The Hindu Analysis – Practice Questions

Date – 6 November 2020

Q1. Consider the following statements with regard to the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB)–
1. Its establishment was proposed by the Republic of Korea.

2. It provides training programs for election officials of member nations and provides support during a
country’s election cycle to boost election management capacity.
3. India is looking to become a member of the association soon.
Which of the statement/s is/are correct?
a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: b

Q2. The joint military exercise between India and Nepal is known as –
a. Mitra Shakti
b. Hand in Hand
c. Surya Kiran

d. Nomadic Elephant
Ans: c
Q3. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
India’s Military Exercises Country

1. Shakti & Varuna France

2. Indra Russia
3. Ajeya Warrior & Konkan UK
Options:
a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Q4. The Kartarpur Corridor has been built across which river?
a. Sutlej
b. Jhelum
c. Ravi

d. Chenab
Ans: c
Q5. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) deals with –
a. Conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation

b. Promotion of human rights, freedom of the press, and fair elections

c. Arms control and disarmament
d. All the above
Ans: d

Q6. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of [UPSC 2017]
(a) Privileges
(b) Restraints
(c) Competition

(d) Ideology
Ans: a

Mains Practice Questions

1. Following the abrogation of Article 370 and reorganization of the Indian State of Jammu and
Kashmir (J&K), a China-Pakistan tandem has emerged to internationalize the issue. In this context,
analyze the challenges for India. (250 words; 15 marks)
2. While stopping terror, authorities should build on values of pluralism and secularism. Discuss in the
context of recent terror attacks in Europe. (250 words; 15 marks)