Q.1 Which of the following countries is India's largest trading partner in terms of total trade volume?
United States
China
Russia
United Arab Emirates
Explanation - China is India's largest trading partner in terms of total trade volume, including imports and exports, though the trade balance is heavily in China's favor.
Correct answer is: China
Q.2 The Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between India and the United States in 2005 primarily focuses on:
Cultural exchange programs
Military and strategic cooperation
Visa facilitation
Climate change initiatives
Explanation - The 2005 India-US Strategic Partnership Agreement emphasized enhanced military, strategic, and technological cooperation between the two nations.
Correct answer is: Military and strategic cooperation
Q.3 The 'Chabahar Port' project is a trilateral initiative between India, Iran, and which other country?
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Turkmenistan
Explanation - The Chabahar Port project involves India, Iran, and Afghanistan, aiming to facilitate trade and bypass Pakistan for landlocked Afghanistan.
Correct answer is: Afghanistan
Q.4 Which country did India sign the ‘Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)’ with to promote defense cooperation?
France
United States
Russia
Japan
Explanation - The DTTI was signed between India and the United States to facilitate co-development and co-production of defense equipment and technologies.
Correct answer is: United States
Q.5 India and Japan signed a bilateral agreement for which high-speed rail project?
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train
Delhi-Kolkata High-Speed Rail
Chennai-Bangalore Express
Hyderabad-Mumbai Express
Explanation - The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project, also known as the Bullet Train project, is a key India-Japan collaboration in infrastructure and technology.
Correct answer is: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train
Q.6 The India-Russia annual bilateral summit is known as:
Indo-Russian Forum
India-Russia Annual Summit
India-Russia Annual Summit of Presidents
India-Russia Annual Summit of Heads of State
Explanation - India and Russia hold annual summits to discuss bilateral relations, economic, defense, and strategic issues under the India-Russia Annual Summit framework.
Correct answer is: India-Russia Annual Summit
Q.7 Which country is part of the 'Quad' grouping along with India, USA, and Japan?
South Korea
Australia
Canada
Indonesia
Explanation - The Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) includes India, the USA, Japan, and Australia, focusing on security and strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Correct answer is: Australia
Q.8 Which bilateral agreement allowed India to import uranium from Kazakhstan?
Civil Nuclear Agreement
Strategic Partnership Agreement
Trade Facilitation Treaty
Energy Cooperation Agreement
Explanation - India and Kazakhstan signed agreements under India's civil nuclear program to import uranium to fuel Indian nuclear reactors.
Correct answer is: Civil Nuclear Agreement
Q.9 Which Indian Prime Minister initiated the 'Look East Policy', enhancing relations with ASEAN countries?
Rajiv Gandhi
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Manmohan Singh
P. V. Narasimha Rao
Explanation - The 'Look East Policy' was initiated by P. V. Narasimha Rao in the early 1990s to strengthen India’s economic and strategic relations with Southeast Asia.
Correct answer is: P. V. Narasimha Rao
Q.10 The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) was signed to:
Resolve maritime disputes
Exchange enclaves and settle border disputes
Promote joint industrial zones
Facilitate cultural exchanges
Explanation - The LBA was signed to exchange enclaves and settle longstanding border disputes between India and Bangladesh, improving bilateral relations.
Correct answer is: Exchange enclaves and settle border disputes
Q.11 Which of the following countries is India’s top defense equipment supplier?
France
Israel
Russia
United States
Explanation - Russia has historically been the largest defense equipment supplier to India, covering a wide range of aircraft, missiles, and naval systems.
Correct answer is: Russia
Q.12 The Malabar naval exercises are primarily conducted between India and which of the following countries?
Japan, USA, Australia
Russia and China
UK and France
South Korea and Japan
Explanation - The Malabar naval exercises are multilateral exercises involving India, the USA, Japan, and occasionally Australia, focusing on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
Correct answer is: Japan, USA, Australia
Q.13 Which of these countries signed a Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with India in 2008?
France
United States
Russia
Japan
Explanation - The US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement in 2008 enabled India to engage in civilian nuclear trade with the United States despite not being a signatory of the NPT.
Correct answer is: United States
Q.14 The India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) was signed in which year?
1998
2000
2003
2005
Explanation - The ISFTA was signed in 2003 to promote bilateral trade by reducing tariffs and providing better market access for goods and services.
Correct answer is: 2003
Q.15 India and Israel share a strong bilateral relationship primarily in:
Textile exports
Defense and agriculture technology
Tourism
Education
Explanation - India-Israel relations are strong in defense, intelligence, and agricultural technology collaborations, including irrigation and cybersecurity.
Correct answer is: Defense and agriculture technology
Q.16 Which country did India join for the 'International Solar Alliance' initiative?
France
Germany
USA
Japan
Explanation - The International Solar Alliance was launched by India and France to promote solar energy usage and cooperation among solar-rich countries.
Correct answer is: France
Q.17 The India-Vietnam bilateral relations are strengthened primarily through cooperation in:
Textile trade
Defense and maritime security
Space technology
Tourism
Explanation - India and Vietnam cooperate closely in defense, maritime security, and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
Correct answer is: Defense and maritime security
Q.18 Which agreement underpins the India-France defense cooperation for the Rafale aircraft deal?
DTTI
Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA)
LBA
ISFTA
Explanation - The Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and France facilitated the purchase of Rafale aircraft, marking a major bilateral defense deal.
Correct answer is: Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA)
Q.19 The India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership focuses on:
Education only
Trade, defense, and technology
Tourism only
Agriculture exports only
Explanation - India and Malaysia's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covers trade, defense cooperation, technological collaboration, and people-to-people ties.
Correct answer is: Trade, defense, and technology
Q.20 India and Nepal share a treaty signed in 1950 primarily concerning:
Military alliance
Trade and transit rights
Cultural exchanges
Joint space missions
Explanation - The 1950 India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement, trade, and residence between the two countries.
Correct answer is: Trade and transit rights
Q.21 The India-UK bilateral relations are historically known as:
Special Strategic Partnership
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Partnership for Peace
Enhanced Defense Cooperation
Explanation - India and the UK have a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership focusing on trade, investment, security, education, and culture.
Correct answer is: Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Q.22 India’s defense cooperation with France includes the joint development of:
Aircraft carriers
Fighter jets and submarines
Satellites
Missile defense systems only
Explanation - India and France collaborate on advanced fighter jets like Rafale and naval systems including submarines.
Correct answer is: Fighter jets and submarines
Q.23 India and Bhutan signed a Friendship Treaty in 2007 to replace the original treaty of:
1949
1950
1965
1971
Explanation - The 2007 Friendship Treaty revised the 1949 treaty, giving Bhutan greater sovereignty while maintaining close cooperation with India.
Correct answer is: 1950
Q.24 India and South Korea collaborate bilaterally mainly in:
Defense technology
IT and electronics, trade, and cultural exchanges
Agriculture exports
Maritime security
Explanation - India and South Korea focus on IT, electronics, trade, and cultural exchanges, with growing economic partnerships.
Correct answer is: IT and electronics, trade, and cultural exchanges
Q.25 The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aims to:
Facilitate tourism only
Promote bilateral trade and investment
Provide defense collaboration
Regulate aviation routes
Explanation - The CEPA between India and UAE aims to increase trade, investment, and economic collaboration between the two nations.
Correct answer is: Promote bilateral trade and investment