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(1) Identify the correct code for the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The South Asian Gas Corridor is an idea for the gas supply from outer region to South Asian countries through pipelines. The purpose of this corridor is to lay the foundation of a common energy market amongst the South Asian countries.

Reason (R) : South Asia is geographically proximate to the Persian Gulf and Central Asia and can tremendously benefit from their immense resources of gas.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
(3) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct
(4) Both (A) and (R) are not correct
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Which one of the following is not related to the strategic strike as
(1) Application of kinetic and non-kinetic forces deep into enemy territory, affecting military forces in the homeland, or population, industry and infrastructure
(2) An attack to damage or destroy an objective or a capability
(3) A less obvious form of strike warfare deploys special operations forces in the enemy’s rear areas
(4) A war of attrition against the enemy
Answer: A war of attrition against the enemy
(3) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The Department of Defence deals with Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), three services and various inter-service organizations of India to ensure national defence.

Reason (R) : Self-reliance in Defence is rarely possible due to both strategic and economic reasons.

Codes :
(1) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
(2) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(4) Both (A) and (R) are not correct
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
(4) Who opined that “A nation is secure to the extent to which it is not in danger of having to sacrifice core values if it wishes to avoid war, and is able, if challenged, to maintain them by victory in such a war” ?
(1) Walter Lippman
(2) Arnold Wolfers
(3) Barry Buzan
(4) K. Subrahmanyam
Answer: Walter Lippman
(5) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : Profound changes are taking places in the international situation, as manifested in the historic changes in the balance of power, global governance structure, and international competition in the economic, scientific and technological and military fields.

Reason (R) : The forces of world peace are on the rise, so are the factors against war. The world still faces both immediate and potential threats of local wars.

Codes :
(1) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
(2) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
(3) Both (A) and (R) are not correct
(4) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a comprehensive explanation of (A)
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a comprehensive explanation of (A)
(6) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The entire period of Cold War witnessed the primacy of strategic policy-making based on privilege information on a need to know basis obviously. India was almost geared up for relying on bureaucratic outlooks and perceptions and being suspicious of any free thinking on strategic issues.

Reason (R) : Indian bureaucracy and the political leadership ensured in the past they remained in power by denying information to others which could be a basis of debate on national security issues and perspectives.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are not correct
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a comprehensive basis of (A) in matters of future debate on strategic perspectives
(3) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
(4) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a comprehensive basis of (A) in matters of future debate on strategic perspectives
(7) Humanitarian intervention refers to which one of the following ?
(1) It justifies the use of force and breach of sovereignty based on human security grounds
(2) It argues that human security does not exist
(3) It argues that national security does not exist
(4) It argues that economic security is the most important component of national security
Answer: It justifies the use of force and breach of sovereignty based on human security grounds
(8) ‘Uncertainty’ is crucial to the realist account of security due to which one of the following reasons :
(1) Because it causes the system to be anarchic
(2) Because it leads to lack of trust in the international system
(3) Because it changes the balance of power in international system
(4) Because it leads to regional co-operation
Answer: Because it leads to lack of trust in the international system
(9) Arrange the following defence services institutions in ascending order as per their levels, and use the code given below :

(i) College of Defence Management

(ii) Defence Services Staff College

(iii) National Defence College

(iv) National Defence Academy

Code :
(1) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(2) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
(4) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Answer: (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
(10) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : Russia’s military operation in Syria has raised its regional profile greatly in response to a challenge of likely overthrow of the Assad regime by the ISIS.

Reason (R) : Such a triumph for Islamic extremist would have encouraged their sympathizers across the Muslim world including Central Asia and the Muslim communities in Russia.

Codes :
(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) Both (A) and (R) are correct
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
(11) Kautilya’s “Mandala Theory (Doctrine of Circles)” revolves around which one of the following ?
(1) Shasanhar
(2) Vijigishu
(3) Udasin
(4) Pashnigrah
Answer: Vijigishu
(12) Who amongst the following thinkers considered ‘milieu, resources and collective action’ as the elements of National Power of a Nation state ?
(1) H.J. Morgenthau
(2) Raymond Aron
(3) Palmer & Perkins
(4) R. Reagon
Answer: Raymond Aron
(13) Who amongst the following theorized that “Command of the Air means to be in a position to prevent the enemy from flying while sustaining the ability to fly oneself” :
(1) William Mitchell
(2) Alexander Seversky
(3) G. Douhet
(4) William Wrights
Answer: G. Douhet
(14) Who amongst the following branded “Geo-politics” as a “pseudo-science” :
(1) S.P. Cohen
(2) H.J. Morgenthau
(3) Michael Mandelbaum
(4) J. Nye
Answer: H.J. Morgenthau
(15) The term “Detente” refers to which one of the following ?
(1) Balance of Power
(2) Collective Security
(3) Co-operative Security
(4) Relaxation in Military tensions
Answer: Relaxation in Military tensions

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