MCQs with answers on “India’s Handling of the Rohingya Refugee Crisis” 

1. Which of the following countries is the primary source of the Rohingya refugee crisis?

• a) Bangladesh
• b) Myanmar
• c) India
• d) Pakistan

Answer: b) Myanmar

2. In which year did India officially express concern over the Rohingya refugee crisis?

• a) 2015
• b) 2017
• c) 2019
• d) 2020

Answer: b) 2017

3. The Rohingya refugee crisis primarily involves the persecution of which religious minority?

• a) Buddhists
• b) Christians
• c) Hindus
• d) Muslims

Answer: d) Muslims

4. Where do the majority of the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar currently reside?

• a) Bangladesh
• b) Thailand
• c) India
• d) Malaysia

Answer: a) Bangladesh

5. What is the name of the region in Myanmar where the majority of the Rohingya people reside?

• a) Rakhine
• b) Kachin
• c) Shan
• d) Mandalay

Answer: a) Rakhine

6. Which Indian state has been most affected by the Rohingya refugee crisis?

• a) Assam
• b) Uttar Pradesh
• c) West Bengal
• d) Kerala

Answer: a) Assam

7. Which international organization condemned the military crackdown on the Rohingya in Myanmar in 2017?

• a) United Nations (UN)
• b) ASEAN
• c) European Union (EU)
• d) SAARC

Answer: a) United Nations (UN)

8. Which Indian political party has generally opposed the settlement of Rohingya refugees in India?

• a) Indian National Congress
• b) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
• c) Communist Party of India (CPI)
• d) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Answer: b) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

9. In which year did the Indian government officially state that Rohingya refugees should be deported?

• a) 2016
• b) 2017
• c) 2018
• d) 2019

Answer: c) 2018

10. India’s stance on the Rohingya crisis is primarily influenced by its relationship with which neighboring country?

• a) Bangladesh
• b) Nepal
• c) Myanmar
• d) Sri Lanka

Answer: c) Myanmar

11. Which international body has expressed concerns about the treatment of Rohingya refugees in India?

• a) World Health Organization (WHO)
• b) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• d) World Trade Organization (WTO)

Answer: b) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

12. Which Indian state has taken the most significant step in housing Rohingya refugees?

• a) Uttar Pradesh
• b) Jammu and Kashmir
• c) Delhi
• d) West Bengal

Answer: b) Jammu and Kashmir

13. Which year did the Indian Supreme Court issue a notice to the central government regarding the deportation of Rohingya refugees?

• a) 2018
• b) 2019
• c) 2020
• d) 2021

Answer: a) 2018

14. What humanitarian organization has provided support to the Rohingya refugees in India?

• a) Red Cross
• b) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• c) World Food Programme (WFP)
• d) UNICEF

Answer: b) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

15. India’s decision to deport Rohingya refugees has been a subject of concern due to which international principle?

• a) Right to Education
• b) Non-refoulement
• c) Climate Justice
• d) Gender Equality

Answer: b) Non-refoulement

16. Which of the following was a major reason behind the Rohingya refugee crisis in Myanmar?

• a) Economic sanctions
• b) Persecution by the Myanmar military
• c) Flooding in Rakhine
• d) Natural disasters

Answer: b) Persecution by the Myanmar military

17. What is the role of the UNHCR in the Rohingya crisis in India?

• a) Deporting refugees
• b) Providing humanitarian aid
• c) Enforcing laws
• d) None of the above

Answer: b) Providing humanitarian aid

18. Which policy does India follow regarding the treatment of refugees?

• a) Open-door policy
• b) Deportation policy
• c) Limited assistance policy
• d) No policy

Answer: c) Limited assistance policy

19. Which of the following is a key concern regarding the settlement of Rohingya refugees in India?

• a) National security
• b) Human rights violations
• c) Economic burden
• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

20. India’s approach to the Rohingya crisis can best be described as:

• a) Humanitarian support
• b) Regional cooperation
• c) Non-interference
• d) Strict deportation

Answer: d) Strict deportation

21. What was the primary reason for India’s refusal to grant Rohingya refugees citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)?

• a) Security concerns
• b) Economic reasons
• c) Religious reasons
• d) International pressure

Answer: a) Security concerns

22. Which South Asian country has been most receptive to Rohingya refugees?

• a) Sri Lanka
• b) Nepal
• c) Bangladesh
• d) Pakistan

Answer: c) Bangladesh

23. Which major UN body has repeatedly called for accountability for the crimes committed against the Rohingya?

• a) United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
• b) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
• c) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
• d) International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Answer: a) United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

24. What is the key reason behind India’s reluctance to accept large numbers of Rohingya refugees?

• a) Diplomatic issues with Myanmar
• b) Fear of exacerbating internal ethnic tensions
• c) High refugee numbers in neighboring countries
• d) None of the above

Answer: b) Fear of exacerbating internal ethnic tensions

25. Which international legal principle forbids the return of refugees to a country where they may face persecution?

• a) Right to Education
• b) Right to Work
• c) Non-refoulement
• d) Right to Shelter

Answer: c) Non-refoulement

26. What kind of support have Rohingya refugees received in India?

• a) Legal aid and permanent settlement
• b) Temporary shelters and healthcare
• c) Citizenship grants
• d) Military protection

Answer: b) Temporary shelters and healthcare

27. What has been the Indian government’s primary argument for not granting Rohingyas refugee status?

• a) Lack of space
• b) National security concerns
• c) Economic reasons
• d) International agreements

Answer: b) National security concerns

28. India has received widespread criticism for not providing Rohingya refugees with what basic service?

• a) Legal documentation
• b) Employment opportunities
• c) Social welfare benefits
• d) Permanent settlement

Answer: a) Legal documentation

29. Which of the following Indian policies would most likely be violated by offering Rohingyas permanent settlement in the country?

• a) National security laws
• b) Environmental policies
• c) Economic liberalization
• d) Foreign direct investment rules

Answer: a) National security laws

30. Which organization has repeatedly called on India to not deport Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar?

• a) Amnesty International
• b) International Organization for Migration (IOM)
• c) UNHCR
• d) World Bank

Answer: c) UNHCR

These MCQs aim to test knowledge on India’s handling of the Rohingya refugee crisis, focusing on political, humanitarian, and legal aspects.