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Defence Studies Objective Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams | Defence Studies MCQs Set 42

Questions
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)
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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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