Indo-Soviet Relations Quiz
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Which country did India help in reestablishing communication facilities destroyed due to war?

  • Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka
  • Nepal
  • Afghanistan (correct)
  • What was the main reason for political instability in Sri Lanka after 1983?

  • Intervention by India
  • Natural disasters
  • Conflict between the Tamils and the Sri Lankan Government (correct)
  • Economic downturn
  • When was Bangladesh formed as a country?

  • 1965
  • 1980
  • 1971 (correct)
  • 1990
  • Which two countries are surrounded by mountainous terrain and are landlocked?

    <p>Nepal and Bhutan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Indo-Nepal Friendship Treaty that allowed Nepalese citizens to work and trade in India get signed?

    <p>1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the beginning of Nepal's transition to democracy?

    <p>The year 1990</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was launched in 1979 from Soviet Russia?

    <p>A satellite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was responsible for the launch of the first completely indigenously built satellite in 1981?

    <p>ISRO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the satellite launched in 1985 under AFFLE?

    <p>Emergency communication services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology was used to assess the surface of the Earth by the satellite launched in 1979?

    <p>Photography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of launching the Indian National Satellite (INSAT) in August 1981?

    <p>Telecommunication services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the success of the saccendul launch in 1975 prove?

    <p>Indian scientists can build and launch satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What landmark agreement was signed in 2005 between India and America?

    <p>The Civil Nuclear Agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to an increase in military relations between India and America after the end of the Cold War?

    <p>India's acquisition of nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization approved the India-US Civil-Nuclear Agreement in 2008?

    <p>International Atomic Energy Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the 1998 nuclear tests conducted by India?

    <p>Improved bilateral relations with America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled India to access nuclear technology from other countries?

    <p>Approval by the International Atomic Energy Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leader was instrumental in signing the India-US Civil-Nuclear Agreement in 2005?

    <p>Manmohan Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What service reduced in significance after 1990?

    <p>Satellite Communication Centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first Earth Station established in India?

    <p>Jodipur Tekre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company took over Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) in 1986?

    <p>Mahanager Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited for the initiation of the mobile phone service in India?

    <p>Sam Pitroda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cost of a mobile handset when the mobile phone service started in India?

    <p>$45,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service provider was the main telecom service provider in India before the 1990s?

    <p>Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event in 1971 gave a boost to cooperation between India and the erstwhile Soviet Russia?

    <p>Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the collapse of the Soviet Union, with which country did India seek to establish relations?

    <p>Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which fields does India collaborate with European nations apart from technology and defense production?

    <p>Climate Change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant objective shared by India and European nations in their cooperation efforts?

    <p>To focus on reducing trade barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area has India made notable advancements, making it a major exporter?

    <p>Engineering and Information Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the cooperation between India and other nations, particularly in climate change and security, considered important?

    <p>To contribute to India's development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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