CBSE Class 12 Political Science Alternative Centres of Power MCQs Set 03

Question. When OEEC was established?
(a) 1947
(b) 1949
(c) 1948
(d) 1950

Answer : C

Question. Relationship between India and Russia are rooted in mutual:
(a) suspense
(b) cooperation
(c) hatred
(d) competition

Answer : B

Question. SAARC is a major regional initiative by the :
(a) South Asian states
(b) American states
(c) Economic organisation
(d) Military organisation

Answer : A

Question. India and China were the great powers in Asia before the advent of:
(a) Western imperialism
(b) Eastern imperialism
(c) Southern explorers
(d) Northern wanderer

Answer : A

Question. What is the contribution of India in the growth of trade since 1999?
(a) 50%
(b) 20%
(c) 10%
(d) 30%

Answer : D

Question. European Union is a major alternate political and economic power centre in the unipolar world led by US. Consider the following statements about origin of EU. Which of the following is/are not correct?
(i) European integration after 1947 was aided by the Cold War.
(ii) Under the Marshall Plan, the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) was established in 1948 to channel aid to the east European states.
(iii) The Council of Europe was established in 1948, which was another step forward in political cooperation.
(iv) All of the above
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) and (iii) only
(c) (i) and (iii) only
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. India and Israel established full diplomatic relations in ………………… .
(a) 1990
(b) 1993
(c) 1998
(d) 1992

Answer : D

Question. What was “Marshall Plan”?
(a) to revive European economy
(b) to provide Europe with military assistance
(c) to unite Europe and US
(d) all of the above

Answer : A

Question. Since 1962, until when the relations of both the countries (India and China) downgraded?
(a) 1976
(b) 1988
(c) 1990
(d) 2021

Answer : A

Question. When did China takeover Tibet?
(a) 1951
(b) 1950
(c) 1949
(d) 1956

Answer : B

Question. What were the areas of dispute between India and China in 1962 conflict?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Western Kashmir
(c) West Bengal
(d) Arunachal Pradesh and in the Aksai Chin region of Ladakh

Answer : D

Question. China and India were involved in a border conflict in:
(a) 1962
(b) 1972
(c) 1982
(d) 1992

Answer : A

Question. Consider the following statement about ASEAN and choose the incorrect one/s.
(i) ASEAN Community comprises of three pillars, namely, the ASEAN Military Community, the ASEAN Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.
(ii) The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), which was established in 1994, is the organisation that carries out coordination of security and foreign policy.
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) Both (i) and (ii)
(d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

Answer : A

Question. The key to growing India -Israel ties are:
(a) defence
(b) religion
(c) trade
(d) politics

Answer : A

Question. Which one of the following is not the member of SAARC?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Bangladesh
(c) US
(d) Bhutan

Answer : C

Question. Rajiv Gandhi’s visit to China in took place in December:
(a) 1966
(b) 1977
(c) 1988
(d) 1999

Answer : C

Question. Where was the SAARC established?
(a) Delhi
(b) Kathmandu
(c) Lahore
(d) Dhaka

Answer : D

Question. Consider the following statements comparing US and European Union and choose the correct one/s.
(i) The EU is the world’s biggest economy with a GDP slightly larger than that of the United States.
(ii) EU’s share of world trade is three times larger that of United States.
(iii) Militarily, the EU’s combined armed forces are the largest in the world with US in the second position.
(iv) All of the above
(a) (i) and (ii) only
(b) (ii) and (iii) only
(c) (i) and (iii) only
(d) None of these

Answer : D

Question. Which one of the following statements related to the Indo- China war (1962) is correct?
(a) China could not cross the line of control.
(b) The Soviet Union remained neutral during the conflict.
(c) The Soviet Union helped China against India.
(d) The Chinese forces did not withdraw their troops back to earlier position.

Answer : B

Question. Indo- Russian relations strengthened after the signing of Treaty of Peace and Friendship in:
(a) 1951
(b) 1961
(c) 1971
(d) 1981

Answer : C

Question. The Council of Europe was established in:
(a) 1949
(b) 1959
(c) 1969
(d) 1979

Answer : A

Question. What is the currency of European Union?
(a) Pound
(b) Dollar
(c) Euro
(d) Ruble

Answer : C

Question. Which two members of Europe hold the permanent seats on the UN Security Council?
(a) Sweden, France
(b) Germany, Italy
(c) Lithuania, Netherlands
(d) Britain and France

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following is one of the founding members of SAARC?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Japan
(c) Russia
(d) US

Answer : A

Question. Which declaration was signed with AESAN came into existence?
(a) Singapore Treaty
(b) Bangkok Declaration
(c) AESAN Declaration
(d) Warsaw Pact

Answer : B

Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Question. Assertion: ASEAN’s economy is larger than that of the EU and the US.
Reason: ASEAN was and still remains principally an economic association.
Answer : D

Question. Assertion: OEEC became a forum where the western European states began to cooperate on trade and economic issues.
Reason: The US also created a new collective security structure under NATO.
Answer : B

Question. Assertion: China had considerable influence and control on the periphery of its borders based on its unique tributary system.
Reason: At different times in China’s long history of dynastic rule, Mongolia, Korea, parts of Indo-China, and Tibet accepted China’s authority.
Answer : A

Question. Assertion: With some of the fastest growing economies in the world, ASEAN broadened its objectives beyond the economic and social spheres.
Reason: In 2003, ASEAN moved along the path of the EU by agreeing to establish an ASEAN Community comprising three pillars, namely, the ASEAN Security Community, the ASEAN
Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio- Cultural Community.
Answer : A

Question. Assertion: The ASEAN security community was based on the conviction that outstanding territorial disputes should not escalate into armed confrontation.
Reason: By 2003, ASEAN had several agreements in place by which member states promised to uphold peace, neutrality, cooperation, non-interference, and respect for national differences and sovereign rights.
Answer : B

Question. Assertion: The conflict of 1962, in which India suffered military reverses, had long-term implications for India–China relations.
Reason: After India regained its independence from Britain, and China expelled the foreign powers, there was hope that both would come together to shape the future of the developing world and of Asia particularly.
Answer : B

Question. Assertion: AESAN was develop to pose a military and economic threat to EU.
Reason: The objectives of ASEAN were primarily to accelerate economic growth and through that ‘economic and cultural development’.
Answer : C

Question. Assertion: China’s policy became more friendly and ideological towards India after 1962.
Reason: Since 1962, India and China’s relations deteriorated beyond expectations.
Answer : D

Question. Assertion: The EU has started to act more as a dictator state.
Reason: It also has some form of a common foreign and security policy in its dealings with other nations.
Answer : D