This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Political Science > Class 12 Political Science Chapter 3 India'S Foreign Policy – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Political Science Chapter 3 India'S Foreign Policy Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... was India's policy in the face of the bipolar order of the cold war. A) Alignment. B) Agreement. C) Non alignment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Non alignment. 2. India adopted the following ideas from USSR A) Democracy. B) Capitalism. C) Socialism. D) Communism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Socialism. 3. What was the assigned code name for the 1st nuclear tests conducted by India? A) Operation Shakti. B) Nuclear Ops. C) Smiling Buddha. D) Operation Pokhran. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smiling Buddha. 4. Who signed Tashkent Agreement in 1966? A) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. B) Ayub Khan. C) Liaquat Ali Khan. D) Nurul Amin. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ayub Khan. 5. Which agreement marked a major step in India's nuclear cooperation with the world? A) Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement. B) SAARC Charter. C) ASEAN Free Trade Agreement. D) Kyoto Protocol. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement. 6. Which of the following is NOT a geographical factor affecting foreign policy? A) Political leadership. B) Mineral wealth. C) Population. D) Topography. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political leadership. 7. What was the aim of the infiltrators into Kashmir in 1965? A) To end Indus water dispute. B) To 'liberate' the people of Kashmir. C) To annex the whole Kashmir valley. D) To internationalize the Bangladesh issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To 'liberate' the people of Kashmir. 8. India's diplomatic relationship with Israel formally developed A) After they gained independence from British Government. B) After the opening of Israeli embassy in India in 1992. C) After the exchange of the visits of two leader in 1017 & 2018. D) After the formation of the NDA government in 1996. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the opening of Israeli embassy in India in 1992. 9. What was the main purpose behind India's nuclear energy programme? A) Electricity generation. B) Space exploration. C) Military capability. D) Medical research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electricity generation. 10. What happened after the 1965 war between India and Pakistan ended? A) Pakistan joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO). B) A commission known as United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) was set up to supervise the ceasefire. C) A ceasefire agreement signed on June 30, 1965 was aimed at defusing the tension along Gujarat. D) The Security Council passed Resolution 211 on September 20 calling for an end to the fighting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Security Council passed Resolution 211 on September 20 calling for an end to the fighting. 11. Name a significant regional security cooperation initiative involving India. A) ASEAN. B) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). C) SAARC. D) BIMSTEC. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). 12. The 1962 India-China war was primarily fought over which area? A) Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh. B) Sikkim and Bhutan. C) Ladakh and Jammu. D) Kashmir and Tibet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh. 13. Which Indian Prime Minister is closely associated with the policy of nonalignment? A) Rajiv Gandhi. B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee. C) Indira Gandhi. D) Jawaharlal Nehru. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jawaharlal Nehru. 14. The US supported India in A) 1971 war. B) 1962 war. C) 1975 war. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1971 war. 15. Non-Alliance means A) Being neutral. B) Freedom to decide on issues independently. C) Demilitarisation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Freedom to decide on issues independently. 16. Can you give an example of a cultural exchange program initiated by India? A) India-UK Cultural Exchange Program. B) India-Japan Cultural Collaboration. C) India-Germany Cultural Exchange Initiative. D) India-China Cultural Exchange Program. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) India-UK Cultural Exchange Program. 17. How does economic diplomacy benefit India's international relations? A) Economic diplomacy strengthens India's international relations through trade partnerships, investment attraction, and strategic alliances. B) Economic diplomacy focuses solely on military alliances. C) Economic diplomacy reduces India's influence in international organizations. D) Economic diplomacy isolates India from global markets. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Economic diplomacy strengthens India's international relations through trade partnerships, investment attraction, and strategic alliances. 18. What has acquired great importance in modern times for deciding foreign policy? A) Military strength. B) Cultural heritage. C) Economic condition. D) Political stability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Economic condition. 19. Which of the following best describes India's stance on the use of nuclear weapons? A) Unrestricted use. B) No first use policy. C) First use policy. D) Complete disarmament. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No first use policy. 20. How does India address security challenges in South Asia? A) Through unilateral military interventions. B) By ignoring regional conflicts and focusing on domestic issues. C) India addresses security challenges in South Asia through diplomatic engagement, military preparedness, intelligence sharing, and regional cooperation. D) By increasing trade tariffs on neighboring countries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) India addresses security challenges in South Asia through diplomatic engagement, military preparedness, intelligence sharing, and regional cooperation. 21. The concept of Non-Alignment in India's foreign policy was primarily aimed at: A) Creating a military alliance with the USSR. B) Supporting US foreign policy objectives. C) Maintaining independence from Cold War blocs. D) Promoting colonization of smaller states. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maintaining independence from Cold War blocs. 22. It is one of the major aim of Indian foreign policy. A) Solve the internal problems. B) National security. C) Cooperationbetween states. D) Solve the water disputes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) National security. 23. What is the importance of nuclear energy in India's foreign policy? A) It is a minor aspect. B) It is a historical factor. C) It is irrelevant. D) It is a key component. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is a key component. 24. What are some key initiatives under India's economic diplomacy? A) Clean India. B) Skill India. C) Key initiatives under India's economic diplomacy include 'Make in India', 'Digital India', and participation in regional trade agreements. D) Digital Bharat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Key initiatives under India's economic diplomacy include 'Make in India', 'Digital India', and participation in regional trade agreements. 25. The panchsheel treaty has been signed between ..... A) India and Nepal. B) Indian and Pakistan. C) India and China. D) India and Sri Lanka. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) India and China. 26. The article deals with foreign policy of India A) 51. B) 52. C) 17. D) 55. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 51. 27. Which countries did India increase trade exchange with after 1990? A) Israel, Japan, China, and European Union. B) USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. C) Russia, Germany, France, and Italy. D) Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, and Mexico. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Israel, Japan, China, and European Union. 28. Who was the President of The United State of America when India and four other member countries founded NAM? A) John F Kennedy. B) Barack Obama. C) George W Bush. D) B Johnson. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) John F Kennedy. 29. Which political party won the election of 1970 in East Pakistan? A) East Pakistan democratic Party. B) Awami League. C) Mukti Bahini (liberation Army). D) Pakistan National Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Awami League. 30. Which of the following is NOT a major external determinant of India's foreign policy? A) International power structure. B) Great power dynamics. C) Domestic political stability. D) Global Environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Domestic political stability. 31. Which nuclear project is being developed with Russian collaboration in India? A) Kalpakkam. B) Kudankulam. C) Tarapur. D) Jaitapur. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kudankulam. 32. The amendment of ..... strengthened the law against the perpetrators of dowry related crimes. A) Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act. B) Dowry Prohibition Act. C) Protection of Women from Domestic Violent Act. D) Hindu Succession Act. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dowry Prohibition Act. 33. India China war happened in the year- A) 1978. B) 1991. C) 1962. D) 1961. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1962. 34. First Nuclear explosion undertaken in India in: A) 1975. B) 1974. C) 1998. D) 1972. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1974. 35. What is a key objective of India's Look East Policy? A) Focusing on military alliances in Europe. B) Promoting isolationism. C) Strengthening ties with Southeast Asian countries. D) Reducing trade with neighboring countries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strengthening ties with Southeast Asian countries. 36. What was the purpose of India's policy of nonalignment? A) To maintain friendly relations with all nations. B) To focus on military expansion. C) To isolate from other countries. D) To prioritize economic growth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To maintain friendly relations with all nations. 37. The idea of 5 year plan was taken from A) China. B) United States. C) Israel. D) Soviet Union. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Soviet Union. 38. How do the goals of a nation change? A) They change with foreign intervention. B) They change with economic growth. C) They change with time. D) They remain the same. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They change with time. 39. India conducted its first nuclear test at ..... A) Hyderabad. B) Chennai. C) Pokhran. D) Delhi. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pokhran. 40. Where did the first protest against dowry start in 1975 A) Delhi. B) Hyderabad. C) Mumbai. D) Bhopal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hyderabad. 41. When was the first nuclear test conducted by India? A) April 1975. B) May 1974. C) December 1968. D) January 1965. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) May 1974. 42. Apartheid is ..... A) An international association. B) Energy diplomacy. C) A policy of racial discrimination. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A policy of racial discrimination. 43. Which ministry is involved in creating foreign policy? A) Ministry of Defence. B) Ministry of Home Affairs. C) Ministry of Finance. D) Ministry of External Affairs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ministry of External Affairs. 44. What is Foreign Policy? A) A country's strategy to achieve its goals around the world. B) The act of working with other nations through discussion and negotiation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A country's strategy to achieve its goals around the world. 45. National interest is considered to be the: A) Goal. B) Strategy. C) Process. D) Means to achieve a goal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Goal. 46. Our tradition and national ethos is to practice ..... A) Disarmament. B) Nuclear weapons. C) Fighting. D) Armed forces. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disarmament. 47. Which principle has consistently guided India's foreign policy since independence? A) Isolationism. B) Colonial expansion. C) Nonalignment. D) Military alliances. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nonalignment. 48. What is the primary goal of the Non-Aligned Movement? A) To support the dominance of major power blocs. B) To promote peace and cooperation among countries not aligned with major power blocs. C) To establish military alliances among developing countries. D) To promote economic competition between aligned nations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To promote peace and cooperation among countries not aligned with major power blocs. 49. Who raises questions in the parliament to regulate foreign policy in India? A) Opposition parties. B) Media. C) Judiciary. D) Bureaucrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opposition parties. 50. India US relationship was not good during A) During Cold War period. B) Post Cold War period. C) Before WWII. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) During Cold War period. 51. Which branches of the military have been enabled to carry nuclear weapons in India? A) Air Force and Navy. B) Army and Navy. C) Air Force and Army. D) Army and Coast Guard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Air Force and Navy. 52. Maintain the same distance from both blocks is called. A) Non Adjustment movement. B) Non Aligned Movement. C) Non cooperation movement. D) None of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non Aligned Movement. 53. Which minister plays a vital role in the molding foreign policy of our country? A) Prime Minister. B) External Affairs Minister. C) Home Minister. D) Defence Minister. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) External Affairs Minister. 54. India decided to conduct its foreign relations with an aim to A) Respect the sovereignty of all other nations and to achieve security through the maintenance of peace. B) Respect the freedom of all the Asian nations. C) Respect the borders of all the countries. D) Respect the sovereignty of all other nations and to achieve good trade relation with them. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Respect the sovereignty of all other nations and to achieve security through the maintenance of peace. 55. Which is not related to our foreign policy A) World co operation. B) Colonialism. C) Racial equality. D) World peace. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colonialism. 56. Why was the policy of 'No First Use' reviewed and changed? A) India is not a peace-oriented nation any more. B) India wants to be a permanent member of UNSC. C) India's regional and national security is paramount. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) India's regional and national security is paramount. 57. Which of the following is considered a key internal determinant of India's foreign policy? A) Globalization. B) Geopolitics. C) Political ideology of ruling party. D) Regional alliances. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political ideology of ruling party. 58. The ..... is a set of five principles to guide the conduct of foreign relations with India's immediate neighbours. A) Panchsheel. B) The Gujral Doctrine. C) Look East Policy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Gujral Doctrine. 59. Who was the first Chairman of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission? A) Dr Homi Bhabha. B) Dr Vikram Sarabhai. C) Dr Radhakrishnan. D) Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dr Homi Bhabha. 60. Foreign aid is a commonly used tool of foreign policy. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 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