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Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on “India’s Strategic Importance in the Indo-Pacific Region” designed for the Civil Services Examination
1. What is the primary strategic reason for India’s growing involvement in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Economic benefits from trade
B) Countering China’s influence
C) Enhancing cultural exchanges
D) Securing oil supplies
Answer: B) Countering China’s influence
2. Which of the following agreements between India and the United States aims to enhance defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) LEMOA
B) BECA
C) COMCASA
D) JAI
Answer: C) COMCASA
3. The Quad alliance, which includes India, Japan, Australia, and the United States, was formed primarily to:
A) Enhance economic cooperation
B) Counter China’s maritime assertiveness
C) Promote cultural diplomacy
D) Share technological innovations
Answer: B) Counter China’s maritime assertiveness
4. India’s ‘Act East’ policy primarily aims to:
A) Improve relations with South Asian countries
B) Strengthen economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific
C) Enhance defense capabilities
D) Promote Indian culture globally
Answer: B) Strengthen economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific
5. The Malabar Naval Exercise is a trilateral naval exercise involving which countries?
A) India, China, and Japan
B) India, the United States, and Japan
C) India, Australia, and Indonesia
D) India, South Korea, and the Philippines
Answer: B) India, the United States, and Japan
6. India’s strategic partnership with which Southeast Asian country is crucial for its Indo-Pacific policy?
A) Thailand
B) Vietnam
C) Malaysia
D) Singapore
Answer: B) Vietnam
7. The Indo-Pacific region is strategically significant for India due to its:
A) High density of natural resources
B) Strategic maritime routes and trade pathways
C) Large population base
D) Cultural heritage
Answer: B) Strategic maritime routes and trade pathways
8. India’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region supports which of the following initiatives?
A) Silk Road Economic Belt
B) Maritime Silk Road
C) Blue Economy
D) Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Answer: C) Blue Economy
9. Which international forum has India used to express its views on the importance of the Indo-Pacific region?
A) G20 Summit
B) UN General Assembly
C) ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)
D) BRICS Summit
Answer: C) ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)
10. India’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific is also reflected in its participation in which of the following?
A) Five Eyes Alliance
B) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
C) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
D) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Answer: C) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
11. What is the primary goal of India’s collaboration with Australia in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Joint military operations
B) Economic investment
C) Defense and security cooperation
D) Cultural exchange programs
Answer: C) Defense and security cooperation
12. Which island group’s strategic location is critical for India’s maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B) Lakshadweep Islands
C) Maldives
D) Seychelles
Answer: A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
13. The term ‘Indo-Pacific’ was first used to describe the strategic region in which document?
A) US National Security Strategy
B) Indian Defence White Paper
C) Australian Foreign Policy Review
D) ASEAN Declaration
Answer: A) US National Security Strategy
14. In which year did India formally join the Quad grouping?
A) 2004
B) 2007
C) 2017
D) 2020
Answer: C) 2017
15. Which major Indian port is strategically important for its access to the Indo-Pacific maritime routes?
A) Mumbai Port
B) Chennai Port
C) Visakhapatnam Port
D) Kochi Port
Answer: C) Visakhapatnam Port
16. Which country’s maritime expansion is a primary concern for India in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Japan
B) United States
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: C) China
17. The Blue Economy concept advocated by India focuses on:
A) Sustainable maritime resource management
B) Increasing naval power
C) Enhancing regional trade agreements
D) Promoting technology transfer
Answer: A) Sustainable maritime resource management
18. Which agreement between India and the United States enhances cooperation on strategic military logistics?
A) COMCASA
B) LEMOA
C) BECA
D) GSOMIA
Answer: B) LEMOA
19. India’s naval presence in which body of water demonstrates its strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Red Sea
B) Arabian Sea
C) South China Sea
D) Andaman Sea
Answer: C) South China Sea
20. The ASEAN-India Partnership primarily aims to:
A) Strengthen cultural ties
B) Enhance regional security and economic cooperation
C) Promote joint military exercises
D) Develop space technology
Answer: B) Enhance regional security and economic cooperation
21. India’s participation in which multilateral maritime exercise highlights its role in the Indo-Pacific security?
A) Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC)
B) Malabar Exercise
C) Indo-Pacific Command Exercise
D) Shangri-La Dialogue
Answer: B) Malabar Exercise
22. Which of the following is a major Indian initiative to enhance connectivity in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) North-South Transport Corridor
B) Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
C) Belt and Road Initiative
D) China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Answer: B) Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
23. The strategic location of which Indian Ocean port is crucial for India’s security interests?
A) Port Blair
B) Colombo
C) Gwadar
D) Chabahar
Answer: D) Chabahar
24. Which international maritime security framework does India support to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Maritime Security Strategy of the Indo-Pacific
B) Freedom of Navigation Operations
C) Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
D) Pacific Maritime Security Initiative
Answer: C) Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
25. The ‘Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative’ proposed by India focuses on:
A) Expanding naval bases
B) Enhancing maritime security and sustainability
C) Increasing bilateral trade
D) Developing nuclear energy
Answer: B) Enhancing maritime security and sustainability
26. India’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific include ensuring the security of which critical sea lane?
A) Suez Canal
B) Panama Canal
C) Strait of Malacca
D) Bosporus Strait
Answer: C) Strait of Malacca
27. The joint strategic interests of India and which Southeast Asian country are reflected in their maritime cooperation?
A) Singapore
B) Thailand
C) Indonesia
D) Malaysia
Answer: C) Indonesia
28. Which Indian initiative focuses on strengthening maritime security and regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean?
A) Sagarmala Project
B) Maritime Security Cooperation Initiative
C) Blue Economy Program
D) Operation Sankalp
Answer: A) Sagarmala Project
29. The strategic partnership between India and which country emphasizes naval collaboration in the Indo-Pacific?
A) France
B) Russia
C) South Korea
D) United Kingdom
Answer: A) France
30. India’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific is enhanced by its role in:
A) Leading regional trade agreements
B) Countering non-state actors
C) Promoting space exploration
D) Providing humanitarian aid
Answer: B) Countering non-state actors
These MCQs cover a broad range of topics related to India’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on geopolitical, economic, and defense aspects.
