DEFENCE & STRATEGIC STUDIES
Paper – II
Note : This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. Which one of the following was the major source of Chandra Gupta’s military administration ?
(1) Indica
(2) Arthashastra
(3) Fa-Hien’s account
(4) Thirukkural
2. Who among the following is known as Machiavelli of India ?
(1) Chandra Gupta Maurya
(2) Ashok the Great
(3) Samudra Gupta
(4) Kautilya
3. Match the following theories in the List-I given below with their proponents in the List-II and use the code below :
4. For realists, power is considered as one of the following :
(1) Power is based on economic strength.
(2) Power is a irrational concept.
(3) Power is a ambiguous concept.
(4) Power is a relational as well as a relative concept.
5. The concept of “One for All, All for One” relates to which one of the following models of international security :
(1) Democratic peace
(2) Collective security
(3) World government
(4) Disarmed world
6. Which one of the following is not considered as the element of national power ?
(1) National will
(2) Territory
(3) Population
(4) Policy Prescriptions
7. Who among the following thinkers stated that “Non-alignment is the third Bloc” ?
(1) J.L. Nehru
(2) H. Kissinger
(3) M. Breacher
(4) K.P. Mishra
8. Who among the following thinkers stated that “National Security is relative freedom from harmful threats” ?
(1) I. Bellany
(2) J. Mroz
(3) H. Kissinger
(4) A. Wolfers
9. The provisions, deployment and use of military resources in a given strategic environment can be encapsulated as which one of the following ?
(1) Military Alliance
(2) Defence Policy
(3) Strategic Doctrine
(4) Strategic partnership
10. ‘Security Community’ is referred to as one of the following :
(1) A group of states cooperate to manage their disputes and avoid war.
(2) A group of people who become integrated and within a territory develop a sense of community.
(3) A group of states whose primary security concern link together closely.
(4) All of the options given are correct.
11. Which one of the following strategic theories was propounded by Karlvon Clausewitz ?
(1) Push to the Utmost
(2) Expending torrents
(3) Strategic paralysis
(4) Massive Retaliation
12. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) for the code given below :
Assertion (A) : Series of conflicts from the Balkans to Sri Lanka were resolved through the use of force.
Reason (R) : Instead, in case of Karabakh conflict between Armenia & Azerbaijan, the key determinants will be a balance of force and interest, which will not necessarily lead to either a full unfreezing of the conflict or fall resolution of it.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the comprehensive explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(4) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
13. Which among the following are the conflicting parties in the Nagorno – Karabakh conflict ?
(1) Armenia – Azerbaijan
(2) Georgia – Russia
(3) Ukraine – Russia
(4) Azerbaijan – Russia
14. Arrange the following events in their correct chronological order and use the code given below :
I. The land boundary agreement between India & Bangladesh.
II. SAARC Agreement on Trade in Services (SATIS)
III. New Delhi grant of most favoured nation status to Pakistan.
IV. Pakistan & India joined Shanghai co-operation organization.
Codes :
(1) III, II, I, IV
(2) I, II, III, IV
(3) II, III, I, IV
(4) III, IV, II, I
15. Which one of the following is not a Chinese initiative in the changing geo-political and geo-strategic architecture of the world ?
(1) String of Pearls
(2) New Silk route
(3) Maritime Silk Road
(4) Development for business partnership
16. Who among the following, defined war as “organized violence carried on by political units against each other” ?
(1) Hedley Bull
(2) Quincy Wright
(3) Carl Von Clausewitz
(4) Raymond Aron
17. Re-unification of Crimea with the Russian federation occurred in the year :
(1) 2014
(2) 2013
(3) 2012
(4) 2011
18. Code name of the Indo-French Naval exercise, which was held in 2002 at the coast of Goa was one of the following :
(1) Varun-II
(2) Indra-II
(3) Hope-II
(4) Vijay-II
19. Which one of the following is not associated with India-China regional economic integration processes and regional institutional arrangements ?
(1) BRICS Bank
(2) AIIB
(3) BCIM
(4) PV
20. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : In a war of revolutionary character, Guerrilla operations are a necessary part.
Reason (R) : Guerrilla warfare is in fact a form of warfare of non-conventional nature and not a return to anarchy.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
21. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : China intended to keep away India as member of East Asian Summit (EAS). But India became a member, though it does not belong to East Asia.
Reason (R) : The ASEAN and Japan strongly supported India’s case to be a member of the EAS.
Codes :
(1) (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
22. Arrange the following international financial institutions according to their year of establishment in ascending order and use the code given below :
(a) Group of Ten.
(b) Bank of International Settlement.
(c) Asian Development Bank.
(d) Nordic Investment Bank
Codes :
(1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(2) (c), (d), (b), (a)
(3) (d), (c), (a), (b)
(4) (b), (a), (c), (d)
23. Which one of the following tactics relates to the Arab-Israel War of 1967 ?
(1) Steam Roller Tactics
(2) Shock & Awe Tactics
(3) Blitzkrig
(4) Web Defence
24. Match the following militant organisations in India given in List – I with their respective states given in List – II and use the codes given below :
25. Henderson Books Report is related to which one of the following ?
(1) India-China war of 1962
(2) Arab-Israel war of 1967
(3) Kargil war of 1999
(4) India-Pakistan war of 1965
26. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : During the cold war period, the prevailing western conception of ‘National Security’ gradually shifted to ‘International Security’.
Reason (R) : As cold war evolved towards the super power détente of 1970s, the prevailing terminology was increasingly that of ‘International Security’.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
27. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : A strong logistics system can provide support for fighting and winning the modern war.
Reason (R) : Pushing ahead with logistics modernization will innovate the modes of support, augment war reserves and meticulously organize supply and support.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) (A) is correct, but (R) is not always correct.
(3) (A) is always correct, but (R) is not correct.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
28. Which one of the following is the oldest para-military force in India ?
(1) Border Security Force
(2) Indo Tibetan Border Police
(3) Assam Rifles
(4) Central Reserve Police Force
29. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Generally, Russia sees the USA as being largely focused on maintaining its global dominance as it is being challenged by others. At the same time, Americans are becoming more and more aware of their need to tackle domestic problems.
Reason (R) : This situation creates a major dilemma for the US policy-makers, coupled with the demand of major paradigm shift in a poly-centric word order.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
30. Who is Dolkun Isa ?
(1) A Pakistan based activist branded a terrorist by India.
(2) A German based Uyghur activist declared a terrorist by China.
(3) A South Korean based activist declared a terrorist by North Korea.
(4) A Sudanese based activist declared a terrorist by USA.
31. The main theme of the International Fleet Review 2016 held at Vishakapatnam (India) in Feb., 2016 was which one of the following ?
(1) United through Oceans.
(2) United to Fight Environment Pollution on Seas.
(3) United to Fight Sea Piracy.
(4) United to protect exclusive economic zone of a country.
32. ‘South Asia Growth Quadrangle’ comprises :
(1) India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh.
(2) India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan.
(3) India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan.
(4) India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.
33. As formulated by the Chinese Supreme leader Xi Jinping, “the new model of great power relations” does not support which one of the following ?
(1) Free trade areas in the Asia-Pacific region.
(2) Creation of Silk Road Fund.
(3) Chinese Assertiveness in International Affairs.
(4) Partial Ban on New Silk Road Projects.
34. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : The traditional mentality that land outweighs sea must be abandoned, and substantial primacy has to be attached to managing the seas and oceans and protecting maritime interests and rights.
Reason (R) : It is necessary for India to develop a modern maritime military force structure commensurate with its National Security and development interests, and participate in international maritime co-operation, so as to provide strategic support for building itself into a maritime power.
Codes :
(1) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(2) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
35. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : The concept of military hotline implies direct communication between the Director Generals of military operations of two states.
Reason (R) : Military operations are a form of confidence building measures that helps to reduce tensions between two states.
Codes :
(1) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(3) (A) is correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
36. The tiny pacific country of Marshal Islands has sued nine countries for which one of the reasons ?
(1) Not fulfilling obligations to curb nuclear race.
(2) Not fulfilling obligations to curb terrorism.
(3) Not fulfilling obligations to curb sea-piracy.
(4) Not fulfilling obligations to curb religions extremism.
37. The concept of confidence building measures (CBMs) germinated in which one of the following ?
(1) Helsinki Declaration
(2) First meeting of Brund tland Commission
(3) First meeting of Canberra commission
(4) Lahore Declaration
38. Arrange the following events in their ascending chronological order and use the code given below :
I. India’s declaration of its naval doctrine
II. Signing of Agreement between ONGC-Videsh Ltd (OVL) and Vietnam Oil & Gas group (Petro Vietnam) for joint oil drilling in the Phu Kauh Basin in South China Sea.
III. First ASEAN plus Eight Defence Ministers Meeting.
IV. First Raisina Dialogue in Delhi.
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) II, III, IV, I
(3) I, III, II, IV
(4) III, IV, I, II
39. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : In West Asia, Russia doesn’t have permanent allies, like Israel for the United States.
Reason (R) : All Russian alignments are situational and conditional, serving primarily Russia’s regional interests or its larger world order goals.
Codes :
(1) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(2) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is a partial explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
40. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Maintaining credible nuclear and conventional capabilities is essential, not only for deterring Pakistani and Chinese military misadventures but also for improving India’s overall bargaining position in border settlement talks with both Pakistan and China.
Reason (R) : It will raise India’s strategic vision and attitude to create a situational strategic parity vis-à-vis Pakistan and China in due course of time in a terrorist prone environment.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are not correct in the contemporary scenario or in the years to come.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
41. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : India has individual liberty, political pluralism, and the institutional framework to take advantage of globalization.
Reason (R) : In spite of the concentrated outsourced services and R & D facilities in India, China has become the hub of manufacturing due to its industrial strength, infrastructure and vast pool of skilled labour.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
42. Which of the following aircraft is the air to air refueller of the Indian Air Force ?
(1) C-17 Globemaster
(2) Ilyushin – 76
(3) Ilyushin – 78
(4) C-130 J Hercules
43. Which one of the following is India’s first indigenously developed nuclear powered submarine ?
(1) INS Vikrant
(2) INS Trikhand
(3) INS Arihant
(4) INS Sindhurakshak
44. Which one of the following Labs of DRDO has developed Anti-thermal, anti laser smoke grenade ?
(1) LASTEC
(2) R & DE(E)
(3) DRDE
(4) HEMRL
45. In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India ?
(1) Chemical Industries
(2) Food Processing
(3) Agriculture
(4) Telecommunication including service sector
46. Who among the following opined that “Economics is the Science of Wealth ?
(1) J.K. Mehta
(2) Raghuram
(3) Adam Smith
(4) Marshall
47. Which one of the following relates to the capability oriented approach to development, which seeks to expand the range of things that people can do ?
(1) Human Security
(2) Equal Security
(3) Human Development Index
(4) Sustainable Development
48. Which one of the following Indian Companies is not involved in joint venture hydroelectric projects with Bhutan ?
(1) National Hydro-electric Power Corporation (NHPC)
(2) Satlaj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN)
(3) Tehri Hydro-electric Development Corporation (THDC)
(4) UP State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC)
49. Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :
Assertion (A) : Cyberspace has become a new pillar of economic and social development, and a new domain of national security.
Reason (R) : As international strategic competition in cyberspace has been turning increasingly fiercer, quite a few countries are developing their cyber-space warfare capabilities, including India.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
50. Among the following in the ascending chronological order and use the code given below :
I. First US-India strategic & Commercial Dialogue.
II. India’s Recognition of Israel.
III. India’s Recognition of the State of Palestine.
IV. Third India – Africa Forum Summit.
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) II, III, IV, I
(3) III, IV, I, II
(4) IV, I, II, III
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