world political, socio economic panorama & issues (international) MCQ section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which country leads in the production of hydroelectric power in the world?

a) China

b) Canada

c) Brazil

d) USA

Question : 2

Which of the following statements regarding gender parity report of World Economic Forum (WEF) are correct?

1. India has slipped to 114th rank in the overall gender parity
2. India has fared better in health sub-index compared to last report in 2006.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Question : 3

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Hatf IX (Nasr) of Pakistan?

1. It is a Surface-to-Surface missile
2. It has a maximum range of 500 km

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Question : 4

“5/20 rule” is associated with which industry?

a) Aviation

b) Coal

c) Telecom

d) Steel

Question : 5

Which among the following is part of EU-Africa refugee action plan?

1. Future development cooperation to focus on projects which will reduce migratory pressures;
2. Opportunities for legal migration to be “promoted”;
3. Increased cooperation on combating illegal immigration and people trafficking.

a) 1, 3 only

b) 1,2 only

c) 2, 3 only

d) All of the above

Question : 6

Consider the following statements.

1. Myanmar government has signed a peace accord with eight of the 20 ethnic armed minorities groups of Kayin and Chin groups to end decades of civil war.
2. The ceremony was held by President Thein Sein in Naypyidaw amidst eight international witnesses including India, China, Japan, Thailand, Canada, Australia, the UN and European Union (EU).
3. The Indian delegation was represented by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval along with PM’s special envoy for northeast R N Ravi and former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga.

a) 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) None of these