Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of India's foreign policy and diplomacy since independence.
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Which country was the first to recognize India's independence?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Canada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Soviet Union was the first country to recognize India's independence on August 15, 1947.

Who was India's first Prime Minister?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first Prime Minister, serving from August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964.

What was the name of India's foreign policy during the Cold War?

  1. Non-Alignment

  2. Alignment with the West

  3. Alignment with the Soviet Union

  4. Isolationism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India adopted a policy of Non-Alignment during the Cold War, meaning that it did not align itself with either the United States or the Soviet Union.

Which Indian Prime Minister is known for his 'Gujral Doctrine'?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. I. K. Gujral


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

I. K. Gujral is known for his 'Gujral Doctrine', which emphasized the importance of developing friendly relations with India's neighbors.

What is the name of India's nuclear doctrine?

  1. No First Use

  2. Massive Retaliation

  3. Counterforce

  4. Assured Destruction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's nuclear doctrine is based on the principle of 'No First Use', meaning that it will not be the first to use nuclear weapons in a conflict.

Which Indian Prime Minister is known for his 'Look East Policy'?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. Narendra Modi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narendra Modi is known for his 'Look East Policy', which aims to strengthen India's relations with countries in East Asia.

What is the name of India's space program?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's space program is managed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Which Indian Prime Minister is known for his 'Act East Policy'?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Manmohan Singh

  4. Narendra Modi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manmohan Singh is known for his 'Act East Policy', which aimed to strengthen India's relations with countries in Southeast Asia.

What is the name of India's foreign service?

  1. Indian Foreign Service (IFS)

  2. United States Foreign Service

  3. British Foreign Service

  4. French Foreign Service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's foreign service is known as the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).

Which Indian Prime Minister is known for his 'Neighborhood First Policy'?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. Narendra Modi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narendra Modi is known for his 'Neighborhood First Policy', which emphasizes the importance of developing friendly relations with India's neighbors.

What is the name of India's nuclear triad?

  1. Land-based missiles, sea-based missiles, air-launched missiles

  2. Land-based missiles, sea-based missiles, nuclear submarines

  3. Land-based missiles, air-launched missiles, nuclear submarines

  4. Sea-based missiles, air-launched missiles, nuclear submarines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's nuclear triad consists of land-based missiles, sea-based missiles, and air-launched missiles.

Which Indian Prime Minister is known for his 'Strategic Partnership' with the United States?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manmohan Singh is known for his 'Strategic Partnership' with the United States, which aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various areas.

What is the name of India's policy towards the Indian Ocean?

  1. Indian Ocean Initiative

  2. Indian Ocean Rim Association

  3. Indian Ocean Security Initiative

  4. Indian Ocean Cooperation Initiative


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India's policy towards the Indian Ocean is known as the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).

Which Indian Prime Minister is known for his 'Make in India' initiative?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. Narendra Modi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narendra Modi is known for his 'Make in India' initiative, which aims to promote manufacturing in India.

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