15 MCQ on India in the new global order with answers

15 MCQ on India in the new global order with answers

1. Which term refers to India's strategic policy aimed at fostering closer economic and diplomatic ties with Southeast Asian nations?

   A) Look West Policy

   B) Look East Policy

   C) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

   D) Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

   Answer: B) Look East Policy

2. India's growing engagement with which international organization reflects its desire to play a more active role in global affairs?

   A) European Union (EU)

   B) United Nations (UN)

   C) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

   D) African Union (AU)

   Answer: B) United Nations (UN)

3. Which Indian Prime Minister initiated significant economic reforms in the 1990s, opening up India to globalization and liberalization?

   A) Indira Gandhi

   B) Rajiv Gandhi

   C) Jawaharlal Nehru

   D) P.V. Narasimha Rao

   Answer: D) P.V. Narasimha Rao

4. The 'Act East Policy' focuses on strengthening India's ties with which of the following regions?

   A) Middle East

   B) Central Asia

   C) Southeast Asia

   D) Latin America

   Answer: C) Southeast Asia

5. India's membership in which multilateral trading organization has significantly influenced its integration into the global economy?

   A) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

   B) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

   C) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

   D) World Trade Organization (WTO)

   Answer: D) World Trade Organization (WTO)

6. Which of the following countries is India's largest trading partner in the European Union (EU)?

   A) Germany

   B) France

   C) United Kingdom

   D) Italy

   Answer: A) Germany

7. The 'Neighborhood First Policy' aims at strengthening India's relations with which of the following neighboring countries?

   A) China

   B) Pakistan

   C) Bangladesh

   D) Sri Lanka

   Answer: C) Bangladesh

8. India's participation in the BRICS grouping represents its aspiration for:

   A) Greater influence in Latin America

   B) Strengthened ties with the United States

   C) Collaboration with emerging economies

   D) Enhanced military cooperation with Russia

   Answer: C) Collaboration with emerging economies

9. Which of the following sectors has been a significant contributor to India's economic growth in the context of the new global order?

   A) Agriculture

   B) Manufacturing

   C) Services

   D) Mining

   Answer: C) Services

10. India's 'Look West Policy' aims at enhancing cooperation with countries in which region?

   A) North America

   B) Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

   C) South America

   D) Europe

   Answer: B) Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

11. India's entry into the International Solar Alliance (ISA) underscores its commitment to:

   A) Nuclear disarmament

   B) Renewable energy

   C) Cybersecurity

   D) Space exploration

   Answer: B) Renewable energy

12. Which Indian city hosts the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

   A) Mumbai

   B) New Delhi

   C) Bangalore

   D) Gurugram

   Answer: D) Gurugram

13. India's participation in the Quad, alongside the United States, Japan, and Australia, is primarily focused on:

   A) Maritime security and cooperation

   B) Countering terrorism in the Middle East

   C) Space exploration and technology sharing

   D) Nuclear disarmament negotiations

   Answer: A) Maritime security and cooperation

14. Which Indian state shares a border with Bangladesh and has been crucial in fostering economic ties under the 'Neighborhood First Policy'?

   A) West Bengal

   B) Bihar

   C) Uttar Pradesh

   D) Assam

   Answer: A) West Bengal

15. India's engagement with the African continent is guided by the principle of:

   A) Non-interference in internal affairs

   B) Economic exploitation

   C) Military dominance

   D) Political annexation

   Answer: A) Non-interference in internal affairs