Peace Initiatives and Diplomacy

Description: This quiz focuses on peace initiatives and diplomacy in Indian history post-independence.
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Which Indian Prime Minister initiated the Simla Agreement in 1972?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Morarji Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, initiated the Simla Agreement in 1972 with Pakistan.

What was the primary objective of the Tashkent Agreement of 1966?

  1. To resolve the Indo-Pakistani conflict over Kashmir

  2. To establish diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan

  3. To promote economic cooperation between India and Pakistan

  4. To facilitate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tashkent Agreement of 1966 was primarily aimed at facilitating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after the 1965 war.

Which Indian Prime Minister played a crucial role in mediating the Sri Lankan Civil War?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, played a significant role in mediating the Sri Lankan Civil War and signing the Indo-Sri Lankan Accord in 1987.

What was the main purpose of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?

  1. To promote global peace and security

  2. To foster economic cooperation among developing countries

  3. To oppose colonialism and imperialism

  4. To mediate conflicts between nations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was established to promote global peace and security, prevent military alliances, and oppose colonialism and imperialism.

Which Indian Prime Minister initiated the 'Gujral Doctrine' in 1996?

  1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Manmohan Singh

  4. I.K. Gujral


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

I.K. Gujral, the then Prime Minister of India, introduced the 'Gujral Doctrine' in 1996, emphasizing peaceful relations with Pakistan.

What was the primary focus of the 'Look East' policy initiated by India in the 1990s?

  1. To strengthen economic ties with Southeast Asian countries

  2. To promote cultural exchange with East Asian nations

  3. To establish military alliances with East Asian countries

  4. To counter the influence of China in the region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Look East' policy, initiated by India in the 1990s, aimed to strengthen economic ties and cooperation with Southeast Asian countries.

Which Indian Prime Minister played a key role in the signing of the Lahore Declaration in 1999?

  1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Manmohan Singh

  4. Rajiv Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India, played a significant role in the signing of the Lahore Declaration in 1999, aimed at improving relations with Pakistan.

What was the main objective of the 'Panchsheel' agreement signed between India and China in 1954?

  1. To resolve the border dispute between India and China

  2. To promote economic cooperation between India and China

  3. To establish diplomatic relations between India and China

  4. To promote peace and understanding between India and China


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Panchsheel' agreement, signed between India and China in 1954, aimed to promote peace and understanding between the two countries.

Which Indian Prime Minister initiated the 'No First Use' policy in 1988?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. Morarji Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, introduced the 'No First Use' policy in 1988, declaring that India would not be the first to use nuclear weapons.

What was the primary goal of the 'Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty' (CTBT) signed in 1996?

  1. To ban all nuclear weapon tests

  2. To reduce the number of nuclear weapons

  3. To promote nuclear disarmament

  4. To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty' (CTBT), signed in 1996, aimed to ban all nuclear weapon tests, both underground and atmospheric.

Which Indian Prime Minister played a crucial role in the signing of the 'Shimla Agreement' in 1972?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Morarji Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, played a significant role in the signing of the 'Shimla Agreement' in 1972, which aimed to resolve the conflict between India and Pakistan.

What was the main objective of the 'Gujral Doctrine' initiated by India in 1996?

  1. To improve relations with Pakistan

  2. To promote economic cooperation with neighboring countries

  3. To strengthen military ties with Southeast Asian countries

  4. To counter the influence of China in the region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Gujral Doctrine', initiated by India in 1996, aimed to improve relations with Pakistan and resolve outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means.

Which Indian Prime Minister initiated the 'Look East' policy in the 1990s?

  1. P.V. Narasimha Rao

  2. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. Manmohan Singh

  4. Indira Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

P.V. Narasimha Rao, the then Prime Minister of India, initiated the 'Look East' policy in the 1990s, focusing on strengthening economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asian countries.

What was the primary focus of the 'Panchsheel' agreement signed between India and China in 1954?

  1. To resolve the border dispute between India and China

  2. To promote economic cooperation between India and China

  3. To establish diplomatic relations between India and China

  4. To promote peace and understanding between India and China


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Panchsheel' agreement, signed between India and China in 1954, aimed to promote peace and understanding between the two countries, emphasizing principles such as mutual respect, non-aggression, and non-interference in each other's internal affairs.

Which Indian Prime Minister played a key role in the signing of the 'Lahore Declaration' in 1999?

  1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Manmohan Singh

  4. Rajiv Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India, played a significant role in the signing of the 'Lahore Declaration' in 1999, which aimed to improve relations with Pakistan and promote peace in the region.

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