MCQs with answers on “India’s Approach to Handling Global Terrorism”

1. What is the primary objective of India’s counter-terrorism strategy?

a) To engage with terrorist organizations
b) To provide military support to global organizations
c) To dismantle terrorist networks through military and diplomatic means
d) To isolate the country economically

Answer: c) To dismantle terrorist networks through military and diplomatic means

2. Which Indian agency is responsible for intelligence gathering to combat terrorism?

a) CBI
b) RAW
c) IB
d) NIA

Answer: b) RAW

3. India has adopted which of the following frameworks to address global terrorism?

a) SAARC Counter-Terrorism Framework
b) UNSC Resolution 1373
c) BRICS Counter-Terrorism Convention
d) G20 Counter-Terrorism Initiative

Answer: b) UNSC Resolution 1373

4. Which organization did India work with to combat terrorism in the region of Kashmir?

a) NATO
b) United Nations
c) SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization)
d) ASEAN

Answer: b) United Nations

5. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established in India to:

a) Investigate political corruption
b) Combat terrorism and investigate terror funding
c) Handle cases related to the protection of the economy
d) Manage international diplomacy

Answer: b) Combat terrorism and investigate terror funding

6. Which country does India view as the primary source of cross-border terrorism?

a) China
b) Pakistan
c) Afghanistan
d) Bangladesh

Answer: b) Pakistan

7. What is India’s stance on the United Nations Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT)?

a) India fully supports the convention
b) India opposes the convention
c) India seeks broader definitions of terrorism
d) India remains neutral on the matter

Answer: c) India seeks broader definitions of terrorism

8. Which of the following was a significant act of terrorism in India, causing widespread concern in the 2000s?

a) 26/11 Mumbai attacks
b) Gujarat riots
c) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
d) Kargil war

Answer: a) 26/11 Mumbai attacks

9. Which regional initiative is India part of to combat terrorism and organized crime?

a) SAARC
b) BRICS
c) BIMSTEC
d) SCO

Answer: c) BIMSTEC

10. Which of the following legislation in India deals with issues related to terrorism?

a) Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA)
b) Right to Information Act (RTI)
c) Public Safety Act (PSA)
d) National Security Act (NSA)

Answer: a) Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA)

11. Which of the following is a major hurdle in global counter-terrorism efforts, as seen from India’s perspective?

a) Lack of adequate international cooperation
b) Lack of funding for security measures
c) Political instability in neighboring countries
d) Growing refugee crises

Answer: a) Lack of adequate international cooperation

12. Which international convention does India support to combat terrorism financing?

a) The European Convention on Terrorism
b) United Nations International Convention for the Suppression of Financing of Terrorism
c) UN Counter-Terrorism Framework
d) Commonwealth Security Treaty

Answer: b) United Nations International Convention for the Suppression of Financing of Terrorism

13. India has sought the inclusion of which issue in international counter-terrorism forums?

a) Economic sanctions
b) Cross-border terrorism
c) Nuclear disarmament
d) Humanitarian aid

Answer: b) Cross-border terrorism

14. Which Indian operation was launched in response to the 2001 Indian Parliament attack to combat terrorism?

a) Operation Desert Storm
b) Operation Vijay
c) Operation Parakram
d) Operation Meghdoot

Answer: c) Operation Parakram

15. What role does the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) play in India’s approach to countering terrorism?

a) It monitors terrorist financing activities globally
b) It helps in training Indian military officers
c) It provides India with counter-terrorism funding
d) It enforces security measures in the region

Answer: a) It monitors terrorist financing activities globally

16. What is India’s primary concern regarding terrorism from Pakistan?

a) Nuclear proliferation
b) Radicalization of youth
c) Cross-border terrorism and the support for terror groups
d) Lack of diplomatic relations

Answer: c) Cross-border terrorism and the support for terror groups

17. Which of the following is a significant international body that helps India address terrorism concerns?

a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Answer: b) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

18. Which significant 2001 event escalated India’s efforts in addressing terrorism?

a) Attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul
b) 26/11 Mumbai attacks
c) Attack on the Indian Parliament
d) Kargil conflict

Answer: c) Attack on the Indian Parliament

19. India’s counter-terrorism strategy emphasizes the need for:

a) Immediate military intervention
b) International collaboration and capacity-building
c) Isolation from global peace efforts
d) Political negotiation without military action

Answer: b) International collaboration and capacity-building

20. Which international forum did India lead in promoting a global counter-terrorism framework?

a) G20
b) BRICS
c) United Nations
d) SAARC

Answer: c) United Nations

21. Which of the following describes India’s approach to dealing with terrorism?

a) Political dialogue with terrorist groups
b) Military action followed by political negotiations
c) Focus on diplomatic and economic measures
d) Prevention of terrorism through education only

Answer: b) Military action followed by political negotiations

22. Which of the following measures is part of India’s counter-terrorism framework?

a) Launch of cyber security operations
b) Active participation in arms trade
c) Preventive detention under NSA
d) Focus on nuclear proliferation discussions

Answer: c) Preventive detention under NSA

23. India’s counter-terrorism cooperation with which country has been critical in addressing terrorism?

a) Bangladesh
b) United States
c) Russia
d) Japan

Answer: b) United States

24. India’s efforts in counter-terrorism have led to increased:

a) Diplomatic engagements with neighboring countries
b) Participation in military alliances
c) Use of drones for surveillance
d) Economic sanctions on terror-supporting countries

Answer: a) Diplomatic engagements with neighboring countries

25. India’s international counter-terrorism cooperation primarily focuses on:

a) Sharing of military technology
b) Joint military operations
c) Intelligence sharing and coordinated action
d) Humanitarian assistance

Answer: c) Intelligence sharing and coordinated action

26. Which of the following has been an effective tool in India’s counter-terrorism strategy?

a) Diplomatic isolation of neighboring countries
b) Use of drone strikes across borders
c) Bilateral agreements and joint task forces
d) Sanctions against global terrorism

Answer: c) Bilateral agreements and joint task forces

27. What is India’s stance on global counter-terrorism financing measures?

a) India supports strict global regulations on terror financing
b) India opposes all international counter-terrorism financing initiatives
c) India prefers a decentralized approach
d) India does not recognize the significance of financing in terrorism

Answer: a) India supports strict global regulations on terror financing

28. Which technology has India increasingly relied upon to counter terrorism in its borders?

a) Blockchain technology
b) Satellite surveillance and drones
c) Artificial intelligence in policing
d) Genetic profiling

Answer: b) Satellite surveillance and drones

29. What was the impact of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks on India’s counter-terrorism strategy?

a) Shifted focus to diplomacy and non-violence
b) Led to the establishment of the NIA
c) Triggered mass displacement of civilians
d) Decreased India’s military expenditure

Answer: b) Led to the establishment of the NIA

30. Which region is India most concerned about in terms of cross-border terrorism?

a) South China Sea
b) Indo-Pacific
c) Kashmir
d) Bay of Bengal

Answer: c) Kashmir