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131International RelationsMedium

Which country is involved in water sharing conflicts with India?

ANepal

BPakistan

CBangladesh

Dall of these

Correct answer

D. all of these

Explanation

The correct answer is all of these.

132International RelationsMedium

There are how many provinces of Afghanistan?

A32 provinces

B30 provinces

C36 provinces

D34 provinces

Correct answer

D. 34 provinces

Explanation

The correct answer is 34 provinces.

133International RelationsMedium

The world Economic Forum is an independent organization committed to improve the state of the world. It is based in:

AGeneva

BMontreal

CBern

DParis

Correct answer

A. Geneva

Explanation

The correct answer is Geneva.

134International RelationsMedium

World-traveling is a post-colonial methodology associated with which group?

AAcademics who had been to more than twenty countries

BAfrican, mate scholars who were educated in the United States

CIndian scholars who had spent years abroad studying the cultures of those in other countries

DFeminist scholars with Latin American backgrounds

Correct answer

D. Feminist scholars with Latin American backgrounds

Explanation

The correct answer is Feminist scholars with Latin American backgrounds.

135International RelationsMedium

In 1957 the European Economic Community was established by the:

ABretton Wood Agreement

BMarshall Plan’

CTreaty of London

DTreaty of Rome

Correct answer

D. Treaty of Rome

Explanation

The correct answer is Treaty of Rome.

136International RelationsMedium

George W. Bush’s foreign policy:

ALed to a controversial war in Iraq whose reasons and effects are still being highly debated

BAll of the options given are correct

CArgued that old methods of dealing with contemporary challenges were obsolete and ineffective

DChanged direction sharply after 9/11

Correct answer

B. All of the options given are correct

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the options given are correct.

137International RelationsMedium

Under ‘Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, what will USA provide Pakistan?

AS 5 billion annually

BS 1.5 billion annually

CEconomic help for generation of electricity

DF-16

Correct answer

B. S 1.5 billion annually

Explanation

The correct answer is S 1.5 billion annually.

138International RelationsMedium

1959 “Antarctic Treaty System” set aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, establishes freedom of scientific investigation and bans military activity on the continent; comes into force in.

A1962

B1961

C1963

D1960

Correct answer

B. 1961

Explanation

The correct answer is 1961.

139International RelationsMedium

Which phenomenon is indicated by the policy Apartheid (apartness)?

ARacial segregation

BReligious segregation

CCultural segregation

DEthnic segregation

Correct answer

A. Racial segregation

Explanation

The correct answer is Racial segregation.

140International RelationsMedium

Why are developing states ‘handicapped’ diplomatically?

ABecause they have relatively underdeveloped diplomatic machinery and a restricted range of policy instruments

BBecause they prefer to handle domestic matters first

CBecause they don’t have the resources to maintain diplomats

DBecause their education systems are les advanced

Correct answer

A. Because they have relatively underdeveloped diplomatic machinery and a restricted range of policy instruments

Explanation

The correct answer is Because they have relatively underdeveloped diplomatic machinery and a restricted range of policy instruments.

World-traveling is a post-colonial methodology associated with which group?

AAcademics who had been to more than twenty countries

BAfrican, mate scholars who were educated in the United States

CIndian scholars who had spent years abroad studying the cultures of those in other countries

DFeminist scholars with Latin American backgrounds

Correct answer

D. Feminist scholars with Latin American backgrounds

Explanation

The correct answer is Feminist scholars with Latin American backgrounds.

George W. Bush’s foreign policy:

ALed to a controversial war in Iraq whose reasons and effects are still being highly debated

BAll of the options given are correct

CArgued that old methods of dealing with contemporary challenges were obsolete and ineffective

DChanged direction sharply after 9/11

Correct answer

B. All of the options given are correct

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the options given are correct.

Why are developing states ‘handicapped’ diplomatically?

ABecause they have relatively underdeveloped diplomatic machinery and a restricted range of policy instruments

BBecause they prefer to handle domestic matters first

CBecause they don’t have the resources to maintain diplomats

DBecause their education systems are les advanced

Correct answer

A. Because they have relatively underdeveloped diplomatic machinery and a restricted range of policy instruments

Explanation

The correct answer is Because they have relatively underdeveloped diplomatic machinery and a restricted range of policy instruments.