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Defence Studies Objective Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams | Defence Studies MCQs Set 14

Questions
1 Who among the following opined that “geo-politics is a pseudo-science” ?
1 Hans J.Morgenthan
2 J. Nye
3 Robert Jervis
4 Carl Haushofer

Answer: Hans J.Morgenthan
2 The term ‘Detente’ refers to which one of the following :
1 Relaxation in military tensions between two or more states
2 Promotion of friendly relations between two or more states
3 Providing most favoured nation’s status to a neighbour
4 Promotion of cosmopolitan culture

Answer: Relaxation in military tensions between two or more states
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3 Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The balance of power is central to realist conception of International Security and also an essential stabilizing factor in International Relations.

Reason (R) : Realism sees states as existing in a highly competitive and dangerous environment in which they must do whatever is necessary to survive.

Codes :
1 (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
2 Both (A) and (R) are correct
3 Both (A) and (R) not correct
4 (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
4 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : Pursuing liberal agenda creates major social and political difficulties for developing and transitional states and that the problem of widening gap between the rich states and the poor states needs to be addressed.

Reason (R) : This is reflected in the economic agenda of human security.

Codes :
1 Both (A) and (R) are correct
2 Both (A) and (R) are not correct
3 (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
4 (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
5 Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : After the end of cold war, the concept of “Security Complex” was reworked in favour of a conceptual sliding scale denoting change, ranging through security community, self help balance of power, and mutual security regine.

Reason (R) : After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the dynamics of security confined and operate across a broad spectrum of sectors like military, political, economic, societal and environmental.

Codes :
1 (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong
2 (A) is wrong, 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
6 Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The central theme of International Relations is not evil, but tragedy.

Reason (R) : States often share a common interest, but the structure of the situation prevents them from bringing about the mutually desired situation.

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 correct
7 In which one of the following battles, chlorine as chemical warfare agent was used firstly :
1 Battle of Ypres
2 Battle of Loos
3 Battle of Cambrai
4 Battle of Somme

Answer: Battle of Ypres
8 Who among the following stated that “why should I demoralise the enemy by military means if I can do so better and more cheaply in other ways.” ?
1 Adolf Hitler
2 W. Churchill
3 Mc Arthur
4 Tojo

Answer: Adolf Hitler
9 The Purge against Hitler also known as the ‘Night of the Long Knives” in Germany took place on
1 18th June, 1934
2 30th June, 1934
3 22nd June, 1934
4 26th June, 1934

Answer: 30th June, 1934
10 Which one of the following brokered the Indus Water Commission between India and Pakistan ?
1 USA
2 Britain
3 United Nations
4 World Bank

Answer: World Bank
11 ‘Varunastra’ refers to which one of the following :
1 It is a heavy weight electronic torpedo
2 It is a light weight electronic torpedo
3 It is a medium weight electronic torpedo for hitting targets below the sea level
4 It is a sensor guided under sea electronic torpedo

Answer: It is a heavy weight electronic torpedo
12 The ‘Friendship Highway’ is located between
1 India and Nepal
2 Pakistan and Afghanistan
3 Tibet and Nepal
4 India and Bangladesh

Answer: Tibet and Nepal
13 The sounder installed in satellite INSAT – 3 DR has the aim to :
1 touching the level of sea
2 detecting the migration of people from one place to another
3 providing information about enemy positions
4 providing information on humidity, temperature and ozone level over the Indian landmass

Answer: providing information on humidity, temperature and ozone level over the Indian landmass
14 India is jointly developing a new SPG (Self Propelled Gun) in collaboration with which one of the following countries ?
1 Russia
2 Sweden
3 France
4 Israel

Answer: Russia
15 India and Vietnam have elevated their strategic ties to which one of the following ?
1 Comprehensive Strategic Collaboration
2 Comprehensive Strategic Commission
3 Comprehensive Strategic Ventures
4 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Answer: Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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