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India's Foreign Policy in the 21st Century

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of India's foreign policy in the 21st century. The questions cover various aspects of India's foreign policy, including its relations with major powers, its role in regional and global organizations, and its approach to key international issues.
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Which country has been India's largest trading partner since 2008?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has been India's largest trading partner since 2008, with bilateral trade reaching $100 billion in 2018.

Which country has been India's closest strategic partner in the 21st century?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India and the United States have developed a close strategic partnership in the 21st century, with cooperation in areas such as defense, counterterrorism, and trade.

Which regional organization has India played a leading role in since its inception in 1985?

  1. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

  2. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

  3. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

  4. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has played a leading role in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) since its inception in 1985, hosting its headquarters in New Delhi and promoting regional cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and security.

Which global organization has India been a member of since 1945?

  1. United Nations (UN)

  2. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  3. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has been a member of the United Nations (UN) since 1945, and has played an active role in the organization, serving on the Security Council and contributing to peacekeeping operations.

Which international issue has India been a vocal advocate for in recent years?

  1. Climate change

  2. Nuclear disarmament

  3. Human rights

  4. Sustainable development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has been a vocal advocate for climate change action in recent years, calling for ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promoting renewable energy sources.

Which country has been India's main rival in the Indian Ocean region?

  1. Pakistan

  2. China

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Bangladesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

China has been India's main rival in the Indian Ocean region, with both countries competing for influence in the region and seeking to expand their military presence.

Which country has India developed a close relationship with in recent years, despite historical tensions?

  1. Pakistan

  2. China

  3. United States

  4. Russia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India and the United States have developed a close relationship in recent years, despite historical tensions, with cooperation in areas such as defense, counterterrorism, and trade.

Which country has been India's largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has been India's largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years, with investments in sectors such as manufacturing, services, and infrastructure.

Which country has India been engaged in a territorial dispute with over the Aksai Chin region?

  1. Pakistan

  2. China

  3. Nepal

  4. Bangladesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India and China have been engaged in a territorial dispute over the Aksai Chin region, a remote and mountainous area located in the Himalayas.

Which country has India been cooperating with on space exploration and satellite technology?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Japan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India and Russia have been cooperating on space exploration and satellite technology, with joint projects such as the Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.

Which country has India been engaged in a maritime boundary dispute with in the Bay of Bengal?

  1. Pakistan

  2. China

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Bangladesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India and Bangladesh have been engaged in a maritime boundary dispute in the Bay of Bengal, with both countries claiming rights to certain areas of the sea.

Which country has India been working with to develop a high-speed rail network?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Russia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India and Japan have been working together to develop a high-speed rail network in India, with the first phase of the project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

Which country has India been engaged in a trade dispute with over the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India and the United States have been engaged in a trade dispute over the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum, with both countries retaliating with tariffs on each other's goods.

Which country has India been cooperating with on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Japan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India and Russia have been cooperating on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the Russian vaccine Sputnik V being approved for use in India.

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