Introduction India, with its vast population of over 1.4 billion people, is one of the…
MCQs with answers on the topic “India’s Foreign Policy in a Changing Global Order”
1. Who was the first Prime Minister of India to visit the United States?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: a) Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Which policy framework has guided India’s foreign policy since independence?
a) Non-alignment
b) Isolationism
c) Aggressive Diplomacy
d) Globalism
Answer: a) Non-alignment
3. The term ‘Look East’ was first introduced in India’s foreign policy by which Prime Minister?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) P.V. Narasimha Rao
Answer: d) P.V. Narasimha Rao
4. Which Indian Prime Minister initiated the ‘Act East Policy’ to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Narendra Modi
d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: c) Narendra Modi
5. What was the main objective of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which India was a key member of?
a) Align with the United States
b) Maintain neutrality in the Cold War
c) Establish a global communist alliance
d) Promote free trade agreements
Answer: b) Maintain neutrality in the Cold War
6. What is the central theme of India’s “Neighborhood First” policy?
a) Promoting cultural ties
b) Strengthening economic relations with Southeast Asia
c) Prioritizing bilateral relations with neighboring countries
d) Fostering military alliances in South Asia
Answer: c) Prioritizing bilateral relations with neighboring countries
7. In which year did India become a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
a) 2000
b) 2007
c) 2010
d) 2017
Answer: c) 2010
8. India’s “Look East Policy” focused primarily on which of the following regions?
a) Middle East
b) Southeast Asia
c) Central Asia
d) Africa
Answer: b) Southeast Asia
9. Which of the following is a key principle of India’s foreign policy?
a) Isolationism
b) Peaceful coexistence
c) Military expansion
d) Economic dominance
Answer: b) Peaceful coexistence
10. India’s foreign policy shifted towards economic diplomacy after which of the following events?
a) Independence
b) 1991 Economic Reforms
c) The Kargil War
d) 2008 Mumbai Attacks
Answer: b) 1991 Economic Reforms
11. Which of these countries is a part of the BRICS grouping alongside India?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Argentina
c) Brazil
d) Australia
Answer: c) Brazil
12. The term “Indo-Pacific” refers to which of the following regions?
a) North and South America
b) The Atlantic Ocean and Europe
c) The Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean region
d) Africa and the Arabian Sea
Answer: c) The Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean region
13. Which initiative of India seeks to strengthen maritime cooperation among the countries of the Indian Ocean region?
a) BRICS
b) IORA (Indian Ocean Rim Association)
c) SCO
d) SAARC
Answer: b) IORA (Indian Ocean Rim Association)
14. In which year did India and the United States sign the landmark Civil Nuclear Agreement?
a) 2000
b) 2005
c) 2010
d) 2015
Answer: b) 2005
15. Which agreement between India and the United States was signed in 2016 to boost defence cooperation?
a) LEMOA
b) BECA
c) COMCASA
d) ASTANA
Answer: a) LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement)
16. India’s “SAGAR” initiative seeks to strengthen relations in which geographical region?
a) South America
b) South Asia
c) Indian Ocean region
d) Southeast Asia
Answer: c) Indian Ocean region
17. What was the main focus of the “Ganga Initiative” launched by India in its foreign policy?
a) Cooperation on renewable energy
b) Environmental preservation of the Ganga River
c) Promotion of clean energy
d) Protection of water resources in neighboring countries
Answer: b) Environmental preservation of the Ganga River
18. India became a full member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in which year?
a) 2008
b) 2014
c) 2017
d) India is not yet a member
Answer: d) India is not yet a member
19. In which year did India host the BRICS summit for the first time?
a) 2012
b) 2015
c) 2018
d) 2020
Answer: b) 2015
20. Which country is India’s largest trading partner in the African continent?
a) South Africa
b) Kenya
c) Nigeria
d) Egypt
Answer: c) Nigeria
21. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in which year?
a) 1981
b) 1990
c) 1995
d) 2000
Answer: a) 1981
22. India’s partnership with which of the following countries is considered the “Quad” alliance?
a) Japan, Australia, United States
b) Russia, China, Pakistan
c) Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan
d) Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius
Answer: a) Japan, Australia, United States
23. In the context of India’s foreign policy, what does the acronym ‘BRICS’ stand for?
a) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Korea
b) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
c) Bangladesh, Russia, India, China, Sri Lanka
d) Belgium, Russia, India, China, Saudi Arabia
Answer: b) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
24. Which of the following countries is NOT a part of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Bhutan
d) Myanmar
e) China
Answer: e) China
25. The “G-20” is a group of countries that focuses primarily on which issue?
a) Cultural exchange
b) Global financial and economic policy
c) Peacekeeping missions
d) Climate change
Answer: b) Global financial and economic policy
26. Which country did India sign the “Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement” (LEMOA) with?
a) Russia
b) United States
c) China
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) United States
27. What is the primary focus of India’s “International Solar Alliance” (ISA)?
a) Promote coal-based energy
b) Promote the use of solar energy
c) Establish nuclear energy plants
d) Promote hydropower
Answer: b) Promote the use of solar energy
28. Which of the following is India’s main foreign policy objective regarding climate change?
a) Increase carbon emissions
b) Reduce dependency on fossil fuels
c) Expand coal mining
d) Focus only on domestic environmental issues
Answer: b) Reduce dependency on fossil fuels
29. In India’s foreign policy, which region is most closely related to the “Look East” policy?
a) West Asia
b) Southeast Asia
c) Central Asia
d) East Africa
Answer: b) Southeast Asia
30. Which of the following Indian initiatives is primarily aimed at strengthening bilateral relations with the Indian Ocean region?
a) SAGAR
b) Act East Policy
c) Non-Aligned Movement
d) SAARC
Answer: a) SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)
These questions and answers cover the major elements of India’s foreign policy in the context of a changing global order, making it relevant for civil services examination preparations.
