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India's Foreign Policy in the Arctic

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When did India first express its interest in the Arctic region?

  1. 1990s

  2. 2000s

  3. 2010s

  4. 2020s


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India's interest in the Arctic region began in the early 2000s, driven by factors such as climate change, energy security, and scientific research opportunities.

What is the primary focus of India's Arctic policy?

  1. Economic Cooperation

  2. Military Expansion

  3. Scientific Research

  4. Territorial Claims


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India's Arctic policy primarily emphasizes scientific research and cooperation in areas such as climate change, biodiversity, and oceanography.

Which Indian research station is located in the Arctic?

  1. Himadri

  2. Maitri

  3. Bharati

  4. Dakshin Gangotri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's research station in the Arctic is named Himadri and is located on Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway.

What is the name of India's first Arctic policy document?

  1. India's Arctic Policy

  2. India's Arctic Strategy

  3. India's Arctic Vision

  4. India's Arctic Agenda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's first Arctic policy document was titled 'India's Arctic Policy' and was released in 2011.

Which Indian organization is responsible for coordinating Arctic research and policy?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  2. National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research

  3. Indian Council of World Affairs

  4. Ministry of External Affairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) is the nodal agency for coordinating Arctic research and policy in India.

What is the name of India's Arctic research vessel?

  1. INS Sagardhwani

  2. INS Sarvekshak

  3. INS Sindhudhwaj

  4. INS Chakra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's Arctic research vessel is named INS Sagardhwani and was commissioned in 2008.

Which country has India partnered with for Arctic research and cooperation?

  1. Russia

  2. Norway

  3. Canada

  4. United States


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India has partnered with Russia, Norway, Canada, and the United States for Arctic research and cooperation.

What is the main focus of India's economic engagement in the Arctic?

  1. Oil and Gas Exploration

  2. Mineral Resource Extraction

  3. Tourism and Adventure Activities

  4. Renewable Energy Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's economic engagement in the Arctic primarily focuses on oil and gas exploration and extraction.

Which Indian company has been involved in oil and gas exploration in the Arctic?

  1. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

  2. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)

  3. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

  4. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is the Indian company that has been involved in oil and gas exploration in the Arctic.

What is the name of the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum for cooperation in the Arctic region?

  1. Arctic Cooperation Council

  2. Arctic Council

  3. Arctic Development Council

  4. Arctic Policy Council


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Arctic Council is the intergovernmental forum for cooperation in the Arctic region.

When did India become an observer state in the Arctic Council?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

  4. 2012


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India became an observer state in the Arctic Council in 2012.

What is the main objective of the Arctic Council?

  1. Promoting Economic Development

  2. Protecting Environmental Integrity

  3. Ensuring Military Security

  4. Resolving Territorial Disputes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main objective of the Arctic Council is to protect the environmental integrity of the Arctic region.

Which Indian state has a dedicated Arctic Cell to coordinate Arctic-related activities?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh is the Indian state that has a dedicated Arctic Cell to coordinate Arctic-related activities.

What is the name of the Indian initiative that aims to promote sustainable development and cooperation in the Arctic?

  1. Arctic Sustainable Development Initiative

  2. Arctic Cooperation Initiative

  3. Arctic Development Initiative

  4. Arctic Policy Initiative


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arctic Sustainable Development Initiative is the Indian initiative that aims to promote sustainable development and cooperation in the Arctic.

Which Indian university has established a Centre for Arctic Studies?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru University

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Banaras Hindu University

  4. University of Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru University is the Indian university that has established a Centre for Arctic Studies.

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