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The Political Affiliations and Biases of Think Tanks

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the political affiliations and biases of various think tanks.
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Which of the following think tanks is known for its right-wing leanings?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Observer Research Foundation is a right-leaning think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1990 by a group of journalists and academics.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its left-wing leanings?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Policy Research is a left-leaning think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1973 by a group of economists and social scientists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its centrist leanings?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Centre for Science and Environment is a centrist think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1980 by a group of scientists and environmentalists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on economic policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1981 by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on foreign policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Observer Research Foundation is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1990 by a group of journalists and academics.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on environmental policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Centre for Science and Environment is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1980 by a group of scientists and environmentalists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on social policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Policy Research is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1973 by a group of economists and social scientists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on technology policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Observer Research Foundation is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1990 by a group of journalists and academics.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on energy policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Centre for Science and Environment is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1980 by a group of scientists and environmentalists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on health policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Policy Research is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1973 by a group of economists and social scientists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on education policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Policy Research is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1973 by a group of economists and social scientists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on agriculture policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Policy Research is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1973 by a group of economists and social scientists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on labor policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Policy Research is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1973 by a group of economists and social scientists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on urban policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Policy Research is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1973 by a group of economists and social scientists.

Which of the following think tanks is known for its focus on rural policy?

  1. Centre for Policy Research

  2. Observer Research Foundation

  3. Centre for Science and Environment

  4. Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Policy Research is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1973 by a group of economists and social scientists.

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