CBSE Class 12 Political Science Alternative Centres of Power MCQs

Question : Consider the following statement about ASEANNand choose the incorrect one/s.
(i) ASEAN Community comprises of three pillars, namely, the ASEAN Military Community, theASEAN Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.
(ii) The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), which was established in 1994, is the organisation that carries out coordination of security and foreign policy.
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Answer : A

Question : Indo- Russian relations strengthened after the signing of Treaty of Peace and Friendship in:
(A) 1951
(B) 1961
(C) 1971
(D) 1981
Answer : C

Question : India and China were the great powers in Asia before the advent of:
(A) Western imperialism
(B) Eastern imperialism
(C) Southern explorers
(D) Northern wanderer
Answer : A

Question : European Union is a major alternate political and economic power centre in the unipolar world led by US. Consider the following statements about origin of EU. Which of the following is/are not correct?
(i) European integration after 1947 was aided by the Cold War.
(ii) Under the Marshall Plan, the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) was established in 1948 to channel aid to the east European states.
(iii) The Council of Europe was established in 1948, which was another step forward in political cooperation.
(iv) All of the above
(A) (i) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only
(C) (i) and (iii) only (D) All of the above
Answer : D

Question : The Council of Europe was established in:
(A) 1949
(B) 1959
(C) 1969
(D) 1979
Answer : A

Question : Which two members of Europe hold the permanent seats on the UN Security Council?
(A) Sweden, France
(B) Germany, Italy
(C) Lithuania, Netherlands
(D) Britain and France
Answer : D

Question : What is the currency of European Union?
(A) Pound
(B) Dollar
(C) Euro
(D) Ruble
Answer : C

Question : Consider the following statements comparing US and European Union and choose the correct one/s.
(i) The EU is the world’s biggest economy with a GDP slightly larger than that of the United States.
(ii) EU’s share of world trade is three times larger that of United States.
(iii) Militarily, the EU’s combined armed forces are the largest in the world with US in the second position.
(iv) All of the above K
(A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only
(C) (i) and (iii) only (D) None of these
Answer : D

Question : Relationship between India and Russia are rooted in mutual:
(A) suspense
(B) cooperation
(C) hatred
(D) competition
Answer : B

Question : When OEEC was established?
(A) 1947
(B) 1949
(C) 1948
(D) 1950
Answer : C

Question : Which declaration was signed with AESAN came into existence?
(A) Singapore Treaty
(B) Bangkok Declaration
(C) AESAN Declaration
(D) Warsaw Pact
Answer : B

Question : Which one of the following statements related to the Indo- China war (1962) is correct?
(A) China could not cross the line of control.
(B) The Soviet Union remained neutral during the conflict.
(C) The Soviet Union helped China against India.
(D) The Chinese forces did not withdraw their troops back to earlier position.
Answer : B

Question : China and India were involved in a border conflict in:
(A) 1962
(B) 1972
(C) 1982
(D) 1992
Answer : A

Question : Where and when was BRIC founded?
(A) 2005, Russia
(B) 2006, Russia
(C) 2006, India
(D) 2007, Russia
Answer : B

Question : India and Israel established full diplomatic relations in ..................... .
(A) 1990
(B) 1993
(C) 1998
(D) 1992
Answer : D

Question : When did Jawahar Lal Nehru visit Russia?
(A) June 1960
(B) July 1955
(C) August 1955
(D) May 1950
Answer : B

Question : SAARC is a major regional initiative by the :
(A) South Asian states
(B) American states
(C) Economic organisation
(D) Military organisation
Answer : A

Question : What were the areas of dispute between India and China in 1962 conflict?
(A) Jammu and Kashmir
(B) Western Kashmir
(C) West Bengal
(D) Arunachal Pradesh and in the Aksai Chin region of Ladakh
Answer : D

Question : What was “Marshall Plan”?
(A) to revive European economy
(B) to provide Europe with military assistance
(C) to unite Europe and US
(D) all of the above
Answer : A

Question : Where was the SAARC established?
(A) Delhi
(B) Kathmandu
(C) Lahore
(D) Dhaka
Answer : D

Question : Why BRIC turned into BRICS?
(A) South Africa was included later
(B) Somalia was included later
(C) “S” stands for South Asian Alliance
(D) None of the above
Answer : A

Question : Since 1962, until when the relations of both the countries (India and China) downgraded?
(A) 1976
(B) 1988
(C) 1990
(D) 2021
Answer : A

Question : During which Five Year Plan, Soviet Union helped India in setting up industries?
(A) Second
(B) Fifth
(C) First
(D) None of the above
Answer : A

Question : Rajiv Gandhi’s visit to China in took place inDecember:
(A) 1966
(B) 1977
(C) 1988
(D) 1999
Answer : C

Question : The key to growing India -Israel ties are:
(A) defence
(B) religion
(C) trade
(D) politics
Answer : A

Question : Which of the following is one of the founding members of SAARC?
(A) Bangladesh
(B) Japan
(C) Russia
(D) US
Answer : A

Question : Which one of the following is not the member of SAARC?
(A) Afghanistan
(B) Bangladesh
(C) US
(D) Bhutan
Answer : C

Question : When did China takeover Tibet?
(A) 1951
(B) 1950
(C) 1949
(D) 1956
Answer : B

Question : What is the contribution of India in the growth of trade since 1999?
(A) 50%
(B) 20%
(C) 10%
(D) 30%
Answer : D

ASSERTION AND REASON BASED MCQs

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice as:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Question : Assertion: With some of the fastest growing economies in the world, ASEAN broadened its objectives beyond the economic and social spheres.
Reason: In 2003, ASEAN moved along the path of the EU by agreeing to establish an ASEAN Community comprising three pillars, namely, the ASEAN Security Community, the ASEAN Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio- Cultural Community.
Answer : A

Question : Assertion: China had considerable influence and control on the periphery of its borders based on its unique tributary system.
Reason: At different times in China’s long history of dynastic rule, Mongolia, Korea, parts of Indo- China, and Tibet accepted China’s authority.
Answer : A

Question : Assertion: The ASEAN security community was based on the conviction that outstanding territorial disputes should not escalate into armed confrontation.
Reason: By 2003, ASEAN had several agreements in place by which member states promised to uphold peace, neutrality, cooperation, non-interference, and respect for national differences and sovereign rights.
Answer : B

Question : Assertion: OEEC became a forum where the western European states began to cooperate on trade and economic issues.
Reason: The US also created a new collective security structure under NATO.
Answer : B

Question : Assertion: ASEAN’s economy is larger than that of the EU and the US.
Reason: ASEAN was and still remains principally an economic association.
Answer : D

Question : Assertion: The EU has started to act more as a dictator state.
Reason: It also has some form of a common foreign and security policy in its dealings with other nations.
Answer : D

Question : Assertion: The conflict of 1962, in which India suffered military reverses, had long-term implications for India–China relations. K
Reason: After India regained its independence from Britain, and China expelled the foreign powers, there was hope that both would come together to shape the future of the developing world and of Asia particularly.
Answer : B

Question : Assertion: AESAN was develop to pose a military and economic threat to EU.
Reason: The objectives of ASEAN were primarily to accelerate economic growth and through that ‘economic and cultural development’.
Answer : C

Question : Assertion: China’s policy became more friendly and ideological towards India after 1962.
Reason: Since 1962, India and China’s relations deteriorated beyond expectations.
Answer : D

Case based MCQ Chapter 4 Alternative Centres of Power Political Science

I. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow:

ASEAN was established in 1967 by five countries of this region — Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand — by signing the Bangkok Declaration. The objectives of ASEAN were primarily to accelerate economic growth and through that ‘social progress and cultural development’. A secondary objective was to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. Over the years, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar (Burma) and Cambodia joined ASEAN taking its strength to ten. With some of the fastest growing economies in the world, ASEAN broadened its objectives beyond the economic and social spheres. In 2003, ASEAN moved along the path of the EU by agreeing to establish an ASEAN Community comprising three pillars, namely, the ASEAN Security Community the ASEAN Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community. The ASEAN Regiona Forum (ARF), which was established in 1994, is the organisation that carries out coordination of security and foreign policy.

Question : In 1967, when AESAN was established, which countries were its members?
(A) Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei
(B) Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand
(C) Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Vietnam
(D) Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines\
Answer : A

Question : What was the objective of ASEAN?
(A) To achieve political and military stability
(B) To achieve economic development and flexibility in trade
(C) To accelerate economic growth and through that ‘social progress and cultural development’.
(D) None of the above
Answer : C

Question : When did ASEAN start moving along the path of EU?
(A) in 2004
(B) in 2003
(C) in 2007
(D) in 2000
Answer : B

Question : When the ARF was established?
(A) 1990
(B) 1991
(C) 1995
(D) 1994
Answer : D

II. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow: 

Under the Marshall Plan, the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) was established in 1948 to channel aid to the west European states. It became a forum where the western European states began to cooperate on trade and economic issues. The Council of Europe, established in 1949, was another step forward in political cooperation. The process of economic integration of European capitalist countries proceeded step by step (see Time-line of European Integration) leading to the formation of the European Economic Community in 1957. This process acquired a political dimension with the of the Soviet bloc put Europe on a fast track and resulted in the establishment of the European Union in 1992. The foundation was thus laid for a common foreign and security policy, cooperation on justice and home affairs, and the creation of a single currency. The European Union has evolved over time from an economic union to an increasingly political one. The EU has started to act more as a nation state. While the attempts to have a Constitution for the EU have failed, it has its own flag, anthem, founding date, and currency. The EU has economic, political and diplomatic, and military influence. The EU is the world’s second biggest economy with a GDP of more than $17 trillion in 2016, next to that of the United States of America. Its currency, the euro, can pose a threat to the dominance of the US dollar. Its share of world trade is much larger than that of the United States allowing it to be more assertive in trade disputes with the US and China. Its economic power gives it influence over its closest neighbours as well as in Asia and Africa.

Question : The OEEC was established in:
(A) 1949
(B) 1947
(C) 1948
(D) 1946
Answer : C

Question : After OEEC, what was another step forward to achieve political cooperation in Europe?
(A) Marshall plan
(B) The Council of Europe
(C) Formation of EU
(D) All the above
Answer : B

Question : When was European Union formed?
(A) 1992
(B) 1990
(C) 1991
(D) 1993
Answer : A

Question : What was the GDP of European Union in 2016?
(A) $17.5 trillion
(B) $18 trillion
(C) $17.3 trillion
(D) $17 trillion
Answer : D

III. Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:

Question : Which organization walks on a tight rope in the above picture?
(A) AESAN
(B) SAARC
(C) UN
(D) NATO
Answer : A

Question : Why is it difficult to maintain balance in the contemporary world?
(A) Amid the ego and clashes between the powerful nation it becomes difficult to maintain balance.
(B) Amid the cooperation among the nation it becomes difficult to maintain balance.
(C) Because weaker nations don’t know how to deal with international issue.
(D) Because of the increasing economic differences it becomes difficult to maintain balance.
Answer : A

Question : Write any one challenge this organization is facing?
(A) less and weaker members
(B) too many members that it cannot accommodate
(C) lack of a custodian that can keep the association going
(D) none of the above
Answer : C

Question : Name the countries that are causing instability to the above organization and why?
(A) India and Pakistan, as both are the enemy nations
(B) China and USA, both the countries are not enjoying good relations with each other
(C) France and China, as they don’t want to see the members of this organization become powerful
(D) Sri Lanka and India, as both are having rivalry to succeed as the leader of Asia
Answer : B

IV. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow:

India became the first nonsocialist bloc country to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Nehru visited China in October 1954. While, the India-China border conflict in 1962 was a serious setback to ties, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s landmark visit in 1988 began a phase of improvement in bilateral relations. In 1993, the signing of an Agreement on the Maintenance of Peace and Tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the India-China Border Areas during Prime Minister Narasimha Rao’s visit reflected the growing stability and substance in bilateral ties. Cumulative outcomes of the recent high level visits have been transformational for our ties. During Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s visit in 2003, India and China signed a Declaration on Principles for Relations and Comprehensive Cooperation and also mutually decided to appoint Special Representatives (SRs) to explore the framework of a boundary settlement from the political perspective. During the April 2005 visit of Premier WenJiabao, the two sides established a Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, while the signing of an agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles, signalled thesuccessful conclusion of the first phase of SR Talks.

Question : When did India and China establish their diplomatic relations?
(A) 1944
(B) 1948
(C) 1950
(D) 1952
Answer : C

Question : Whose visit in 1988 began a phase of improvement in bilateral relations?
(A) PM Rajiv Gandhi
(B) PM Narsimha Rao
(C) PM Nehru
(D) PM Atal Bihari Vajpeyi
Answer : A

Question : When did India and China sign a Declaration on Principles for Relations and Comprehensive Cooperation?
(A) 2002
(B) 2000
(C) 1999
(D) 2003
Answer : D

Question : Who visited India in 2005 for the first phase of SR Talks?
(A) Premier Wen Jiabao
(B) Premier Li Keqiang
(C) Both the above
(D) None of the above
Answer : A