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MCQs with answers on the topic “India’s Strategic Importance in the Indo-Pacific Region”
1. What is the primary strategic interest of India in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Economic growth
B) Maritime security
C) Human rights promotion
D) Territorial expansion
Answer: B) Maritime security
2. Which of the following is NOT a major challenge for India in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Chinese assertiveness
B) Maritime disputes
C) Rising sea levels
D) Terrorism from Afghanistan
Answer: D) Terrorism from Afghanistan
3. Which strategic waterway in the Indo-Pacific is crucial for India’s energy security?
A) Bosphorus Strait
B) Malacca Strait
C) Suez Canal
D) Panama Canal
Answer: B) Malacca Strait
4. India’s Act East Policy is aimed at strengthening ties with which region?
A) Southeast Asia
B) South Asia
C) Central Asia
D) West Asia
Answer: A) Southeast Asia
5. The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) was launched by India in which year?
A) 2014
B) 2017
C) 2020
D) 2019
Answer: C) 2020
6. Which country in the Indo-Pacific has the largest economy, playing a significant role in India’s strategic plans?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Australia
D) South Korea
Answer: B) China
7. What is the key objective of India’s participation in the Quad Alliance?
A) Economic sanctions on China
B) Enhancing defense and security cooperation
C) Promoting human rights
D) Creating an economic union
Answer: B) Enhancing defense and security cooperation
8. Which of the following nations is NOT part of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)?
A) India
B) United States
C) Japan
D) Russia
Answer: D) Russia
9. The security architecture of the Indo-Pacific includes which important strategic grouping led by India?
A) G7
B) BRICS
C) Quad
D) ASEAN
Answer: C) Quad
10. Which of the following maritime chokepoints is strategically important for India in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Strait of Hormuz
B) Strait of Malacca
C) Bering Strait
D) Strait of Gibraltar
Answer: B) Strait of Malacca
11. Which country is a key partner of India in the Indo-Pacific, especially for defense and strategic cooperation?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) Pakistan
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: B) United States
12. India’s strategic partnership with which of the following countries has been pivotal for countering Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Japan
B) Nepal
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Answer: A) Japan
13. Which of the following is an important reason for India’s growing significance in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Its central geographic location
B) Its nuclear capabilities
C) Its strong trade network
D) Its historical colonial ties
Answer: A) Its central geographic location
14. The presence of which Chinese initiative in the Indo-Pacific region is a concern for India’s strategic interests?
A) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
B) New Silk Road
C) Maritime Silk Road
D) Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Answer: C) Maritime Silk Road
15. Which country in the Indo-Pacific has an economic partnership with India under the “Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement” (CEPA)?
A) South Korea
B) Sri Lanka
C) Australia
D) Japan
Answer: A) South Korea
16. Which of the following Indo-Pacific nations is a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?
A) Indonesia
B) Iran
C) Canada
D) Brazil
Answer: A) Indonesia
17. India’s interest in the Indo-Pacific region is primarily driven by its need for access to which resource?
A) Oil and natural gas
B) Rare earth metals
C) Fish and marine resources
D) Coal and minerals
Answer: A) Oil and natural gas
18. Which strategic initiative launched by India aims at promoting freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
B) Act East Policy
C) Look East Policy
D) Indo-Pacific Strategy
Answer: A) Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
19. India’s maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific are primarily linked to which of the following?
A) Securing trade routes and energy supply chains
B) Strengthening cultural diplomacy
C) Expanding military presence in the region
D) Promoting international tourism
Answer: A) Securing trade routes and energy supply chains
20. Which international agreement between India and Japan strengthens India’s defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific?
A) India-Japan Strategic Partnership
B) Civil Nuclear Agreement
C) Reciprocal Logistics Support Agreement (RELOS)
D) Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation
Answer: C) Reciprocal Logistics Support Agreement (RELOS)
21. Which of the following countries is part of the Indo-Pacific but not a member of the Quad Alliance?
A) Australia
B) South Korea
C) Japan
D) United States
Answer: B) South Korea
22. The Indo-Pacific region is important to India’s security due to its strategic location in the context of which water body?
A) Red Sea
B) Arabian Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Pacific Ocean
Answer: B) Arabian Sea
23. Which of the following is an important initiative by India to enhance connectivity in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
B) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
C) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
D) Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific
Answer: A) Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
24. India is increasingly concerned about China’s activities in which sea, due to their proximity to India’s maritime borders?
A) South China Sea
B) Caspian Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Arabian Sea
Answer: A) South China Sea
25. Which of the following countries signed the “Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement” (LEMOA) with India to enhance defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Australia
B) Japan
C) United States
D) South Korea
Answer: C) United States
26. Which is the key element of India’s military strategy in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Counterterrorism operations
B) Enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities
C) Expanding nuclear deterrence
D) Establishing military bases in foreign countries
Answer: B) Enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities
27. Which of the following regions is India particularly focused on within the Indo-Pacific for maintaining stability and security?
A) Persian Gulf
B) Eastern Mediterranean
C) South China Sea
D) South Pacific Islands
Answer: C) South China Sea
28. Which one of the following factors contributes to India’s rising maritime influence in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Its strategic geographical location
B) High oil reserves
C) Low-cost manufacturing
D) Large population base
Answer: A) Its strategic geographical location
29. India’s participation in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) aims to promote cooperation in which domain?
A) Counterterrorism
B) Maritime security and safety
C) Economic growth
D) Trade relations
Answer: B) Maritime security and safety
30. India’s strategic vision in the Indo-Pacific also aims to deepen relations with which group of countries?
A) ASEAN members
B) BRICS countries
C) European Union
D) Central Asian Republics
Answer: A) ASEAN members
These questions cover a variety of aspects related to India’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific, including defense, diplomacy, economic relations, and regional security concerns. They will help students prepare for the Civil Services Examination by testing their understanding of India’s role and interests in the region.
