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UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 — International Relations Questions with Answers
All 11 International Relations previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.
Practice International Relations as a timed test →- Q1.International Relations
What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs? 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee 2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- a)1, 2 and 3
- b)1 and 2 only
- c)2 and 3 only
- d)1 and 3 only
- Q2.International Relations
Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:
- a)Operation Sankalp
- b)Operation Maitri
- c)Operation Sadbhavana
- d)Operation Madad
- Q3.International Relations
Consider the following countries: 1. Italy 2. Japan 3. Nigeria 4. South Korea 5. South Africa Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?
- a)1, 2 and 4
- b)1, 3 and 5
- c)2 and 4 only
- d)3 and 5 only
- Q4.International Relations
Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in three services of Indian Defence forces? Army - Airforce - Navy 1. Brigadier - Air Commodore - Commander 2. Major General - Air Vice Marshal - Vice Admiral 3. Major - Squadron Leader - Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel - Group Captain - Captain Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- a)1 and 4
- b)1 and 3
- c)2, 3 and 4
- d)3 only
- Q5.International Relations
Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the answer using the code given below:
- a)1, 2 and 3
- b)1, 2 and 4
- c)1, 3 and 4
- d)2, 3 and 4
- Q6.International Relations
Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters"?
- a)Bhupender Yadav
- b)Nalin Mehta
- c)Shashi Tharoor
- d)Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
- Q7.International Relations
Consider the following pairs: Country - Reason for being in the news 1. Argentina - Worst economic crisis 2. Sudan - War between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces 3. Turkey - Rescinded its membership of NATO How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- a)Only one pair
- b)Only two pairs
- c)All three pairs
- d)None of the pairs
- Q8.International Relations
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipment to Europe. Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. 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 explains Statement-I
- b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
- Q9.International Relations
Consider the following statements: 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. 2. A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat. 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
- Q10.International Relations
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. 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 explains Statement-I
- b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
- Q11.International Relations
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries. Statement-II: Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves. 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 explains Statement-I
- b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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