UGC NET/JRF EXAM, INTERNATIONAL & AREA STUDIES, June-2020 PAPER-II)

Total Questions: 100

51. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): India has neither signed the Nuclear Non-Prolifeatured Treaty (NPT)nor ratified it.
Reason (R) : India has signed the comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) but not ratified the same.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

52. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion (A): India has participated in both the 'JAI' and 'RIC' formulates of major powers coming together.
Reason (R) : Indian foreign policy is now endeavoring to proactively shape it's near and extend neighbourhood and perceive multi algnment and harmonized balance in relations with. major power as its operating principle.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

53. Match List-I with List-II:

List-IList-II
(a) Indo-US natural Alliance(i) Donald Trump
(b) Communication Compatibility and security agreement (COMCASA)(ii) George W. Bush
(c) International security Annex (ISA)(iii) Barack Obama
(d) Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (CEMOA)(iv) Bill Clinton

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a)(b)(c)(d)
A.(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
B.(iii)(i)(ii)(iv)
C.(iv)(iii)(i)(ii)
D.(ii)(iv)(i)(iii)
Correct Answer: C.

54. India's Draft Nuclear Doctrine is based on the principles of which of the following:

(a) Strategic Autonomy
(b) Strategic Ambiguity
(c) Strategic Hegemony
(d) Strategic Restraint

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

55. India is an 'Observer' Member at which of the following groupings?

Correct Answer: C. Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CECAC)

56. Which one of these strategic initiatives of India in its extended neighbourhood, partners with the Japanese framework of partnership of Quantity Infrastructure (PQC):

Correct Answer: B. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)

57. Which Asian nation, expressly considers India, its third neighbour?

Correct Answer: B. Mangolia

58. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Foreign Policy Doctrine)List-II (Leader)
(a) Multialignment and Balance in Regional Relations(i) P.V Narasimha Roa
(b) Diversification in Foreign Policy(ii) Atal Behari Vajpayee
(c) Composite Dialogue Process(iii) Inder Kumar Gujral
(d) Non-Reciprocal engagement(iv) Narendra Modi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a)(b)(c)(d)
A.(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
B.(iv)(iii)(ii)(i)
C.(ii)(i)(iv)(iii)
D.(iv)(i)(ii)(iii)
Correct Answer: D.

59. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Indian Foreign Policy in contemporary times, has transitioned from 'Panchsheel' (five principles) to 'Panchamrit' (Five Elements).
Reason (R) : Samvaad, Samman, Suraksha, Samridhhi and Sabhyata evam Sanskrit have emerged as the new pillars of Indian Foregin Policy formulation and conduct.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

60. Arrange the following Integration groupings in ascending order:

(a) Bay of Bengal Integrated Multi-Sectoral Technical
(b) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(c) Bangladesh Bhutan Indian and Nepal (BBIN)
(d) Ganga Mekong Sub Regional Cooperation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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