Q.1 What is the primary goal of diplomacy?
To declare wars
To manage international relations peacefully
To increase military strength
To dominate other nations
Explanation - Diplomacy primarily aims to resolve conflicts and manage relations between states without resorting to violence.
Correct answer is: To manage international relations peacefully
Q.2 Which treaty is considered a milestone in modern diplomacy for establishing state sovereignty?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Westphalia
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Vienna
Explanation - The Treaty of Westphalia (1648) established the principle of state sovereignty, shaping modern international relations.
Correct answer is: Treaty of Westphalia
Q.3 Who represents a country officially in another nation?
Prime Minister
Ambassador
Military General
Governor
Explanation - Ambassadors are official representatives of one country in another, playing a key role in diplomacy.
Correct answer is: Ambassador
Q.4 What is 'track two diplomacy'?
Military negotiations
Unofficial, informal dialogue between non-state actors
Trade discussions
Intelligence sharing
Explanation - Track two diplomacy involves informal interactions by academics, NGOs, or community leaders to build understanding.
Correct answer is: Unofficial, informal dialogue between non-state actors
Q.5 Which international organization is most associated with multilateral diplomacy?
NATO
United Nations
European Union
ASEAN
Explanation - The United Nations provides a platform for multilateral diplomacy where countries collectively address global issues.
Correct answer is: United Nations
Q.6 What is the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) known for?
Defining international trade rules
Establishing diplomatic immunities and privileges
Regulating military alliances
Setting maritime boundaries
Explanation - The Vienna Convention of 1961 codifies rules of diplomatic law, including immunities for diplomats.
Correct answer is: Establishing diplomatic immunities and privileges
Q.7 Which form of diplomacy focuses on promoting culture and values abroad?
Economic diplomacy
Gunboat diplomacy
Cultural diplomacy
Military diplomacy
Explanation - Cultural diplomacy uses art, education, and cultural exchanges to build mutual understanding among nations.
Correct answer is: Cultural diplomacy
Q.8 Who is often called the 'Father of Modern Diplomacy'?
Otto von Bismarck
Niccolò Machiavelli
Harold Nicolson
Cardinal Richelieu
Explanation - Cardinal Richelieu of France is considered a key architect of modern diplomacy in the 17th century.
Correct answer is: Cardinal Richelieu
Q.9 What does 'shuttle diplomacy' mean?
Diplomacy conducted over the internet
Mediators traveling between conflicting parties to negotiate
Direct video calls between leaders
Summit meetings
Explanation - Shuttle diplomacy involves mediators moving between disputing parties who refuse to meet directly.
Correct answer is: Mediators traveling between conflicting parties to negotiate
Q.10 Which U.S. Secretary of State is famous for using shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East?
Henry Kissinger
Madeleine Albright
John Kerry
Dean Acheson
Explanation - Henry Kissinger used shuttle diplomacy to mediate peace in the Middle East during the 1970s.
Correct answer is: Henry Kissinger
Q.11 Which type of diplomacy uses threats of military force to achieve objectives?
Preventive diplomacy
Gunboat diplomacy
Cultural diplomacy
Economic diplomacy
Explanation - Gunboat diplomacy relies on the threat or use of military power to influence other states.
Correct answer is: Gunboat diplomacy
Q.12 Which is NOT a tool of diplomacy?
Negotiation
Propaganda
War
Mediation
Explanation - Diplomacy focuses on peaceful tools like negotiation and mediation, while war is a breakdown of diplomacy.
Correct answer is: War
Q.13 What does 'preventive diplomacy' aim to do?
Resolve trade disputes
Prevent escalation of conflicts
Expand military alliances
Negotiate economic aid
Explanation - Preventive diplomacy seeks to address tensions early before they escalate into violent conflict.
Correct answer is: Prevent escalation of conflicts
Q.14 Which term describes diplomacy involving multiple countries simultaneously?
Bilateral diplomacy
Multilateral diplomacy
Secret diplomacy
Proxy diplomacy
Explanation - Multilateral diplomacy involves multiple nations, often within international organizations like the UN.
Correct answer is: Multilateral diplomacy
Q.15 What is digital diplomacy also called?
Cyber warfare
E-diplomacy
Military hacking
Techno-politics
Explanation - Digital diplomacy, or e-diplomacy, uses digital platforms and the internet for diplomatic communication.
Correct answer is: E-diplomacy
Q.16 Which diplomat is considered the main negotiator during peace talks?
Ambassador
Envoy
Mediator
Chancellor
Explanation - A mediator facilitates negotiations between conflicting parties to achieve peace.
Correct answer is: Mediator
Q.17 Which nation pioneered modern professional diplomacy with permanent embassies?
France
Italy
England
Spain
Explanation - Renaissance Italy was the first to establish permanent embassies, shaping modern diplomatic practice.
Correct answer is: Italy
Q.18 Which diplomacy emphasizes economic incentives and sanctions?
Economic diplomacy
Gunboat diplomacy
Public diplomacy
Secret diplomacy
Explanation - Economic diplomacy uses trade, aid, or sanctions to influence other states’ policies.
Correct answer is: Economic diplomacy
Q.19 What is public diplomacy mainly focused on?
Secret state negotiations
Influencing foreign public opinion
Military pressure
Territorial negotiations
Explanation - Public diplomacy seeks to win hearts and minds abroad by communicating a nation's culture and policies.
Correct answer is: Influencing foreign public opinion
Q.20 Which diplomatic practice involves secrecy and confidential agreements?
Track two diplomacy
Secret diplomacy
Multilateral diplomacy
Open diplomacy
Explanation - Secret diplomacy involves confidential negotiations, often criticized for lack of transparency.
Correct answer is: Secret diplomacy
Q.21 Which U.S. President promoted 'open diplomacy' after World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Explanation - Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points emphasized transparency and open diplomacy.
Correct answer is: Woodrow Wilson
Q.22 Which diplomacy involves leaders directly meeting each other?
Summit diplomacy
Economic diplomacy
Backdoor diplomacy
Proxy diplomacy
Explanation - Summit diplomacy refers to direct meetings between heads of state or government.
Correct answer is: Summit diplomacy
Q.23 Which country hosted the Camp David Accords in 1978?
United Kingdom
United States
Egypt
Israel
Explanation - The Camp David Accords, mediated by the U.S., brought peace between Egypt and Israel.
Correct answer is: United States
Q.24 What is the main feature of quiet diplomacy?
Loud public statements
Private, discreet negotiations
Use of military threats
Economic sanctions
Explanation - Quiet diplomacy emphasizes behind-the-scenes negotiations without public attention.
Correct answer is: Private, discreet negotiations
Q.25 Which diplomatic term refers to temporarily recalling an ambassador?
Exile
Expulsion
Withdrawal
Recall
Explanation - Recalling an ambassador signals displeasure in diplomacy without cutting ties completely.
Correct answer is: Recall