Defence Studies Objective Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams | Defence Studies MCQs Set 46

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

Assertion (A) : State policy is the womb in which war is developed.

Reason (R) : War is to be regarded not as an independent thing, but as a political instrument.

Codes :
1 Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
2 (A) is true but (R) is false.
3 (R) is true but (A) is false and (R) is incorrect explanation of (A).
4 Both (A) and (R) are false.

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
2 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The relationship between individual and national security is recognized as being a complex one in which states themselves can pose significant threats to the security of individuals.

Reason (R) : Individual security can not be the basis of security analysis. Because the state cannot be reassembled from individual level attributes.

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 the comprehensive explanation of (A).

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the comprehensive explanation of (A).
3 Which one of the following is considered as the organisation accountable for perpetrating sparatist terrorism within China’s Xi Jiang province ?
1 ISIS.
2 Al-Queda.
3 Hakkani Network.
4 Uighur Turkestan Islamic Party.

Answer: Uighur Turkestan Islamic Party.
4 Who amongst the following stated that “Religion is vitamin for the masses” ?
1 Karl Marx.
2 F. Angles.
3 Mao-Tse-Tung.
4 Regis Debray.

Answer: Regis Debray.
5 14-Member “Heart of Asia-Istambul process” was launched by Turkey in the year :
1 2015
2 2014
3 2013
4 2011

Answer: 2011
6 Which one of the following counties launched firstly the pre-emptive air strike during the Arab-Israel War of 1967 ?
1 Egypt
2 Syria
3 Jordon
4 Israel

Answer: Israel
7 The number of original parties to the Antarctica Treaty signed on 1, Dec. 1951 is :
1 12
2 21
3 25
4 26

Answer: 12
8 Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principels of State policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security ?
1 Article 51.
2 Article 48A.
3 Article 43A.
4 Article 41.

Answer: Article 51.
9 Who chairs the Cabinet Committee on Security Affairs in India ?
1 Prime Minister.
2 National Security Advisor.
3 Defence Minister.
4 President of India.

Answer: Prime Minister.
10 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The number of refugees worldwide continues to increase and the problems have not been resolved so far.

Reason (R) : The proliferation of ethnic, religious and territorial conflicts exacerbates refugee problems which are often over-looked as primary causes of refugee generation.

Codes :
1 Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
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 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The international situations and fundamental causes which some times lead to war can not be altered by mere intervention with military technology.

Reason (R) : Historically, no amount of dialectical discourse has been able to advance a conclusive proof that weapons cause war.

Codes :
1 Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
2 Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the comprehensive explanation of (A).
3 (A) is correct and (R) is not correct.
4 (A) is not correct and (R) is correct.

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the comprehensive explanation of (A).
12 Identify the correct code for the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : There is no single cause for war. Peace in strategic parlance could be considered as an equilibrium among many forces.

Reason (R) : Change in any particular trend, movement or policy may make conditions similar. Change may invite conditions for war.

Codes :
1 Both (A) and (R) are correct.
2 Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
3 (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
4 (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

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

Assertion (A) : India being energy deficient must explore its supplies from other countries including Iran.

Reason (R) : The US pressure on India is not a hinderene in the light of the US-Iran nuclear deal.

Codes :
1 Both (A) and (R) are false.
2 (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3 Both (A) and (R) are true.
4 (R) is false, but (A) is true.

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true.
14 Identify the correct code for the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : Kargil war was the product of negligence by the politico-military combine.

Reason (R) : Intelligence failure was also one of the contributory causes.

Codes :
1 Both (A) and (R) are true.
2 Both (A) and (R) are false.
3 (R) is true, but (A) is false.
4 (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true.
15 Identify the correct code for the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : Arms control is more based on Realism.

Reason (R) : It is concerned with actual political situation between the rivals.

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

Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false

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