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71International RelationsMedium

When Russia troops entered Afghanistan?

A28th December 1979

B27th December 1979

C29th December 1979

D26th December 1979

Correct answer

C. 29th December 1979

Explanation

The correct answer is 29th December 1979.

72International RelationsMedium

How does the ‘justice versus order debate impinge on nationalism?

AGreat powers carve out spheres of influence antithetical to the freedom of nation states

BNationalist demands and disputes often lead to conflict and injustice

CBalance of power politics conflict with self-determination

DAll of the above

Correct answer

D. All of the above

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the above.

73International RelationsMedium

The only important “non-member” of the United Nations is:

AIraq

BTaiwan

CVietnam

DCuba

Correct answer

B. Taiwan

Explanation

The correct answer is Taiwan.

74International RelationsMedium

When India stopped supply of water to Pakistan from every canal flowing from India to Pakistan for first time after creation of Pakistan.

AApril 1st, 1948

BApril 1st, 1947

CApril 26th, 1948

DApril 1st, 1949

Correct answer

A. April 1st, 1948

Explanation

The correct answer is April 1st, 1948.

75International RelationsMedium

In which year Ayub Khan supported China’s Membership of the UN?

A1966

B1961

C1960

D1962

Correct answer

D. 1962

Explanation

The correct answer is 1962.

76International RelationsMedium

The ‘second cold war’:

AFollowed the elections of Ronald Reagan

BFollowed the elections of Ronald Reagan and described a confrontational period in the late 1980’s

COccurred in the 1970’s

DDescribed a confrontational period in the late 1980’s

Correct answer

B. Followed the elections of Ronald Reagan and described a confrontational period in the late 1980’s

Explanation

The correct answer is Followed the elections of Ronald Reagan and described a confrontational period in the late 1980’s.

77International RelationsMedium

The last (only) Emperor of the Central African Empire was?

AIdi Amin Dada

BIdris

CNtare V

DBokassa

Correct answer

D. Bokassa

Explanation

The correct answer is Bokassa.

78International RelationsMedium

On what date was the Commonwealth of Australia established?

A14 January 1901

B1 January 1901

C21 January 1901

D15 January 1901

Correct answer

B. 1 January 1901

Explanation

The correct answer is 1 January 1901.

79International RelationsMedium

Which of the following states is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

AChina

BFrance

CRussia

DGermany

Correct answer

D. Germany

Explanation

The correct answer is Germany.

80International RelationsMedium

When the well-known Rann of Kutch arbitration took place?

A1947

B1960

C1965

D1958

Correct answer

C. 1965

Explanation

The correct answer is 1965.

How does the ‘justice versus order debate impinge on nationalism?

AGreat powers carve out spheres of influence antithetical to the freedom of nation states

BNationalist demands and disputes often lead to conflict and injustice

CBalance of power politics conflict with self-determination

DAll of the above

Correct answer

D. All of the above

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the above.

The ‘second cold war’:

AFollowed the elections of Ronald Reagan

BFollowed the elections of Ronald Reagan and described a confrontational period in the late 1980’s

COccurred in the 1970’s

DDescribed a confrontational period in the late 1980’s

Correct answer

B. Followed the elections of Ronald Reagan and described a confrontational period in the late 1980’s

Explanation

The correct answer is Followed the elections of Ronald Reagan and described a confrontational period in the late 1980’s.