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The Impact of Political Separatism on Indian Foreign Policy

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the impact of political separatism on Indian foreign policy.
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Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to political separatism in India?

  1. Ethnic diversity

  2. Religious differences

  3. Economic inequality

  4. Cultural homogeneity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural homogeneity is not a factor contributing to political separatism, as it promotes unity and cohesion among different groups.

The demand for a separate state of Khalistan is primarily driven by which of the following factors?

  1. Religious differences

  2. Economic disparities

  3. Linguistic diversity

  4. Historical grievances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The demand for Khalistan is primarily driven by religious differences between Sikhs and Hindus.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of political separatism in India?

  1. Increased regional instability

  2. Economic disruption

  3. Enhanced national security

  4. Loss of territorial integrity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political separatism can lead to increased regional instability, economic disruption, and loss of territorial integrity, but it does not enhance national security.

India's response to political separatist movements has primarily been characterized by:

  1. Military suppression

  2. Political negotiations

  3. Economic concessions

  4. Cultural assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's response to political separatist movements has primarily been characterized by military suppression, although political negotiations and economic concessions have also been employed.

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of political separatism on India's foreign relations?

  1. Strained relations with neighboring countries

  2. Increased international pressure

  3. Enhanced diplomatic leverage

  4. Improved trade relations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political separatism can lead to strained relations with neighboring countries, increased international pressure, and reduced diplomatic leverage, but it is unlikely to improve trade relations.

The Indian government's policy of 'Look East' is primarily aimed at:

  1. Countering Chinese influence in the region

  2. Promoting economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries

  3. Strengthening military ties with Japan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Look East' policy aims to counter Chinese influence, promote economic cooperation, and strengthen military ties with Japan and other Southeast Asian countries.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of India's 'Act East' policy?

  1. Enhancing cultural exchanges

  2. Promoting trade and investment

  3. Strengthening military cooperation

  4. Resolving territorial disputes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resolving territorial disputes is not a key element of India's 'Act East' policy, which focuses on enhancing cultural exchanges, promoting trade and investment, and strengthening military cooperation.

India's relationship with Pakistan has been strained primarily due to:

  1. The Kashmir dispute

  2. Cross-border terrorism

  3. Economic competition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's relationship with Pakistan has been strained due to the Kashmir dispute, cross-border terrorism, and economic competition.

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of political separatism on India's economic development?

  1. Reduced foreign investment

  2. Increased trade barriers

  3. Enhanced economic growth

  4. Loss of skilled labor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political separatism can lead to reduced foreign investment, increased trade barriers, and loss of skilled labor, but it is unlikely to enhance economic growth.

India's policy of 'Strategic Autonomy' is primarily aimed at:

  1. Maintaining independence in foreign policy

  2. Avoiding entanglement in global conflicts

  3. Promoting regional cooperation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's 'Strategic Autonomy' policy aims to maintain independence in foreign policy, avoid entanglement in global conflicts, and promote regional cooperation.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of India's 'Neighborhood First' policy?

  1. Enhancing economic cooperation

  2. Promoting cultural exchanges

  3. Resolving border disputes

  4. Strengthening military ties


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strengthening military ties is not a key element of India's 'Neighborhood First' policy, which focuses on enhancing economic cooperation, promoting cultural exchanges, and resolving border disputes.

India's relationship with China has been characterized by:

  1. Economic cooperation

  2. Territorial disputes

  3. Cultural exchanges

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's relationship with China has been characterized by economic cooperation, territorial disputes, and cultural exchanges.

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of political separatism on India's national security?

  1. Increased vulnerability to external threats

  2. Reduced military capabilities

  3. Enhanced border security

  4. Internal instability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political separatism can lead to increased vulnerability to external threats, reduced military capabilities, and internal instability, but it is unlikely to enhance border security.

India's policy of 'No First Use' of nuclear weapons is primarily aimed at:

  1. Preventing nuclear war

  2. Maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent

  3. Promoting nuclear disarmament

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's 'No First Use' policy aims to prevent nuclear war, maintain a credible nuclear deterrent, and promote nuclear disarmament.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of India's 'Make in India' initiative?

  1. Promoting foreign investment

  2. Developing domestic manufacturing capabilities

  3. Enhancing exports

  4. Reducing imports


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing imports is not a key element of India's 'Make in India' initiative, which focuses on promoting foreign investment, developing domestic manufacturing capabilities, and enhancing exports.

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