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MCQs on “The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on India’s Foreign Policy”
- The Russia-Ukraine conflict began in which year?
- A. 2018
- B. 2019
- C. 2022
- D. 2020
Answer: C
- What was India’s initial stance in the UN regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
- A. Voted in favor of Russia
- B. Abstained from voting
- C. Voted against Russia
- D. Did not participate
Answer: B
- Which principle of India’s foreign policy is reflected in its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
- A. Non-alignment
- B. Military alliances
- C. Strategic autonomy
- D. Isolationism
Answer: C
- How has the conflict affected India’s energy imports from Russia?
- A. Increased substantially
- B. Decreased
- C. Remained constant
- D. Shifted to renewable sources
Answer: A
- What global organization did India abstain from voting in concerning resolutions on the conflict?
- A. NATO
- B. United Nations
- C. European Union
- D. G7
Answer: B
- India’s purchase of discounted oil from Russia is primarily influenced by:
- A. Strategic autonomy
- B. Economic considerations
- C. Political alliances
- D. Technological dependence
Answer: B
- Which Indian Prime Minister emphasized dialogue and diplomacy in resolving the conflict?
- A. Jawaharlal Nehru
- B. Narendra Modi
- C. Indira Gandhi
- D. Manmohan Singh
Answer: B
- How has the conflict impacted India’s defense procurement?
- A. Strengthened reliance on Russian arms
- B. Shifted focus to indigenous production
- C. Diversified arms imports
- D. Reduced defense spending
Answer: C
- Which regional initiative has been used by India to balance ties amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
- A. SAARC
- B. Quad
- C. SCO
- D. ASEAN
Answer: B
- The Russia-Ukraine conflict has highlighted the importance of which sector for India’s strategic planning?
- A. Agriculture
- B. Energy security
- C. Tourism
- D. Information technology
Answer: B
- India’s abstention from voting against Russia aligns with its historical ties in which field?
- A. Cultural exchange
- B. Defense and technology
- C. Space research
- D. Trade and commerce
Answer: B
- The Russia-Ukraine conflict has resulted in disruptions in India’s imports of:
- A. Coal
- B. Wheat
- C. Natural gas
- D. Electronic components
Answer: B
- Which initiative is part of India’s effort to reduce dependency on foreign arms?
- A. Atmanirbhar Bharat
- B. Make in India
- C. Digital India
- D. Skill India
Answer: A
- The conflict has emphasized India’s role in promoting:
- A. Military alliances
- B. Global neutrality
- C. Peaceful resolution
- D. Economic sanctions
Answer: C
- How has the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacted global food security, affecting India?
- A. Increased exports
- B. Decreased agricultural production
- C. Rising wheat prices
- D. Increased reliance on imports
Answer: C
- India’s strategic ties with Russia primarily focus on:
- A. Economic aid
- B. Defense cooperation
- C. Space exploration
- D. Healthcare systems
Answer: B
- What is the key diplomatic challenge for India due to the conflict?
- A. Alienating Western allies
- B. Balancing relations with both Russia and the West
- C. Expanding military alliances
- D. Reducing trade with China
Answer: B
- Which Indian organization facilitated the evacuation of Indian citizens during the conflict?
- A. Ministry of Home Affairs
- B. Ministry of External Affairs
- C. Indian Air Force
- D. NITI Aayog
Answer: B
- Operation Ganga was launched to:
- A. Evacuate Indian citizens from Ukraine
- B. Transport essential goods to Ukraine
- C. Provide financial aid to Russia
- D. Facilitate arms trade
Answer: A
- The Russia-Ukraine conflict has accelerated India’s efforts in which global forum?
- A. BRICS
- B. WTO
- C. G20
- D. SAARC
Answer: A
- India’s support for a multipolar world is reflected in its:
- A. Alliance with NATO
- B. Ties with Russia and the US
- C. Neutrality in the conflict
- D. Withdrawal from global forums
Answer: C
- India’s trade relations with Ukraine majorly include:
- A. Defense equipment
- B. Pharmaceuticals
- C. Agriculture products
- D. Electronics
Answer: C
- How has the conflict impacted global oil prices affecting India?
- A. Stabilized prices
- B. Reduced prices
- C. Spiked prices
- D. No significant impact
Answer: C
- India’s abstention in UN votes demonstrates its:
- A. Alliance with Western nations
- B. Neutral diplomatic strategy
- C. Opposition to Russia
- D. Weak foreign policy
Answer: B
- The conflict’s impact on global arms trade has encouraged India to:
- A. Purchase more arms from Russia
- B. Diversify its defense imports
- C. Increase defense exports
- D. Reduce defense spending
Answer: B
- Which geopolitical framework helps India maintain balanced ties amid the conflict?
- A. NAM
- B. BIMSTEC
- C. Indo-Pacific Strategy
- D. Belt and Road Initiative
Answer: A
- India’s energy imports from Russia align with which policy?
- A. Green Energy Transition
- B. Diversification of imports
- C. Reducing energy dependency
- D. Strengthening Western alliances
Answer: B
- The Russia-Ukraine conflict’s impact on India’s fertilizer imports has led to:
- A. Increased prices
- B. Surplus supply
- C. Self-sufficiency
- D. Shift to organic fertilizers
Answer: A
- India’s emphasis on a diplomatic resolution reflects its:
- A. Historical ties with Ukraine
- B. Non-interventionist approach
- C. Alliance with NATO
- D. Shift to military strategy
Answer: B
- The Russia-Ukraine conflict has highlighted the importance of which region for India’s foreign policy?
- A. Indo-Pacific
- B. Central Asia
- C. Europe
- D. West Asia
Answer: A
