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international affairs.

1. Weak States generally share all the following characteristics except:


(A) Poverty
(B) A widespread sense of legitimacy
(C) Deep ethnic divides
(D) Lack of innovation
2. Acid Rains is considered as one of the following:
(A) Chemical accidents
(B) Chemical chain reaction
(C) Deforestation
(D) Heavy chemical industrialization and acidic formation in the atmosphere
3. Which of the following technologies led to process of Globalization?
(A) Information and Communication Technology
(B) Remote Sensing
(C) Radio Detection
(D) Computerization
4. When Rupert Murdoch, who owns satellite television networks, agrees to
eliminate some political news from broadcasts to China, he is
(A) Limiting the sovereignty of States.
(B) Merely making an economic decision.
(C) Implementing policy of the Chinese State.
(D) Expressing approval of US attempts to sanction China for human rights
abuses
5. The World Bank limits the sovereignty of States whenever it
(A) Imposes conditions on loans to States.
(B) Consults with member States.
(C) Fails to consult with member States.
(D) Taxes member States
6. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the
other labeled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Climate change has the potential to affect security as it
threatens to increase existing tensions between developed and developing
countries.
Reason (R) : Shortages of vital resources like food and water can create a
mass movement of refugees.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
8. The principle on which Humanitarian Intervention works
(A) Right to Intervene

(B) Right to Protect


(C) Right to Withdraw
(D) Right to Dominate
9. Match the following using the codes given below:
List I List II
(a) Ho Chi Minh (i) Myanmar
(b) Suharto (ii) Vietnam
(c) Ang San Su Kyi (iii) Malaysia
(d) Mohathir Mohammad (iv) Indonesia
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(D) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
10. Match the following by using the codes given below.
List I List II
(a) Creation of Israel (i) 1978
(b) Camp David Accord (ii) 1948
(c) UN recognizes the PLO as legitimate representative of Palestine (iii) 1974
(d) Islamic Revolution in Iran (iv) 1979
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(D) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
11. The US Sheal Operation against Osama Bin Laden at Abbottabad
(Pakistan) was code-named as
(A) Operation Jeronimo
(B) Operation Green Hunt
(C) Operation Neptune Spear
(D) Operation Endeavour
12. Which of the following countries share border with Myanmar?
i. Arunachal Pradesh ii. Nagaland iii. Manipur iv. Assam
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a. i, ii and iii only
b. ii, iii and iv only
c. i, ii and iv only
d. i, ii, iii and iv
13. Waters of which of the following rivers is exclusively of India?
i. Sutlej
ii. Jhelum
iii. Chenab

iv. Rabi
Select the correct answer using the given codes below
a. i and ii only
b. ii and iii only
c. iii and iv only
d. i and iv
14. A new respiratory virus related to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome) is widely spread in Saudi Arabia. Consider the following
statements:
1. Scientists have named this respiratory virus as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS).
2. The identified symptoms of MERS include fever, chills, cough, shortness of
breath and muscle pain etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. Which of the following is correctly matched?
i. Global Positioning System Russia
ii. Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System US
iii. Beidou Japan
a. i and ii only
b. ii and iii only
c. iii only
d. None of the above is correctly matched
16. Which of the following organizations brokered the Indus water treaty
between India and Pakistan?
a. United Nations
b. International Monetary Fund
c. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
d. International Development Association
17. Which of the following organizations have their headquarters at Hague?
i. International Court of Justice
ii. ICC International Court of Arbitration
iii. International Criminal Court
iv. Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a. i, ii and iii only
b. ii, iii and iv only
c. I, iii and iv
d. All of the above

18. Arm reduction treaties SALT and START were signed in between
a. US and China
b. US and Russia
c. Russia and China
d. Japan and US
19. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
i. Rohingya Myanmar
ii. Uighur China
iii. Zoroastrians Turkey
Which of the above is/are correctly matched
A. i & ii
B. i ,ii & iii
C. i & iii
D. ii & iii
20. Which of the following countries has been suspended from the Group of 8
countries (G-8)
a. Russia
b. France
c. Japan
d. Germany
21. External Affair Ministers of G - 4 nations have passed resolution on need
for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms on the sidelines of the
United Nations General Assembly. Consider the following statement related
to it.
1. These four nations are the group of developing countries which constitute
India, Japan, Brazil & Germany.
2. The UNSC consist of 5 permanent members which include U.S.A, U.K.,
Russia, China and Canada.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
22. With reference to India Japan relations, consider the following
statements
I. Both India and Japan have signed formal agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding on Defence Cooperation
II. India and Japan have signed carbon offset deal under which Japanese
companies would install carbon-cutting technology in India
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both I and ii
d. None of the above

23. India and Cuba signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation


in broadcasting between 'Prasar Bharti' and 'Cuban Radio and Television
Institute' recently. Which of the statement given below is/are incorrect?
1. Cuba is an archipelago of islands located in the Northern Caribbean Sea at
the confluence of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
2. Cuba ranks low in human development, health and education.
Select the correct codes:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24. Consider the following statements.
1. Opportunity, Spirit, Curiosity and Juno are Mars Exploration Rovers.
2. Apart from India the other countries that have launched Mars mission
include Russia, USA, France and UK.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
25. All the fifty states of US recorded sub-freezing temperatures in January
2014. Consider the following statements in this context.
1. Polar Vortex was responsible for the situation. It is a low pressure, upper
level (primarily in stratosphere) wind system rotating in anticlockwise
direction.
2. The vortex is strongest in winter, due to more temperature contrast
between the Polar Regions and the mid-latitudes.
3. Polar vortex is an extension of hurricanes or tornadoes of the Arctic region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All 1, 2 & 3
26. Consider the following statements about various types of subsidies.
1. For agriculture, all domestic support measures considered to distort
production and trade (with some exceptions) fall into the "Blue Box".
2. In order to qualify for the "Green Box", a subsidy must not distort trade, or
at most cause minimal distortion.
3. The "Amber Box" is an exemption from the general rule that all subsidies
linked to production must be reduced or kept within defined minimal ("de
minimus") levels.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?


(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All 1,2 & 3
27. The Hague-based International Court of Arbitration has allowed India to
go ahead with the construction of 330 MW Kishanganga hydro-electric power
project in North Kashmir. In this context, consider the following statements
and identify the incorrect one.
(a) The Permanent court of Arbitration has ruled that India must provide half
of the dam's water to Pakistan.
(b) The decision of the Permanent court of Arbitration is binding on both the
parties and cannot be appealed.
(c) The Permanent court of Arbitration has ordered that the minimum flow of
water in the Kishanganga Neelam River is to be decided under the
mechanisms of the Indus waters Treaty by both India and Pakistan.
(d) None of the above.
28. The UN recently launched the International Year of Family Farming
(2014) in an effort to highlight the potential family farmers have to eradicate
hunger, preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
1. Family farming is a practice of agriculture in a common land of a group of
families in rural areas.
2. These farms produce the food that feeds billions of people, the agency
noted in a news release adding that in many developing countries, family
farms represent up to 80 percent of all farm holdings.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
29. Consider the following statements.
1. The UN General Assembly has designated Nov. 25 as the International
Day for the Elimination of Violence Against women and the official theme
framed by the UN Secretary- General's campaign UNITE to End Violence
against women for 2013 is "Orange the world in 16 days".
2. The date of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against
Women also marks the start of the "16 Days of Activism" that precedes
Human Right Day on Dec. 10 each years.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
30. Consider the following statements:
1. India overcame resistance from China to become a part of the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.
2. The RCEP comprises China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South
Korea apart from the SAARC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
31. Correct statements
a) All BIMSTEC countries have coastlines along with Bay of Bengal
b) All BIMSTEC countries are also members of ASEAN
c) Both A and B
d) neither A nor B
32. Correct statements about Third BIMSTEC summit held at Nay Pyi Taw in
Myanmar.
i. Nay Pyi Taw is the capital of Myanmar
ii. Cambodia was inducted as a member state of BIMSTEC.
iii. 2015 was declared as The Year of BIMSTEC Tourism
Answer choices
a. only 1 and 2
b. only 2 and 3
c. only 1 and 3
d. all of them
33. Recently, Indian and Chinese official met for initiating BCIM corridor
project. This project aims to connect
a) Beijing, Chennai, Mandalay, Dhaka
b) Banglore, Chennai, Indore, Mumbai
c) Kunming, Kolkata, Mandalay, Chittagong
d) None of Above
34. With reference to Indias laudable achievement of becoming a polio-free
country, consider the following statements about polio
1. Polio is mainly passed through person-to-person (i.e., fecal-oral) contact,
and infects persons who do not have immunity against the disease.
2. Once affected, there is no cure for polio

3. The National Polio Surveillance Project (NPSP) is a collaborative project of


the Government of India and the WHO and is managed by the latter.
4. In 2014, only 3 countries (Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan) remain polioendemic, down from more than 125 in 1988
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1,2 and 3 Only
b. 2, 3 and 4 Only
c. 1, 3 and 4 Only
d. All
35. International Water Laws classifies rivers into national, international and
internationalized rivers. Which of the following is indicative of internationalized
river?
a. A river which, whether originally national or international, has been
subjected to a special conventional regime between two countries.
b. A transboundary international river waters of which are disputed and a
mediating agency is involved in settling the dispute
c. A national river where two or more states are involved and mediating
agency resolves the dispute
d. None of the above
36. India is an original signatory to Chemical Weapons Convention. Under
which of the following circumstances does India allow the use of chemical
weapons
a. To control the unprecedented increase of population
b. To abate the riots
c. For defense purposes with a firm adherence to no first use policy
d. Being a signatory, she can never use Chemical weapons
37. Recently in news, what does UNSC Resolution 2118 pertain to?
a. Resolution on nuclear program of Iran
b. It is a resolution on the current political situation in Palestine
c. It relates to Syrian chemical weaponry
d. It is about the development on environmental issues in the next five years
38. World powers (P5+1) have recently signed a nuclear deal with Iran.
Consider the following statements in context of the deal.
1. P5+1 comprises of 5 permanent members of the UN and Japan.
2. Iran does not hold the membership of IAEA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

39. Correct statements about Compulsory License in Patent law?


a) It is an Authorization given to a third party to manufacture a patented
invention at cheaper price, without original patent owners willful consent.
b) As such, Compulsory License is not permitted under Indian Patents Act,
but SC has permitted it in Nexvar case for larger public interest.
c) Both A and B
d) Neither A nor B
40. Incorrect statements about Ever Greening in Patent law?
a) It is a practice of extending patents on pharmaceutical products by making
slight changes to a drug molecule.
b) Indian Patent Act prohibits ever greening but permits compulsory licensing.
c) Both A and B
d) Neither A nor B
41. 1. The the bio-duck noise observed in the Southern Ocean is associated
with which of the following?
i. Trans-Antarctic Ocean current
ii. Roaring Sixties which cause huge splashes in the ocean
iii. Sound of cracking ices in Antarctic region
iv. Sound of a species of a whale living in the region
Choose the correct answer using the codes below
a. 3 and 4 Only
b. 3 Only
c. 1 Only
d. 4 Only
42. Consider the following statements with reference to the Goldman
Environmental Prize
I. This award is described as the Nobel Prize for grassroots environmentalism
is given to grassroots environmental activists, one from each of the worlds six
geographic regions
II. No one from India has won the award so far
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
43. Which of the following statements are incorrect?
1. All members of East Asia Summit are members of ASEAN
2. All members of ASEAN are members of EAS
Choose Answers
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None

44. Q5. Consider these three cities


1) Taipei 2) Hanoi 3) Phnom Penh
Arrange them from North to South
a) 213
b) 123
c) 321
d) 312
45. Partnership to Advance Clean Energy (PACE) is an initiative between
which of the following countries in energy sector?
a. India and EU
b. India and Japan
c. India and USA
d. India and Russia
46. Consider the following statements with reference to multilateral navy
exercise KOMODO
I. It was a Multilateral Humanitarian Assistance / disaster relief Exercise
II. Its an initiative from Indonesia
III. It is same as the MILAN exercise which is held once in two years by India
in the Indian Ocean
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All
47. India has been providing assistance to Budaniknatha Temple as a part of
economic cooperation plan with which of the following countries?
a. Bhutan
b. Nepal
c. Myanmar
d. Srilanka
48. Recently awarded to an Indian, with which of the following subjects is
Polya Prize related?
a. Physics
b. Chemistry
c. Zoology
d. Mathematics
49. With reference to Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), consider the following
statements
I. It is is celebrated on 9th January every year to mark the contribution of
Overseas Indian community in the development of India.

II. January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on
this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa
III. PBD conventions are being held once in every two years since 2003
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. None
50. The National Waterway-four (NW-4) runs through
a. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu
d. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
52. Consider the following statements
i. Combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases is one of Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs)
ii. India has successfully met the targets of first goal of MDGs
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both
d. None
53. Consider the following statements
i. India is one of the top Ten tourist destinations for international tourist
arrivals in the world
ii. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aims to promote
tourism as an instrument in achieving the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both
d. None
54. Consider the following statements
i. India has already signed Preferential Trade Agreement with MERCOSUR
ii. Chile is an important member of MERCOSUR
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both
d. Non e
55. With reference to India Japan relations, consider the following

statements
i. Both India and Japan have signed formal agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding on Defence Cooperation
ii. India and Japan have signed carbon offset deal under which Japanese
companies would install carbon-cutting technology in India
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both
d. None
56. Tuareg tribe belongs to which of the following countries?
a. Mali
b. Sudan
c. Algeria
d. Bulgaria
57. Which of the following is wrongly matched?
a. Tuareg North and western Africa
b. Pygmies Central Africa
c. Masai Eastern Africa
d. Zulu Northern Africa
58. Which of the following is correct about Blue Economy?
a. It is a term associated with Socialist countries, having features of both red
(communist) and green (capitalist) economies.
b. It is a term associated with Economic unions and track blocs such as EU,
NAFTA etc.
c. It is a term associated with protection and sustainable use of maritime
resources.
d. None of above.
59. Which of the following is correct about Indian Ocean Rim association
(IOA-ARC)?
1. It has member-states from two continents only: Asia and Africa.
2. 12th summit of IOA-ARC was held at New Delhi, India.
3. Iran is not a member of Indian Ocean rim association.
Which one is Correct?
a) Only 3
b) Only 1 and 2
c) Onlly 1 and 3
d) None of them.
60. Which of the following is the correct arrangement of the island in Indian
Ocean from North to South?
a. Seychelles, Comoros, Socotra, Mauritius
b. Socotra, Seychelles, Mauritius, Comoros

c. Socotra, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius


d. Socotra, Seychelles, Comoros, Mauritius
61. Which of the following is wrongly matched?
a. Operation Black Tornado Mumbai Attack
b. Operation Cactus Maldives
c. Operation Vijay Goa
d. Operation Polo Manipur
62. Which of the following is/are island countries?
i. Macau
ii. Maldives
iii. Malta
iv. Ireland
a. Only I and ii
b. Only ii and iii
c. Only ii, iii and iv
d. All of them
63. Golan Heights lies in between which of the following countries?
i. Iran
ii. Israel
iii. Syria
iv. Lebanon
v. Egypt
Select the correct answer
a. I, ii and iii
b. I, ii and v
c. ii, iii and iv
d. ii and iii only
64. Recently which of the following countries introduced Freedom Act in order
to curtail the rights over eavesdropping and other such intrusive practices?
a. UK
b. USA
c. Pakistan
d. Russia
65. Which of the following is/are correct about UN ECOSOC?
i. It directs and coordinates the economic, social, humanitarian and cultural
activities of UN
ii. It conducts studies on human rights, narcotics, population and demographic
change, etc
Select the correct answer
a. I only
b. ii only

c. Both
d. neither I nor ii
66. The Preah vihar Temple dispute involves which of the pairs of capital in
south east Asia?
a. Hanoi and Phnom Penh
b. Bnagkok and Hanoi
c. Bangkok and Vientiane
d. Bangkok and Phnom Penh
67. Saudi Arabia, which was elected to the United Nations Security Council in
October 2013, as a non permanent member pulled out in protest against the
failure of UN in resolving which of the following issues?
i. Israel Palestine
ii. To end the civil war in Asia
iii. To stop the nuclear proliferation in West Asia
Select the correct answer
a. I and ii both
b. ii and iii both
c. I and iii both
d. All of the above
68. Consider the following
i. Afghanistan assembly is a bicameral body consisting of two Jirgas
ii. It has reserved special seat for Sikh and Hindu Afghan nationals in the
lower house of the Parliament
Select the correct answer
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both I and ii
d. None of the above
69. Which of the following gas has been used as Chemical weapons in the
past?
i. Phosgene gas
ii. Mustard gas
iii. Agent Orange
iv. Sarin gas
Select the correct answer
a. I, ii and iv
b. I, iii and iv
c. iii and iv
d. I, ii, iii and iv only
70. The phrase Blue Halo is associated with which of the following?
a. Creation of a marine reserve in Atlantic Ocean

b. Compensation plan offered by BP International, regarding the Deep Blue


Horizon incident
c. Planck Satellite findings on expansion of Universe
d. Related to any Blue water navy
71. At which of the following places, worlds first mangrove zoo is to be set
up?
a. Bhiterkanika (Orissa)
b. Pichavaram (Tamil Nadu)
c. Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu)
d. Jharkali (West Bengal)
72. Consider the following
i. Iran has been given right to enrich uranium upto 20% in the recent Geneva
deal
ii. It cannot add new centrifuges at its nuclear set ups
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both I and ii are correct
d. None of the above
73. The Periplus of Erithrean Sea is
a. Translation of Mahabharata in Europe done by unknown sources
b. A travelers account on the Indo British relations in the times of Jehangir
c. A greek book providing insight on ancient India particularly its commerce
written in 80 AD to 115 AD
d. A translation of Ashokan Pillar found by Firoz Tughlaq done by James
Princep
74. Which of the following is not included in the list of global bio diversity
hotspots?
a. Western Ghats
b. Islands of Srilanka
c. Indo Burma
d. Aravallis
75. With reference to Indian Diaspora, consider the following statements
1. The Indian Diaspora is composed of NRIs (Indian citizens not residing in
India) and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin who have acquired the citizenship
of some other country) both.
2. All the people who migrated from territories that are currently within the
borders of the Republic of India are part of the Indian diaspora but not their
descendants

3. Currently, diaspora living in the North America and the Gulf countries
remits more money that from diaspora residing in any part of the world
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 & 2
b) 2 & 3
c) 1 &3
d) All
76. There was a meeting held in New Delhi for implementation of the WHO
FCTC for South East Asian region. Consider the following statements:
1. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the
first international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO.
2. It was developed in response to the globalization of the tobacco epidemic
and the U.S.A is also a party to the FCTC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
77. Consider the following statements.
1. The UNESCO has suspended the voting rights of the U.S. and the U.K.,
two years after both countries stopped paying dues to the UN's cultural arm in
protest over it granting full membership to the Palestinians.
2. Libya rejected Sharia law and opted for civil law inspite of having an
Islamist majority while voting on new constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
78. Kaladan Multimodal Transit Project is between which of the following
countries?
a. India and Buutan
b. India and Nepal
c. Indian Myanmar
d. India and Pakistan
79. Which of the following does Bonn Convention relate to?
a. Wetlands
b. Dumping hazardous waste
c. Persistent Organic Pollutant

d. Migratory Birds
80. Which of the following is true about Global Dimming?
a. Reduction in insolation of earth
b. Luminance reduced over the years
c. Dispersion is less in the atmosphere
d. None of the above
81. Which of the following are countries surrounding Syria
i. Iraq
ii. Iran
iii. Israel
iv. Egypt
v. Saudi Arabia
a. I, ii and iii
b. ii, iii and iv
c. I and iii
d. ii and iii
82. Which of the following regarding CHOGM are correct?
i. It is chaired by its members in rotation
ii. It consists of countries which have remained British occupations
iii. Rwanda and Mozambique are the two countries which have never been
British occupation and are members of CHOGM
Select the correct code
a. I and ii only
b. ii and iii only
c. I and iii only
d. All of the above
83. Recently the UNESCO suspended the voting rights of US and Israel over
UNESCOs decision to grant full membership to Palestine because
a. They have stopped paying their dues to the UNSECO sice last two years
b. The General Assembly of the UN has cancelled their membership in
UNESCO
c. These members have presented the notices to quit UNESCO
d. All other members of UNESCO opposed voting rights of these members
over Palestininan issue
84. A foreign tourists expenditure for services like hotel stay and taxi services
will contribute to
a. GDP
b. GNP
c. Both GDP and GNP
d. Neither GDP nor GNP

85. Consider the following about Summer Olympics 2020:


i. Istanbul has been selected as the city to host the 2020 will be the first ever
muslim country to hold Olympics
ii. Wrestling has been reintroduced as an event in 2020
a. I only is correct
b. ii only
c. Both
d. None
86. Correct statement(s) related to Shia and Sunni.
a) Their main difference is: after the death of Prophet, Shia chose Abu Bakr
as the Caliph while Sunni chose Prophet Muhammads son-in-law Ali as
Caliph.
b) The Mughal kings were Shia Muslims.
c) Both A and B
d) Neither A nor B
87. Which of the following is/are not part of the Caribbean region?
1. British Virgin Islands
2. Marshall Islands
3. Cayman Islands
4. Solomon Islands
Answer choices
a) only 1 and 2
b) only 1 and 3
c) only 2 and 3
d) only 2 and 4
88. Consider following statements about International Court of Justice (ICJ)
1. The official languages of ICJ are French, English, Spanish and Arabic.
2. ICJ judges are nominated by UNSC and formally appointed by UNGA
3. ICJ judges are not eligible for re-appointment.
Correct statements are
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 2 and 3
c) only 1 and 3
d) None of them
89. Correct Match
a) Marrakesh treaty of 2014: For ironing out certain functional-jurisdiction
related issues with between WIPO and WTO in the domain of IPR for visually
challenged people.
b) Geneva II conference of 2014: organized by certain first world countries to
grant non-lethal aid to Syrian rebels.
c) Both A and B
d) Neither A nor B

90. Marshall Island dragged India, Russia, China & some other countries to
ICJ, alleging that.
a) Theyve not taken concrete steps to cut down GHG emission despite
signing Kyoto Protocol.
b) Marshall Island will submerge in ocean in next decade, yet Kyoto signatory
countries have not yet provided any alternative resident/citizenship
arrangement.
c) Theyve not taken concentrate steps towards nuclear disarmament.
d) None of above.
91. Find Incorrect Matches
1. Rani ki Vaav: in Dilwara temples at Mt.Abu for religious bathing of Jains.
2. Bara Imambara: Hyderabad based, Mughal Architecture.
3. Anayottam Race: Bull cart race in Tamilnadu during Pongal.
4. Timbuktu mausoleums: Islamic Architecture, in Mauritania in West Africa.
Answer choice:
a) only 1 and 2
b) only 3 and 4
c) only 1, 3 and 4
d) All of them
92. Find correct statements about Registered Foreign Portfolio Investor
(RFPI).
a) This is the new category created by SEBI, to replace erstwhile QFIs
b) They can invest in corporate bonds but not in government bonds
c) Both A and B
d) Neither A nor B
93. Nalanda Project is about
a) Establishing Nalanda University in Bihar with international collaboration
b) Special grants to universities under UGC for up-gradation of tertiary-level
education.
c) Faculty development program for minority universities.
d) None of the above.
94. Correct statements
1. Pravasi Bharati Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January because on this
day Gandhi went from India to South Africa.
2. PBD is organized by Ministry of External Affairs.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
95. Consider the following statements about Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
i. It consists of all the Arabian states of Persian gulf including Iran
ii. Arabian state of Yemen is also a member of GCC

a. Only I is correct
b. ii only
c. I and ii are correct
d. Neither I nor ii
96. Ghadar Party was formed by the Punjab migrants in
a. US
b. Canada
c. Both US and Canada
d. US, Canada and Mexico
97. Correct Statements by Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Facility
1. This is a joint initiative by Shipping ministries of India and Myanmar
2. To setup new ports at Dugarajapatnam (Andhra) and Kaladan (Myanmar).
3. This project will also provide Rail-Road connectivity from Myanmar to
Manipur.
Answer choice
a) only 1 and 2
b) only 2 and 3
c) only 1 and 3
d) None of them
98. Which of the following is one of the integral components of Confidence
Building Measures (CBMs) ?
(A) Negotiation 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
99. Which of the following is not considered as one of existential threats to
mankind ?
(A) International terrorism
(B) Climate change
(C) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
(D) Tsunami
100. Identify the island/waterway mentioned in List I with their new claimant
mentioned in List II by using the codes mentioned below:
List I List II
(a) Abu Musa (i) Yemen
(b) Khuriya Muriya (ii)SaudiArabia
(c) Shat-al Arab (iii) UAE
(d) Qarooh (iv) Iran
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)


(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
Answer Key
International Affairs & Institutions
(Mock Date : 19 July)
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. ? Missing
8. B
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. A
13. D
14. D
15. D
16. C
17. D
18. B
19. A
20. A
21. B
22. D
23. B
24. B
25. D
26. D All are correct
27. A
28. D
29. D
30. A
31. C
32. C
33. C
34. D
35. B
36. B
37. C
38. B
39. A
40. D
41. D
42. A

43. A
44. B
45. C
46. A
47. B
48. D
49. A
50. C
51. D
52. B
53. B
54. A
55. D
56. A
57. D
58. C
59. 2nd only is correct
60. D
61. D
62. C
63. C
64. B
65. C
66. D
67. D
68. C
69. D
70. A
71. A
72. B
73. C
74. D
75. C
76. C
77. C
78. C
79. D
80. A
81. C
82. D
83. A
84. C
85. B
86. D
87. D
88. A
89. C
90. C

91. D
92. D
93. A
94. D
95. D
96. C
97. D
98. D
99. D
100. Shat al Arab Iraq; Abu Musa Iranian Island; Khuriya Muriya
Oman; Garooh Kuwait

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