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(1) Code name of the Indo-French Naval exercise, which was held in 2002 at the coast of Goa was one of the following :
(1) Varun-II
(2) Indra-II
(3) Hope-II
(4) Vijay-II
Answer: Varun-II
(2) Which one of the following is not associated with India-China regional economic integration processes and regional institutional arrangements ?
(1) BRICS Bank
(2) AIIB
(3) BCIM
(4) PV
Answer: PV

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(3) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : In a war of revolutionary character, Guerrilla operations are a necessary part.

Reason (R) : Guerrilla warfare is in fact a form of warfare of non-conventional nature and not a return to anarchy.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(4) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : China intended to keep away India as member of East Asian Summit (EAS). But India became a member, though it does not belong to East Asia.

Reason (R) : The ASEAN and Japan strongly supported India’s case to be a member of the EAS.

Codes :
(1) (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer: (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(5) Which one of the following tactics relates to the Arab-Israel War of 1967 ?
(1) Steam Roller Tactics
(2) Shock & Awe Tactics
(3) Blitzkrig
(4) Web Defence
Answer: Steam Roller Tactics
(6) Henderson Books Report is related to which one of the following ?
(1) India-China war of 1962
(2) Arab-Israel war of 1967
(3) Kargil war of 1999
(4) India-Pakistan war of 1965
Answer: India-China war of 1962
(7) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : During the cold war period, the prevailing western conception of ‘National Security’ gradually shifted to ‘International Security’.

Reason (R) : As cold war evolved towards the super power détente of 1970s, the prevailing terminology was increasingly that of ‘International Security’.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
Answer: (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
(8) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : A strong logistics system can provide support for fighting and winning the modern war.

Reason (R) : Pushing ahead with logistics modernization will innovate the modes of support, augment war reserves and meticulously organize supply and support.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(2) (A) is correct, but (R) is not always correct.
(3) (A) is always correct, but (R) is not correct.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(9) Which one of the following is the oldest para-military force in India ?
(1) Border Security Force.
(2) Indo Tibetan Border Police.
(3) Assam Rifles.
(4) Central Reserve Police Force.
Answer: Assam Rifles.
(10) Who is Dolkun Isa ?
(1) A Pakistan based activist branded a terrorist by India.
(2) A German based Uyghur activist declared a terrorist by China.
(3) A South Korean based activist declared a terrorist by North Korea.
(4) A Sudanese based activist declared a terrorist by USA.
Answer: A German based Uyghur activist declared a terrorist by China.
(11) The main theme of the International Fleet Review 2016 held at Vishakapatnam (India) in Feb., 2016 was which one of the following ?
(1) United through Oceans.
(2) United to Fight Environment Pollution on Seas.
(3) United to Fight Sea Piracy.
(4) United to protect exclusive economic zone of a country.
Answer: United through Oceans.
(12) ‘South Asia Growth Quadrangle’ comprises :
(1) India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh.
(2) India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan.
(3) India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan.
(4) India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.
Answer: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.
(13) As formulated by the Chinese Supreme leader Xi Jinping, “the new model of great power relations” does not support which one of the following ?
(1) Free trade areas in the Asia-Pacific region.
(2) Creation of Silk Road Fund.
(3) Chinese Assertiveness in International Affairs.
(4) Partial Ban on New Silk Road Projects.
Answer: Partial Ban on New Silk Road Projects.
(14) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The traditional mentality that land outweighs sea must be abandoned, and substantial primacy has to be attached to managing the seas and oceans and protecting maritime interests and rights.

Reason (R) : It is necessary for India to develop a modern maritime military force structure commensurate with its National Security and development interests, and participate in international maritime co-operation, so as to provide strategic support for building itself into a maritime power.

Codes :
(1) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(2) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(15) Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The concept of military hotline implies direct communication between the Director Generals of military operations of two states.

Reason (R) : Military operations are a form of confidence building measures that helps to reduce tensions between two states.

Codes :
(1) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(3) (A) is correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
Answer: (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

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