Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “India’s Foreign Policy in a Globalized World” for Civil Services Examination preparation

1. The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) was established in which year?

• a) 1947
• b) 1950
• c) 1956
• d) 1961
  Answer: c) 1956

2. The “Look East Policy” was formally adopted by India in which year?

• a) 1991
• b) 1992
• c) 1993
• d) 1994
  Answer: b) 1992

3. Which Indian Prime Minister is credited with initiating the “Act East Policy”?

• a) Jawaharlal Nehru
• b) Indira Gandhi
• c) P. V. Narasimha Rao
• d) Narendra Modi
  Answer: d) Narendra Modi

4. The “Non-Aligned Movement” (NAM) was founded during which period?

• a) Cold War
• b) Post-Cold War
• c) World War II
• d) Pre-World War II
  Answer: a) Cold War

5. Which international organization did India join in 1991 to boost its economic reforms?

• a) World Bank
• b) International Monetary Fund
• c) World Trade Organization
• d) Asian Development Bank
  Answer: c) World Trade Organization

6. India’s “Neighborhood First” policy primarily focuses on strengthening relations with which of the following?

• a) European countries
• b) South Asian neighbors
• c) East Asian countries
• d) African nations
  Answer: b) South Asian neighbors

7. The “Indo-Pacific” strategy is associated with which Indian administration?

• a) Jawaharlal Nehru
• b) Manmohan Singh
• c) Narendra Modi
• d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  Answer: c) Narendra Modi

8. The “Strategic Partnership” with which country was formalized by India in 2005, marking a significant shift in relations?

• a) United States
• b) Russia
• c) China
• d) Japan
  Answer: a) United States

9. Which international agreement did India sign to prevent nuclear proliferation and promote nuclear disarmament?

• a) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
• b) Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
• c) Nuclear Suppliers Group
• d) Paris Agreement
  Answer: b) Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

10. The “G-20” forum, in which India is an active member, primarily focuses on:

• a) Climate change
• b) Trade and economic policies
• c) Regional security
• d) Human rights
  Answer: b) Trade and economic policies

11. India’s involvement in the “BRICS” group includes which countries besides Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa?

• a) Argentina
• b) Mexico
• c) India
• d) Turkey
  Answer: c) India

12. The “Chabahar Port” project is a strategic infrastructure development by India in which country?

• a) Pakistan
• b) Afghanistan
• c) Iran
• d) UAE
  Answer: c) Iran

13. India’s “Act East Policy” aims to improve ties with which region?

• a) North America
• b) Southeast Asia
• c) Central Asia
• d) Europe
  Answer: b) Southeast Asia

14. In which year did India and the United States sign the Civil Nuclear Agreement?

• a) 2004
• b) 2006
• c) 2008
• d) 2010
  Answer: c) 2008

15. The “Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention” focused on which global issue?

• a) Climate change
• b) Sanitation and hygiene
• c) Health
• d) Education
  Answer: b) Sanitation and hygiene

16. The “India-Africa Forum Summit” was first held in which year?

• a) 2008
• b) 2009
• c) 2010
• d) 2011
  Answer: d) 2011

17. Which Indian foreign policy initiative aims to improve ties with the Indian Ocean Rim countries?

• a) Indian Ocean Rim Association
• b) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• c) Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
• d) Indo-Pacific Cooperation
  Answer: c) Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

18. India’s “National Security Strategy” is focused on which key areas?

• a) Economic growth and military strength
• b) Environmental protection and human rights
• c) Trade relations and cultural diplomacy
• d) Regional security and economic stability
  Answer: d) Regional security and economic stability

19. Which of the following is a major Indian foreign policy concern related to its western neighbor?

• a) Trade imbalances
• b) Border disputes
• c) Climate change
• d) Cultural exchange
  Answer: b) Border disputes

20. India’s “Digital Diplomacy” aims to enhance its global presence through:

• a) Cyber security
• b) Social media and technology
• c) Traditional diplomacy
• d) Economic aid
  Answer: b) Social media and technology

21. Which Indian foreign policy strategy focuses on strengthening economic and security ties with Gulf countries?

• a) Look West Policy
• b) West Asia Strategy
• c) Middle East Initiative
• d) Persian Gulf Relations
  Answer: a) Look West Policy

22. The “Quad” group includes which four countries?

• a) India, Japan, Australia, and the United States
• b) India, China, Russia, and the United States
• c) India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa
• d) India, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom
  Answer: a) India, Japan, Australia, and the United States

23. The “South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation” (SAARC) was founded in which year?

• a) 1981
• b) 1983
• c) 1985
• d) 1987
  Answer: c) 1985

24. Which Indian foreign policy initiative aims to provide humanitarian aid and development assistance to its neighboring countries?

• a) Neighbourhood First
• b) South-South Cooperation
• c) Development Assistance Program
• d) Regional Aid Program
  Answer: a) Neighbourhood First

25. The “India-Japan Strategic Partnership” primarily focuses on:

• a) Trade and investment
• b) Cultural exchange
• c) Defense cooperation
• d) Space exploration
  Answer: a) Trade and investment

26. The “Indo-U.S. Strategic Partnership” emphasizes cooperation in which key areas?

• a) Defense, trade, and technology
• b) Environmental protection
• c) Space research
• d) Health and education
  Answer: a) Defense, trade, and technology

27. Which Indian policy framework aims to boost India’s role in global governance and international institutions?

• a) Global Engagement Strategy
• b) Multilateral Diplomacy Initiative
• c) Foreign Policy Review
• d) Global Partnership Framework
  Answer: b) Multilateral Diplomacy Initiative

28. The “India-Russia Strategic Partnership” covers which of the following areas?

• a) Space technology
• b) Nuclear cooperation
• c) Defense and trade
• d) Tourism
  Answer: c) Defense and trade

29. The “BIMSTEC” organization includes which regions?

• a) South Asia and Southeast Asia
• b) South Asia and Central Asia
• c) East Asia and Central Asia
• d) South Asia and East Asia
  Answer: a) South Asia and Southeast Asia

30. Which Indian Prime Minister’s foreign policy was characterized by the phrase “The World is Flat”?

• a) Jawaharlal Nehru
• b) Rajiv Gandhi
• c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• d) Manmohan Singh
  Answer: d) Manmohan Singh

These MCQs cover various aspects of India’s foreign policy, including historical milestones, strategic partnerships, regional initiatives, and key international relations.