Q 100. Geographical Region-Country Matching (International Relations)

Q100. Consider the following pairs:

Region – Country

1. Mallorca: Italy

2. Normandy: Spain

3. Sardinia: France

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All the three
d) None
Answer: d
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Statement 1: Mallorca: Spain

  • Mallorca is one of the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain.
  • It is located in the Mediterranean Sea. 
Statement 2: Normandy: France
  • Normandy is a region located in the northern part of France.
  • It is known for its historical significance, particularly during World War II.
Statement 3: Sardinia: Italy
  • Sardinia is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea and is part of Italy.
  • It is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily.

Click to Read Full Explanation and All the Options Explained

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The 'Arab Peace Initiative' Mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues. 2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements: 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA. Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN?

a) 1, 2, 4 and 5
b) 3, 4, 5 and 6
c) 1, 3, 4 and 5
d) 2, 3, 4 and 6
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?

a) Iran
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Oman
d) Kuwait
Answer: a
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. China 4. Myanmar 5. Thailand. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 5
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of

a) ASEAN
b) BRICS
c) OECD
d) WTO
Answer: b
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements: 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. 2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following countries: 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America. Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic Council'?

a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 4 and 5
d) 1, 3 and 5
Answer: d
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements: 1. At present, China’s GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries. 2. China’s population is more than the combined population of any two other countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following statements: 1. The Commonwealth has no charter, treaty or constitution. 2. All the territories/countries once under the British empire (jurisdiction/rule/mandate) automatically joined the Commonwealth as its members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following countries: 1. Switzerland 2. Malta 3. Bulgaria Which of the above are members of European Union?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following countries: 1. Brunei Darussalam 2. East Timor 3. Laos Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

In the latter half of the year 2008, which one of the following countries pulled out of Commonwealth of Independent States?

a) Azerbaijan
b) Belarus
c) Georgia
d) Kazakhstan
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7. Which one among the following was not one of them?

a) Canada
b) Italy
c) Japan
d) Russia
Answer: d
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following statements: 1. North Atlantic Co-operation Council (NACC) is the name of the new organization which has replaced the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 2. The United States of America and the United Kingdom became the members of the NATO when it was formed in the year 1949. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which one of the following pairs of countries joined the European Union in January 2007?

a) Bulgaria and Romania
b) Bulgaria and Belgium
c) Romania and Slovenia
d) Hungary and Croatia
Answer: a
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following statements: 1. China has the observer's status at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. 2. India has the observer's status at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Where are the headquarters of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) located?

a) Dubai
b) Jeddah
c) Islamabad
d) Ankara
Answer: b
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which one of the following is not a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

a) Russia
b) Kazakhstan
c) Ukraine
d) Uzbekistan
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which one of the following countries is not a member of the Nordic Council?

a) Norway
b) Denmark
c) Iceland
d) United Kingdom
Answer: d
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which one of the following countries is not a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

a) Armenia
b) Belarus
c) Estonia
d) Georgia
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which one of the following countries is not a member of ASEAN?

a) Vietnam
b) Brunei Darussalam
c) Bangladesh
d) Myanmar
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which one of the following is not an ASEAN member?

a) Cambodia
b) Laos
c) China
d) Philippines
Answer: b
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

More than 40 Heads of States/Governments were invited by Vladimir Putin in May, 2003 to

a) Discuss the issues related to the rehabilitation of Iraq
b) Celebrate the tricentenary of the city of St Petersburg
c) Convene a meeting of European and CIS countries to discuss the issue of missile shield for European and CIS countries
d) Develop the strategies for containing global terrorism
Answer: b
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which one of the following statements is correct?

a) Fast Timor was a British colony for four centuries
b) The European colonial rulers handed over East Timor to Indonesia in 1975
c) The United Nations took over East Timor in 1999 to prepare it for independence
d) East Timor finally declared its independence in December 2001
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Which one of the countries labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the given map was granted membership of G-15 in its VII Summit at Kuala Lumpur?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: d
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

Consider the following statements about the European Union: 1. The European Union was known earlier as the European Community 2. The Single European Act (1986) and the Maastricht Treaty were milestones in its formation 3. Citizens of European Union countries enjoy dual citizenship 4. Switzerland is a member of the European Union. Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 2 and 4
b) 1 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

The meeting of G-15 countries held in Malaysia in 1997 was attended by

a) 14 member countries
b) 15 member countries
c) 17 member countries
d) 16 member countries
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

MERCOSUR consists of group of countries of

a) Africa
b) Asia
c) Latin-America
d) South East Asia
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

The emerging trading blocs in the world, such as NAFTA, ASEAN and the like, are expected to:

a) act as constrictions in free trade across the world
b) promote free trade on the lines laid down by the WTO
c) permit transfer of technology between member countries
d) promote trade in agricultural commodities between countries of the North and South
Answer: b
Practice This Question in Exam Mode

Q . BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

G-7 refers to a group of

a) Less-developed countries within the UNCTAD
b) Developed countries within the World Bank
c) Developed countries within the IMF
d) Less-developed countries within the UN
Answer: c
Practice This Question in Exam Mode