UGC NET/JRF EXAM, DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, June-2020* (Paper-II)

Total Questions: 100

41. What is the Asia Pacific Group?

(a) A regional association of ASEAN countries against nuclear proliferation
(b) A regional body for the prevention of money laundering and terror financing
(c) A regional association of Asian countries for the conservation of eco-system
(d) Its headquarters is in Australia

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (b) and (d) only

42. Who was developed new generation wargaming software for the Indian Navy?

Correct Answer: E. *

43. The IAF recently inducted Apache-AH 64E helicopters. Identify its features:

(a) It is the most advanced multi-role heavy attack helicopter in the world
(b) It is a joint venture of India and US
(c) Its cockpit is bulletproof
(d) It is an all weather capable and has high survivability against battle damage

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

44. Identify the two British warships that were sunk by Japanese planes during World War II:

(a) Prince of Wales
(b) Yamato
(c) Harrier
(d) Repulse

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a) and (d) only

45. The concept of 'Monadic Democratic Peace' refers to:

(a) The democracies are more peaceful in their relations with all other states in the system
(b) The democracies are more peaceful in their relations with other democracies
(c) The more democracies there are in a region or the international system, the more peaceful the region or international system will be
(d) There is not any significant relationship between democracy and peace

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a) only

46. Which of the following statements are correct?

(a) Geopolitics examines, the political, economic and strategic significances of geography.
(b) AT Mahan in his book The Influence of Seapower Upon History describes sea power is necessary to facilitate trade and peaceful commerce.
(c) The doctrine of geopolitics gained attention largely through the work of H. Mackinder in England.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

47. Which of the following countries share boundaries with the Persian Gulf?

(a) Iran
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Syria
(d) Kuwait
(e) Ethiopia

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

48. Which of the following are security issues?

(a) Coronavirus is a health security issue
(b) Jungle fire is an environmental security issue
(c) Governance is a political security issue
(d) Drug trafficking is an economic security issue

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

49. In Aerial Warfare, John Boyd's OODA Loop stands for:

(a) Decide
(b) Act
(c) Observe
(d) Action
(e) Orient

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

50. Identify the models of the international system developed by Morton Kaplan in Systems Theory:

(a) Balance of Power System
(b) The Universal International System
(c) Collective security system
(d) The veto system

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a), (b) and (d) only