National Interest

Q. Which among the following is not correct about the term “National interest”?

1. National interest implies the means through which the independence and sovereignty of our country can be safeguarded.
2. National interest includes the steps taken towards decreasing our national power.
3. National interest also includes efforts to achieve economic development.
4. National interest is nurtured when decisions are taken for the country’s good.

Q. Which of the following can be considered as the national interests for a country like the United States of America?

1. Democracy
2. Protection of Indian citizens
3. Human rights
4. Protection of US citizens

Q. What are the important components of national interest with reference to the creation of foreign policy?

1. Local elections
2. Strong economy
3. Regional education
4. Defence

Q. India imports oil from which of the following countries?

1. China
2. South Korea
3. Iraq and Saudi Arabia
4. Sri Lanka

Q. Why did the OAPEC (Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries) vote to embargo oil exports to the United States beginning in October 1973?

1. The United States had supported Israel in the Yom Kippur War earlier that month
2. Beginning that summer, the U.S. State Dept. had decreased the number of visas allotted to Arab nations.
3. American oil companies had been flooding the world market with cheap Alaskan oil.
4. The U.S. banned American tourists from visiting the Holy Land due to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
5. The U.S. refused to negotiate with the North Vietnamese. a close ally of the Arab states.