world political, socio economic panorama & issues (international) MCQ section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements about the Ninth edition of Earth Hour.

1. It was observed on 28 March 2015 across the World.
2. It is an annual global event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
3. The initiative began in 2007 in New York, U.S.A and later became a global event.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1,2 only

c) 1 only

d) All of the above

Question : 2

Consider the Statements:

1. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is now the world’s 3rd oldest living monarch.
2. She is also the second longest reigning monarch in British history.
3. She acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 3

The Operation Inherent Resolve is the military operation against ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) conducting by which country?

a) USA

b) Russia

c) Japan

d) France

Question : 4

Consider the statements regarding Maritime Silk Road (MSR):

1. The 21st century MSR project is an initiative by China to resurrect the ancient maritime Silk Road.
2. China has announced a USD 40 billion Silk Road fund which became operational in February 2015 for attracting small countries in the projects.
3. The project will prioritize construction ports and infrastructure, industrial parks in strategically significant countries in Southeast Asia, the Mideast, Africa, Europe and the Indian Ocean region.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 5

Consider the following statements about World Wetland Day (WWD):

1. Every year World Wetland Day (WWD) is observed on 2nd February.
2. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands also called as Ramsar Convention on 2nd February 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar.
3. The maximum Ramsar sites are located in Canada.
4. The largest area covered by the Ramsar sites is in U.K

a) 1, 3 and 4 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 only

d) All of the above

Question : 6

The United Nations general assembly has declared the year 2015 as ____?

a) International Year of Soils

b) International Year of Food

c) International Year of Vegetables

d) International Year of Seas