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Defence and Strategic Studies

Question 1Single Answer

While assessing national power, who among the following propounded that ' national power implies both the strengths and weaknesses of a nation - state '?

A
Hans J. Morgenthau
B
Ray S. Cline
C
Ian Bellany
D
Henry Kissinger

Question 2Single Answer

During the Cold War years, who among the following branded the Non - Aligned Movement (NAM) as the third bloc?

A
Fidel Castro
B
O. Palme
C
Indira Gandhi
D
Henry Kissinger

Question 3Single Answer

Unchecked illegal migration into Assam through 286 km long porus border with Bangladesh has germinated

A
Ethic clashes between ethnic groups and migrants
B
Paved way of insurgency and growth of a number of insurgent groups
C
Fighting for ethnic identify
D
Along with (1),(2) and (3), trans - national threat for India's security

Question 4Single Answer

The UN Secretary - General who presented the idea of ' Agenda for Peace '

A
Boutros - Boutros Ghali
B
Kofi Annan
C
Ban Ki Moon
D
U - Thant

Question 5Single Answer

Who among the following defined war as a " legal condition which equally permits two or more hostile groups to carry on a conflict by armed forces.?

A
J. U. Nef
B
H. Nickerson
C
Quincy Wright
D
Clausewitz

Question 6Single Answer

Who among the following said, " Know your enemy, know yourself, then you have note to bother for hundred battles to come "?

A
Kautilya
B
Mao Tse Tung
C
Sun Tzu
D
W. Gibson

Question 7Single Answer

Which one of the following is not encompassed in sub - conventional warfare?

A
Terrorism
B
Insurgency
C
Ethnic violence
D
Cloud seeding

Question 8Single Answer

Which one of the following countries is not threatened by China's Air Defence Identification Zone in the East China Sea?

A
South Korea
B
North Korea
C
Japan
D
Taiwan

Question 9Single Answer

Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and
Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : No nation enjoys absolute security, it is only relative in the changing global strategic scenario.
Reason (R) :It is due to the efforts of the relative freedom from harmful threats and challenges ema - nating from internal and external sources.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are correct.
B
Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
C
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
D
(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.

Question 10Single Answer

Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion(A): Global rules are required to manage response to issue such as ozone depletion, climate change and international movement of hazardous materials.
Reason (R) : Environmental issues are linked intrin - sically to international peace and security issues and require global solutions.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the comprehensive explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
C
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
D
(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.

Question 11Single Answer

Following battles were fought on the Indian soil under different span of times. Arrange these battles in the chronological order of their occurrence with the help of code given below :
I. Battle of Somnath
II. Battle of Tarain
III. First Battle of Panipat
IV. Battle of Haldighati

A
Codes :
I, II, III, IV,
B
II, III, I, IV
C
III, IV, II, I
D
IV, II, I, II

Question 12Single Answer

Match the following thinkers given in List -- I with their works in List -- II with the help of the mentioned as under :
List -- I (Thinkers) List - II (Works)
a. Carl von Clausewitz         1. End of History and the Last Man
b. Francis Fukuyama            2. Democratic Ideals and the Reality
c. Halford Mackinder           3. The Imperial Defence
d. Raymond Aron                  4. Vom Krieg

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
4 1 2 3
B
1 2 3 4
C
2 3 4 1
D
3 4 1 2

Question 13Single Answer

Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Veto provision of the UN Charter was greatly misused during the Cold War period.
Reason (R) : Restructuring of U. N. is to depolarise and democratise the Security Council.

A
(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
B
Both (A) & (R) are correct, but (A) can not be premise of (R).
C
Both (A) & (R) are incorrect.
D
Both (A) & (R) are correct and (A) is proper premise of (R).

Question 14Single Answer

Match the following Regions (List - I) with the Nation - States ( List - II) with the help of the code given below :
List - I (Regions)                     List - II (Nation - States)
a. South East Europe              i. Nicaragua
b. Central Asia                         ii. East Timor
c. Central America                  iii. Tajikistan
d. South East Asia iv. Macedonia

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
iii i. iv. ii
B
iv. iii. i. ii
C
i. iv. iii. ii
D
ii. i. iv. iii

Question 15Single Answer

Match the following Books (List - I) with their Authors (List - II) and choose the correct code :
List - I (Books) List - II ( Authors)
a. If Am Assassinated. i. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b. Mein Kampf. ii. Adolf Hitler
c. Glimpses of World History iii. J. L. Nehru
d. The Untold Story. iv. B. M. Kaul

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
ii. i. iii. iv
B
iii ii i. iv
C
i. ii. iii. iv
D
iv. iii. ii. i

Question 16Single Answer

"the treaty banning nuclear weapon test in the atmosphere, in outer space and under water " is related to which of the following?

A
Test - ban Teary
B
Comprehensive Test - ban Treaty
C
Partial Test - ban Treaty
D
Threshold Test - ban Treaty

Question 17Single Answer

The process that results in the formation of Acid rain generally begins with emission into the atmosphere of

A
Sulphur Dioxide
B
Nitrogen Dioxide
C
Both (A) and (B)
D
Carbon Dioxide

Question 18Single Answer

Geo - politics is a science of relationship of Politics with Geography through strategy. It, therefore, deals with

A
Military Geography and Politics separately
B
Strategy and Politics separately
C
Defence and Security problems
D
Use of political power over a given territory

Question 19Single Answer

Which of the following is not the purpose UNO was established as laid down in article I of the Charter?

A
To maintain International Peace & Security
B
To develop friendly relations among nations
C
To achieve international Co - operation
D
To offer military assistance to nation - states

Question 20Single Answer

Arrange the following Republic Day National Awards in order of their seniority and choose the correct code :

A
Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan Padma Shri
B
Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri Padma Vibhushan
C
Bharat Ranta, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan
D
Bharat Ranta, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan

Question 21Single Answer

Which of the following organization has Prime Minister as its chairman?

A
DRDO
B
UPSC
C
Nuclear Energy Commission
D
Political Affairs Committee

Question 22Single Answer

Which among the following is not a Para - mili tary Force?

A
BSF
B
PAC
C
CRPF
D
I. T. B. P

Question 23Single Answer

In which one of the following states the Garden Reach Workshop is located?

A
West Bengal
B
Punjab
C
Maharashtra
D
Goa

Question 24Single Answer

Which one of the following countries signed Civil Nuclear Agreement with India in Sept. 2014 ?

A
Japan
B
U. S. A.
C
Australia
D
Germany

Question 25Single Answer

Karbi Aang Long is a militant outfit that operates in which of the following region of India?

A
North - East
B
Jammu and Kashmir
C
Jharkhand
D
Orissa

Question 26Single Answer

Teesta River dispute is with which of the following countries?

A
Nepal - Bhutan
B
India - Pakistan
C
India - Bangladesh
D
Nepal - Bangladesh

Question 27Single Answer

" Tejas " is name given to which of the following war machine?

A
Tank
B
Air Craft
C
Submarine
D
Destroyer

Question 28Single Answer

Which of the following method is most effective in conflict prevention?

A
Reduction of force
B
Cease - fire
C
CBMs
D
Flag meetings

Question 29Single Answer

Which of the following is not the method of resources mobilization during the war?

A
Loan
B
Taxation
C
Borrowing
D
Savings

Question 30Single Answer

" Use of violence to coerce or intimidated the civilian population in order affect government policy ".--- This definition of terrorism was given by

A
UN
B
China
C
US Intelligence Act of 1979
D
Government of France

Question 31Single Answer

The ' Nabhratna ' aircraft was handed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to DRDO in the year

A
2013
B
2014
C
2012
D
2011

Question 32Single Answer

Which is the multilateral treaty proposed by United Nations to regulate international trade in conventional weapons in order to prevent arms trafficking?

A
Arms Control Treaty ( ACT)
B
Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
C
Arms Prohibition Treaty (APT)
D
Arms Reduction Treaty (ART)

Question 33Single Answer

Which one of the following countries produces the largest amount of its electricity by nuclear power?

A
Britain
B
France
C
Sweden
D
Netherlands

Question 34Single Answer

Match the following leaders ( List -I) with their respective terrorist organizations (List - II) and use the code given below :
List - I (Name) List -II (Organization)
a. AI Jawahiri i. ISIS
b. Hafiz Saeed ii. AI Qaeda
c. Abu Bakr al Bagadadi iii. LTTE
d. V. Prabhakaran iv. Jaish -e-Mohammad

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
iv. iii. ii. i
B
i. ii. iii. iv
C
ii. iv. i. iv
D
iii. i. iv. ii

Question 35Single Answer

Choose the appropriate code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : With the emergence of nuclea weapons total - war has become a near impossibility because of massive destruction on both sides.
Reason (R) : Human history is full of wars and is conditioned by the contemporary weapon system.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) do not explain (A).
C
Both, (A) and (R) are false and (A) and (R) are not related.
D
Both (A) and (R) are false and (A) and (R) are related.

Question 36Single Answer

Arrange the correct chronological sequence of following Arms Control Agreements and use the code given below :
I. SALT - I II. START - I
III. CTBT IV. INF Treaty

A
Codes :
I, II, III, IV
B
I, IV, II, III
C
III, II, I, IV
D
II, I, IV, III

Question 37Single Answer

Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Battle linkages with the other nation - states would help to influence them.
Reason (R) : Nation - state requires more space to enhance its power.

A
Codes :
(A) is true, but (R) is correct.
B
(A) is correct and (R) is not the explanation of (A).
C
Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
D
(A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.

Question 38Single Answer

Peaceful coexistence policy was proposed by

A
Kissinger
B
Nixon
C
Khrushchev
D
Brezhnev

Question 39Single Answer

Match the following agreements ( List - I) with the years of their signing (List - II) with the help of the code given below :
List -- I (Agreement) List -- II ( Year)
a. START -- II 1. 1987
b. INF Treaty 2. 1979
c. ABM Treaty 3. 1993
d. SALT -- II 4. 1972

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
4 1. 2. 3
B
3. 1. 4. 2
C
1. 2. 4. 3
D
4. 2. 1. 3

Question 40Single Answer

Which one of the following countries has been expelled from the G - 8 group recently?

A
Italy
B
France
C
Russia
D
Canada

Question 41Single Answer

Xinjiang - Tibet Highway passes through which one of the following?

A
Pak- occupied
B
Aksai Chin
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Northern Tip of Sikkim

Question 42Single Answer

Match the following books ( in Table -I) with their authors ( in Table - II) and choose the correct code :
Table -- I Table -- II
a. Himalayan Blunder i. B. M. Kaul
b. Blindmen of Hindustan ii. D. R. Mankekar
c. Untold Story iii. J. P. Dalvi
d. Pakistan Cut to Size iv. K. Sundarji

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
i. iii. iv. ii
B
iii. ii. iv. i
C
iii. iv. i. ii
D
iv. i. ii. iii

Question 43Single Answer

Match the following in respect of Indo - Pakistan Border as given in List -- I and List -- II with the help of code mentioned as under :
List --- I List -- II
a.Line of Control i. Separates Indian Punjab State and Punjab Province of Pak
b. Wagha Line ii. Sindh Province of Pakistan sepa- rates from Indian states of
Gujarat and Rajasthan.
c.Zero Point iii. Separates Indian Jammu and Kashmir from Pak occupied
Kashmir
d.International border iv. Indian States and four Province of Pakistan

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
ii. i. iii. iv
B
iii. i. ii. iv
C
iii. ii. i. iv
D
i. iii. i. iv

Question 44Single Answer

Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Peace is natural social condition, whereas war is not.
Reason (R) : Violence is sinful or unskilful and non - violence is skilful or virtuous and should be cultivated.

A
Codes :
(A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
B
Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
C
(A) is incorrect and, (R) is correct.
D
Both (A) and (R) are correct.

Question 45Single Answer

Match the following International theories ( List --I) with theorists ( List -- II) and use the code given below :
List --- I                              List -- II
a. Liberalism                      i. Wallenstein, Hobson
b. Realism ii. Alexander Wendt
c. Dependency Theory iii. Thucydides, Hobbes
d. Constructivism.              iv. Kant, Montesquieu

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
iii. ii. i. iv
B
iv. iii. i. ii
C
ii. i. iv. iii
D
i. iv. iii. ik

Question 46Single Answer

Dong Feng - 21 is one of the following :

A
Air to Air Missile
B
Sea to Sea Missile
C
Ballistics Missile
D
Surface to Air Missile

Question 47Single Answer

The ' Look East Policy ' was initiated by India in which of the following year?

A
1989
B
1992
C
1990
D
1991

Question 48Single Answer

Choose the appropriate code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Indian Constitution is the largest and most detailed document. Which says that India President would be Supreme Commander of its armed forces.
Reason (R) : It includes all the provisions of civil- military relationship.

A
Codes :
Both (A) & (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A).
B
Both (A) & (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
C
(A) is true, but (R) is not.
D
Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

Question 49Single Answer

Where was the ceasefire agreement ( 2014 ) between Ukraine and pro - Russian rebels signed?

A
Moscow
B
Kiev
C
Minsk
D
Oslo

Question 50Single Answer

Which is the proposed international treaty to prohibt the further production of fissile materials for manufacturing nuclear weapons?

A
FMCT
B
TTBT
C
PTBT
D
CTBT

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Defence and Strategic Studies

Question 51Single Answer

Which one of the following countries declared an Air Defence Identification Zone ( ADIZ) in the East China Sea?

A
Japan
B
USA
C
China
D
North Korea

Question 52Single Answer

Which one of the following does not pave the way of effective UN ' Peace -keeping ' ?

A
Continuing support of the United Nations Security Council.
B
Cooperation of the concerned parties in conflict situation.
C
Clear - cut mandate.
D
Arbitrary action by peace - keepers.

Question 53Single Answer

Identity the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Indian posture since independence has emphasized the non - violent and peaceful char-acter of the Indian State, which led to the policies that have largely retarded the growth of defence sector.
Reason (R) : India should aim to become a leading producer and exporter of arms and ammunition. The disconnect between user, decision - maker and pro - ducer also needs to be looked into defence sector.

A
Codes :
(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
B
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
C
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the comprehensive and correct explanation of (A).
D
Both (A) and (R) are not correct.

Question 54Single Answer

Match the following tactics ( List - I) with the wars in which they were employed ( List -II) and use the code given below :
List -- I (Tactics)                         List -- II ( Wars)
a. Steam - Roller Tactics              1. Gulf War - I
b. Shock and Awe Tactics.           2. World War -- II
c. Blitzkrieg Tactics 3. Arab - Israel War 1967
d. Burning of Kuwait oil wells 4. Gulf War -- II

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
1 2 3 4
B
3. 4. 2. 1
C
4. 3. 1. 2
D
2. 1. 4. 3

Question 55Single Answer

Geographic location, which decides shape and size of a nation - state, is determined by its

A
Astronomical location
B
Continental or Maritime location
C
Vicinal location
D
All the three kinds of locations

Question 56Single Answer

In the determination of national power, military is a symbol of

A
National Sovereignty
B
National Honour
C
National Unity
D
National Image

Question 57Single Answer

Military organizations are fundamentally different from non - military organizations in terms of their

A
Organizational principles
B
Characteristics and functions
C
Organizational values
D
None of the above

Question 58Single Answer

The term " Green - House effect " is popularly used to describe the increased warming of earth's surface. It happens because of

A
unplanned industrialization
B
ozone depletion
C
increase of carbon dioxide and methane gases in atmosphere
D
All the above factors

Question 59Single Answer

Analyzing security dilemma, who among the following thinkers argued that " the central theme of international relations is not evil, but tragedy ".?

A
Bradley Klein
B
Robert Jervis
C
Barry Buzan
D
Hans J. Morgenthau

Question 60Single Answer

Who among the following said, " But today, war is too important to be left to politicians! They have neither the time, the training, nor the
inclination for strategic thought "?

A
George Clemenceau
B
Gen. Jack D. Ripper
C
Christophe Jafferlot
D
Charles De Gaulle

Question 61Single Answer

Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : ' No First Use (NFU) ' incorporated in India's Nuclear Doctrine helps to mitigate " use or lose" pressure and thereby lessers crisis of instability.
Reason (R) : India has helped the cause of its security by having an ' NFU ' and has rather put Pakistan in a quandary.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are not correct at the level of strategy for India.
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is an appropriate explanation of (A).
C
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
D
(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.

Question 62Single Answer

On ideological basic, which one of the following is not related to the causes of war?

A
Militarism
B
Nationalism
C
Economic Imperialism
D
Hype on social media

Question 63Single Answer

Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : In the domain of arms, one nation's common sense is another's high blood pressure.
Reason (R) : Arms races are not conducive to peace, security and development.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are not correct and (R) stands in complete departure of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is supportive of (A).
C
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
D
(A) is not correct, but (R) I is correct

Question 64Single Answer

In a classroom probability of message reception can be enhanced by :

A
Exposing the ignorance of students
B
Increasing the information load
C
Using high decibel audio tools
D
Establishing a viewpoint

Question 65Single Answer

Which one of the following is not ' peace - building ' technique?

A
Social and economic development
B
Democratisation and observance of Fundamental human rights
C
Elimination of all sorts of gender or racial discrimination.
D
Mobilisation of scarce resources for military - industrial complex.

Question 66Single Answer

Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and
Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Technology is a force - multiplier in the contemporary world order.
Reason (R) : Whether it is the battlefield or day - today functioning in public or private sector, it is the technology that can improve human efficiency and judgement in combating threats and establishing order.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
B
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
C
(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
D
Both (A) and (R) are not correct.

Question 67Single Answer

When was Palestinian Authority broken into two - Fatah - ruled Palestinian National Authority and Hamas in Gaza?

A
1993
B
2007
C
2014
D
2013

Question 68Single Answer

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development ( UNCED) of Dec. 22,1989 is also Know as

A
Agenda 21
B
Earth Summit
C
Rio Declaration
D
Kyoto Protocol

Question 69Single Answer

Match the statements ( Table - I) with their propounders ( Table - II) and choose the correct code :
Table -I                                         Table - II
(Statements)                               (proponents)
a.Patriotism is the last i. Dr. Johnson refuse of the scoundrel.
b. Man was born free but ii.. Rousseau everywhere he is in chains.
c. I came, I saw, iii. Julius Caesar  I conquered.
d. Do or die. iv. Gandhi

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
ii. iii. i. iv
B
i. ii. iii. iv
C
iii. ii. i. iv
D
iv. iii. ii. i

Question 70Single Answer

Which of the following is an external determinant of a Defence Budget?

A
National Interest
B
Threat Perception
C
Commitment to Ideology
D
Technological Ability

Question 71Single Answer

One of the fundamental principles of the defence economics is that

A
All expenditure on defence forces are wasteful.
B
Till universal and perpetual peace is established, there is a need to incur defence expenditure.
C
Defence expenditure must be adequate to maintain the security of a a Nation - State.
D
Defence expenditure is a necessary necessity.

Question 72Single Answer

Match the missile given in List - I with their respective ranges given in List - II :
List - I ( Missiles)            List - II ( Range)
(1) SRM                            i. Upto 100 Kms
(2) MRBM                       ii. Upto 1500 Kms
(3) IRBM                         iii. Upto 5000 Kms
(4)   ICBM                       iv. Upto 12000 Kms

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
iii. i. ii. iv
B
ii. i. iii. iv
C
i. ii. iii. iv
D
iv. iii. ii. i

Question 73Single Answer

' Star Wat ' is a nick name for

A
Strategic defence initiative
B
World wide TV transmission
C
Interplanetary Radiation
D
Debris falling from planets

Question 74Single Answer

Which one of the following is one of the integralcomponent of the process of confidence building measures?

A
Negotiations on equal terms
B
Absence of inimical postures and prevalence of transparency in relations
C
Third party mediation
D
Stable security as a condition for confidence building

Question 75Single Answer

Match the violence users ( List - I) with their objectives ( List - II) and choose the appropriate code :
List -- I.                               List - II
(Violence Users)               (Objectives)
1. Fanatics. i. Use violence to Proliferate their religious beliefs
2. Criminals                    ii. Use violence for private gains
3. Guerrillas                    iv. Use violence to  fight stronger opponent
4. Terrorists.                 iv. Use violence for creating terror

A
Codes :
a. b. c. d
iv. iii. ii. i
B
iii. ii. i. iv
C
ii. iii. iv. i
D
i. ii. iii. iv

Question 76Single Answer

Arrange the following gallantry awards in order of hierarchy and choose the correct code :

A
Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra
B
Param Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Mahavir Chakra
C
Param Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra
D
Param Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Ashok Chkara

Question 77Single Answer

Which one of the following is not indigenous Missiles of India?

A
Shaheen
B
Prithvi
C
Agni
D
Akash

Question 78Single Answer

Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : After the War of Independence of 1857, the British government stopped undertaking legal measures to bring about social reforms in India.
Reason (R) : The British believed that their measures of social reforms had been a major cause of the War of Independence.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A).
C
(A) is true, but (R) is not.
D
Neither (A) nor (R) are true.

Question 79Single Answer

Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A): Asymmetrical Warfare has become an important tool of Warfare in the contemporary world.
Reason (R) : In the present contemporary world, the importance of conventional warfare has been min- imised.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A).
C
(A) is true, but (R) is not true.
D
(R) is true, but (A) is not true.

Question 80Single Answer

Which one is the Indian Intelligence Agency?

A
Research and Analysis Wing
B
National Technical Research Organization
C
Narcotics Control Bureau
D
Inter - Services Intelligence

Question 81Single Answer

Which one is incorrect in respect of Balance of power System?

A
Any actor or coalition that tries to assume dom- inance must be contained.
B
Fighting is better than negotiation.
C
Other states are viewed as potential allies.
D
States seek their own national interests defined.

Question 82Single Answer

Rank the world's top military spenders in descending order :

A
China - US - Russia - Saudi Arabia
B
Russia - US - China - Saudi Arabia
C
US - China - Russia - Saudi Arabia
D
US - Russia - China - Saudi Arabia

Question 83Single Answer

Which one is not an intangible element of power?

A
Industrial Development
B
Public support
C
Leadership
D
National image

Question 84Single Answer

Spykman's theory of ' Rimland ' is mainly a criticism on -----------------

A
Sea Power Theory
B
Land Power Theory
C
Unified Field Theory
D
Organic Theory of State

Question 85Single Answer

The concept of ' Zone of Peace ' was first mooted in UN in

A
1971
B
1972
C
1969
D
1970

Question 86Single Answer

Which one of the following countries is not a member of Non - Aligned Movement?

A
India
B
Yugoslavia
C
Sri Lanka
D
Australia

Question 87Single Answer

Which one of the following para - military forces guards the various civilian airports in India?

A
BSF
B
CISF
C
CRPF
D
NDRF

Question 88Single Answer

Who among the following authors have written the history of Second World War?

A
B. H. Liddle Hart
B
Carl Von Clausewitz
C
Henry Kissinger
D
Stephen Cohen

Question 89Single Answer

Recently India has raised cap in FDI in defence sector from --------------- to -------------.

A
20 percent to 49 percent
B
25 percent to 51 percent
C
26 percent to 49 percent
D
30 percent to 51 percent

Question 90Single Answer

Which one of the following countries is known for sponsoring cross - border terrorism?

A
Afghanistan
B
Bangladesh
C
Pakistan
D
Syria

General Awareness

Question 91Single Answer

In ancient times Haryana was known as ........

A
Brahmawata
B
Gujarat
C
Kurukshetra
D
Delhi

Question 92Single Answer

By what name was the state of Haryana known in ancient times ?

A
Brahmavrata Pradesh
B
Brahmashri Pradesh
C
Brahma Ki Uttawedi
D
All of the above

Question 93Single Answer

The ancient and sacred river of Haryana is…………… .

A
Saraswati
B
Drishadvati
C
Ganga
D
Both (a) and (b)

Question 94Single Answer

Which organization developed the "Bharatpol" portal?

A
Intelligence Bureau
B
Central Bureau of Investigation
C
National Investigation Agency
D
Enforcement Directorate

Question 95Single Answer

Who is the President of Singapore who visited India from?

A
Bongbong Marcos
B
Lee Hsien Loong
C
Tharman Shanmugaratnam
D
Sam Altman

Reasoning

Question 96Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 97Single Answer

Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None

Question 98Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.

Question 99Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?

Question 100Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG

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