Factors Affecting Foreign Policy

Q. Which of the following is/are the significant factors that influence the foreign policy of a country?

1. Geographical location
2. Political system
3. Economy
4. Inter-state migration

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Q. Which of the following administrative factors are involved in designing the foreign policy of a country?

1. Ministry of External Affairs
2. Foreign Secretary
3. Diplomatic officers
4. Ministry of Home Affairs

Q. Which ministry is concerned with foreign affairs in India?

1. Ministry of Defence
2. Ministry of Culture
3. Ministry of External Affairs
4. Ministry of Law and Justice

Q. ______ played a crucial role in shaping Indo-China relations during the 1990(s).

1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
2. Indira Gandhi
3. Lal Bahadur Shastri
4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Q. S1: Foreign policy is shaped by the need to establish economic relations with other countries.
S2: Countries with a strong economy do not have an independent foreign policy.
S3: Countries with a strong and big economy are generally considered as strong nations.

1. S1: True, S2: True, S3: False
2. S1: True, S2: False, S3: True
3. S1: False, S2: True, S3: False
4. S1: True, S2: True, S3: True

Q. Who among the following was the architect of the non-aligned foreign policy of India?

1. Indira Gandhi
2. Rajiv Gandhi
3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Q. Which of the following is a true statement in regard to foreign policy during the Clinton Administration?

1. Clinton labeled the Soviet Union the "evil empire" to gain the support of congressional Republicans.
2. Clinton sent more troops in peacetime around the world than any other president.
3. The United States continued a policy of isolationism.
4. Clinton distanced the United States from NATO actions.
5. Clinton's policies were, by and large, opposed by the American people.

Q. The Indian government is planning to start a new river water agreement with its neighbouring country Bangladesh. Choose why the government needs to consider the relation between West Bengal and Bangladesh before beginning the agreement?

1. The agreement with Bangladesh will affect the constituent State of West Bengal.
2. The affairs of Bangladesh will not affect West Bengal.
3. The State government of West Bengal can deny permission for the project.
4. The Indian government doesn’t have to consider the relationship between West Bengal and Bangladesh.

Q. Which of the following geographical factors in a country is/are taken into account while designing the foreign policy?

1. Air Pressure
2. Topography
3. Natural resources
4. Coastline

Q. Who among the following in India plays a minor role in deciding foreign policy?

1. President
2. Prime Minister
3. Home Minister
4. Foreign Minister

Q. Choose the correct pair.

1. Article 51
2. Pokhran
3. G-20
4. 1998
5. DPSP
6. 1999

Q. Most of the nations of the world have to maintain good relations with thecountries for a steady supply of crude oil.

1. European
2. South American
3. West Asian
4. African

Q. Treaties, international trade, defence systems and national interest are some factors that contribute to the foreign policy of a nation.

1. True
2. False

Q. Before finalising water agreements with Bangladesh, the Indian government has to consult with which state?

1. West Bengal
2. Bihar
3. Odisha
4. Assam

Q. Who among the following do not contribute to India's foreign policy?

1. Defence Minister
2. Agriculture Minister
3. Home Minister
4. Finance Minister

Q. What are the factors that influence the foreign policies of a nation?

1. Population
2. Corruption
3. Personal interests
4. Administration
5. Leadership
6. Economy
7. Political System
8. Location

Q. Of the following, which Indian Prime Minister played a crucial role in improving Indo-China relations?

1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
2. Narendra Modi
3. Lal Bahadur Shastri
4. Rajiv Gandhi