UGC NET/JRF EXAM, DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, December-2019* (Paper-II)

Total Questions: 100

51. The objectives of India's No-First Use (NFU) nuclear weapon policy relies on:

(a) NFU policy enhances India's deterrence by enabling it to develop delivery triad of nuclear weapon on land, sea and air
(b) India's geography and strategic situation justified that the nuclear weapons were not seen as the genuine response to the challenges of conventional defence
(c) India's challenge is how to deter Pakistan's or other's first use of nuclear weapons asgainst it
(d) India has reserved its right to select how much, where and when to retaliate

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: B. (a), (b), (c) and (d)

52. As a strategic theorist of sea power, А.T. Mahan's reputation rests on which of the following:

(a) Command of sea through naval superiority
(b) Maritime commerce
(c) Overseas possessions
(d) Privileged access to foreign markets

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D. (a), (b), (c) and (d)

53. The primary risk drivers of the disaster contain which of the following:

(a) Controlled urbanization
(b) Population expansion
(c) Climate change
(d) Indiscriminate development

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D. (b), (c) and (d)

54. The following is part of 'Gujral doctrine' in the context of:

(a) Carefully take third party help in case of dispute in two countries
(b) Not to interfere in the internal affairs of another country
(c) Respect each others borders and Sovereignty
(d) Allows the countries of South Asia to use their land against any other country of the region

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: C. (b) and (c)

55. During World War II which of the following military operations were under taken:

(a) Operation Compass
(b) Operation Polo
(c) Operation Vengeance
(d) Operation Duck

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: A. (a) and (c)

56. Which of these categories of human rights above is/are covered in a specific UN legal human rights instrument. Choose the correct answer:

(a) Racism
(b) Gender bias or violence against women
(c) Discrimination against the disabled
(d) Homophobia

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b) and (c)

57. Which of these instances of mass human rights abuse provoked humanitarian intervention?

(a) Rawanda genocide
(b) Kosovo massacre by Serbs
(c) Somalian Civil War
(d) Rohingya problem in Bangladesh

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: A. (b) and (c)

58. Identity the correct statements with reference to "Strum Ataka':

(a) A defence deal between India and Russia
(b) It is an air to air missile
(c) It is being developed by India and Israel
(d) It is an anti tank missile

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: B. (a) and (d)

59. Identify the elements which lead to the escalation of defence expenditure of any country:

(a) defence budgeting process
(b) armed forces modernisation programme
(c) arms control
(d) arms race

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: B. (b) and (d)

60. Identify the issues related to logistics in Armed Force:

(a) Supply chain and communication
(b) Public opinion
(c) Transportation and medical aid
(d) Foreign policy issues

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: A. (a) and (c)