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

Assertion (A) : National Security is derived from power as states are inconstant struggle for objective or real power in order to ensure their security.

Reason (R) : In the current international politics, power is measured in economic, military and human capital terms.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
(2) Only (A) is true, but (R) is false
(3) Only (R) is true, but (A) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
(2)

Assertion (A) : The Revolutionary Terrorist Movement failed to make any big dent in British hold over India.

Reason (R) : The above movement lacked centralised leadership and coordination among various groups.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(2) Neither (A) nor (R) is true
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
(4) (R) is true, but (A) is not
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(3) ‘Lebensraum’ concept extensively used by geographers during inter-war period mainly by
(1) Americans
(2) Germans
(3) British
(4) French
Answer: Germans
(4) Who among the following thinkers said, “Religion is not opium for the masses, it is a vitamin” ?
(1) Marx
(2) V.I. Lenin
(3) Mao Tse Tung
(4) Regis Debray
Answer: Regis Debray
(5) Which day was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights made by the United Nations ?
(1) 10 December 1948
(2) 10 December 1950
(3) 10 December 1960
(4) 10 December 1980
Answer: 10 December 1948
(6) Which one of the following is not a dual-use technology ?
(1) Nuclear technology
(2) Nano- technology
(3) Remote sensing technology
(4) Missile technology
Answer: Missile technology
(7) There is a basic realization that states are both a source of security and a threat to security for human beings. This situation is known as one of the following :
(1) Security Dilemma
(2) Defensive Defence
(3) Security Consciousness
(4) Securitization
Answer: Security Dilemma
(8) Identify the appropriate code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below :

Assertion (A) : Strategic studies as a subject relates to the art and science of survival of mankind.

Reason (R) : For the scholars of strategic studies, it is the security aspect that makes the study worthwhile.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are 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 not correct
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are not correct
(9) Who among the following opined that “security falls within the category of essentially contested concepts” ?
(1) Henry Kissinger
(2) Barry Buzan
(3) K. Waltz
(4) Walter Lippman
Answer: Barry Buzan
(10) The concept of “MAD” refers to :
(1) Mutually Assured Development
(2) Mutually Assured Destruction
(3) Minimum Assured Development
(4) Minimum Assured Destruction
Answer: Mutually Assured Destruction
(11) Arrange the following in correct chronological sequence of their proposed year of creation :
(1) RAW – NIA – IB – NCTC
(2) IB – RAW – NIA – NCTC
(3) RAW – IB – NIA – NCTC
(4) IB – NCTC – NIA – RAW
Answer: IB – RAW – NIA – NCTC
(12) “One for all, all for one” is a concept related to
(1) Collective Defence
(2) Sustainable Development
(3) Collective Security
(4) Military Alliance
Answer: Collective Security
(13) Which of the following is not a means of pacific settlement of disputes ?
(1) Arbitration
(2) Negotiation
(3) Mediation
(4) Blockade
Answer: Blockade
(14) Choose the appropriate code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : International conflicts can be prevented through bilateral talks and conflict management techniques.

Reason (R) : NGO’s may also play an important role in the management of conflicts.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(15) Choose the appropriate code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : CBM between India and Pakistan are essential for peace and development of the region.

Reason (R) : ISI and Pakistani army are not in favour of the peace process between India and Pakistan.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false
(2) (A) is false, but (R) is true
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correction explanation of (A)
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correction explanation of (A)

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