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(1) Which one of the following assumptions does not characterize the “Detente” during 1960s and 1970s of the Cold War era :
(1) Easing of Cold War tensions between the USA and the erstwhile Soviet Union
(2) Improved relations between the USA and the erstwhile Soviet Union
(3) The release of tensions heralded improvement in relations between the US and the erstwhile Soviet Union, but differences in outlook led to an increasing number of conflicts
(4) The Western and Eastern European allies of the two super powers also experienced detente and better cooperation during this period
Answer: The release of tensions heralded improvement in relations between the US and the erstwhile Soviet Union, but differences in outlook led to an increasing number of conflicts
(2) Identify the correct code for the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : The international situation and the fundamental causes of war cannot be altered by mere intervention of military technology.

Reason (R) : Armaments are not the only cause of war which can alter the international strategic environment.

Code :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are not correct
(2) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
(3) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
(4) (R) is the appropriate explanation of (A)
Answer: (R) is the appropriate explanation of (A)

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(3) The idea of “Democratic Peace” is related to which one of the following :
(1) Proliferation of WMD weapons
(2) A central plank of liberal internationalist thought
(3) Balance of power theory
(4) Terrorism
Answer: A central plank of liberal internationalist thought
(4) Which one of the following is the core principle of Non-alignment :
(1) Keep away from international affairs
(2) Keep away from the activities of international organisation
(3) Avoidance of Economic alliance
(4) Not to be part of any military alliance
Answer: Not to be part of any military alliance
(5) The Bolshevick revolution of 1917 in Russia helped the Indian National Movement by giving the strength as :
(1) It strengthened the will of the freedom fighters in India
(2) The Indian leadership understood the power of the common people
(3) It gave strength and power to the radicals fighting for India’s freedom
(4) It gave impetus and enhanced the cause of freedom movement in India
Answer: The Indian leadership understood the power of the common people
(6) What does the International Bill of Human Rights provide :
(1) A list of economic rights
(2) The rights that all citizens hold
(3) A list indivisible human rights covering civil and political rights
(4) An authoritative list of human rights covering civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights
Answer: An authoritative list of human rights covering civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights
(7) Arrange the following in the ascending chronological order by using the code given below :

(a) India-China Border Peace and Tranquillity Agreement

(b) Indo-Soviet Treaty for Peace, Friendship and Co-operation.

(c) India-China Agreement on Military Confidence Building Measures.

(d) Rajiv Gandhi’s visit to Beijing.

Code :
(1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(2) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(3) (c), (d), (a), (b)
(4) (b), (d), (a), (c)
Answer: (b), (d), (a), (c)
(8) Arrange the following events in the ascending chronological order by using the code given below :

(a) India’s international relief operations for victim of cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.

(b) Indian Navy’s mission against the Portuguese Navy during the liberation of Goa.

(c) Indian Navy’s ‘Operation Trident’.

(d) Establishment of the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerala.

Code :
(1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(2) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(3) (c), (d), (a), (b)
(4) (d), (c), (b), (a)
Answer: (b), (c), (a), (d)
(9) Arrange the following military operations of Indian Armed Forces in the ascending chronological order by using the code given below :

(a) Operation Rainbow

(b) Operation Woodrose

(c) Operation Python

(d) Operation Polo

Code :
(1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(2) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(3) (c), (d), (a), (b)
(4) (d), (c), (b), (a)
Answer: (d), (c), (b), (a)
(10) Arrange the following treaties in the ascending chronological order by using the code given below :

(a) Mine Ban Treaty (MBT)

(b) Peaceful Nuclear Explosion Treaty (PNET)

(c) Open Skies Treaty (OST)

(d) Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

Code :
(1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(2) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(3) (c), (d), (b), (a)
(4) (d), (a), (c), (b)
Answer: (b), (c), (a), (d)
(11) Which one of the following battles was not fought in the North African Theatre of World War II :
(1) Battle of El Alamein
(2) Battle of Alam Halfa
(3) Naval Battle of Casablanka
(4) Battle of Santa Cruz
Answer: Battle of Santa Cruz
(12) Which one of the following military operations was not occurred during the World War II ?
(1) Operation Compass
(2) Operation Torch
(3) Operation Vengeance
(4) Operation Siege Antwerp
Answer: Operation Siege Antwerp
(13) Which one of the following was the symbolic target of attacks on the World Trade Centre in 1993 and 2001 :
(1) Citizens of USA
(2) Global Capitalism
(3) President Clinton
(4) Technological imperialism
Answer: Global Capitalism
(14) Who amongst the following has defined war as “Organized violence carried on by political units against each other” :
(1) Thucydides
(2) Quincy Wright
(3) Hedly Bull
(4) Karl Von Clausewitz
Answer: Hedly Bull
(15) The ‘State of War’ condition can be defined as which one of the following :
(1) A state that is aggressive and always building up its military
(2) The condition when there is no actual conflict but a permanent Cold War that could become a ‘real’ war at any time
(3) A situation in which several neighbouring states are at War
(4) Nuclearization of a region
Answer: The condition when there is no actual conflict but a permanent Cold War that could become a ‘real’ war at any time

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