Foreign Policy ICT 202

India's foreign policy objective of 'Strategic Autonomy' primarily aims to:

• • A) Increase military alliances

• • B) Maintain independence in decision-making

• • C) Foster economic dependence

• • D) Promote regional hegemonies

India’s policy towards its neighboring countries is influenced by:

• • A) International economic treaties

• • B) Geopolitical considerations

• • C) Foreign direct investments

• • D) International judicial rulings

Parliament’s role in India’s foreign policy-making is mainly:

• • A) Oversight and debate on foreign policy issues

• • B) Implementation of treaties

• • C) Conducting foreign negotiations

• • D) Direct involvement in diplomatic missions

India’s recent foreign policy has increasingly focused on:

• • A) Strict neutrality in global conflicts

• • B) Enhancing global economic partnerships

• • C) Pursuing isolationist policies

• • D) Expanding military bases abroad

Political parties in India influence foreign policy by:

• • A) Shaping public opinion and electoral mandates

• • B) Negotiating international treaties

• • C) Directly engaging in diplomatic dialogues

• • D) Managing foreign aid programs

The concept of 'No First Use' in India’s nuclear policy means:

• • A) India will use nuclear weapons only if attacked with nuclear weapons

• • B) India will use nuclear weapons in retaliation if attacked with any weapons

• • C) India will not be the first to use nuclear weapons but will respond if attacked

• • D) India will never use nuclear weapons under any circumstances

India’s nuclear policy emphasizes which of the following as a key element?

• • A) Minimum credible deterrence

• • B) Complete nuclear disarmament

• • C) Integration with global nuclear treaties

• • C) Integration with global nuclear treaties

India’s energy security strategy includes:

• • Complete nationalization of energy resources

• • Diversification of energy sources and international energy cooperation

• Total dependence on fossil fuels

• Restriction of energy imports

Which region is a key focus of India’s energy diplomacy?

• • A) The Arctic

• • B) Central America

• • C) Sub-Saharan Africa

• • D) The Middle East

India’s maritime security strategy includes:

• • A) Exclusively focusing on inland water security

• • B) Withdrawal from international maritime agreements

• • C) Strengthening naval capabilities and securing sea lanes

• • D) Relying solely on regional naval forces