht is related to the formation of the European Union
Question 29
- Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian constitution deals with freedom of speech and expression, an imprtant element of freedom of press
Question 30
- Matching of List-I to List-II:
- A - Bandung Conference - 1955
- B - Tashkent Agreement - 1966
Question 31
- The first secretary-general of the United Nations was Trygve Lie
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- The Bombay Plan was a proposal for the economic development of India, focusing on industrial growth and economic independence
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- The first General Election in India after Independence was in October 1951-February 1952
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- Operation Desert Storm was related to the Gulf War
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- Boutros Boutros-Ghali was the UN Secretary-General and also served as the Prime Minister of Portugal
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- The NITI Aayog was constituted on January 1, 2015
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- The Kesavananda Bharti Case established the doctrine of basic structure of the Constitution
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- The Cold War was an ideological conflict between Western and Eastern Alliances
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- Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on October 26, 1947
Question 40
- The self-respect movement of 1925 was started by E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker
Question 41
- Narendra Modi changed the Look East Policy to Act East Policy.
Question 42
- ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Question 43
- India became a full dialogue partner of ASEAN in 1995
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- Indonesia is a founding member of both ASEAN and NAM
Question 45
- The incorrect pairing is Sectoral Dialogue Partner – 1992
Question 46
- NSG stands for Nuclear Suppliers Group
Question 47
- India declared itself a nuclear power state in 1998
Question 48
- President Clinton made a state visit to India within two years of the imposed sanction.
Question 49
- England is referred to as the world's oldest democracy.
Question 50
- During the Cold War, the world was divided into two major blocs.
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Test your knowledge of important events and figures in Indian history and politics. This quiz covers topics ranging from the Paris Climate Agreement to significant political movements in India. Challenge yourself and learn more about the country's diverse history!
