UPSC International Relations – Chapter 2: Nuclear Policy, Disarmament and Export Control Regimes (25 MCQs)
UPSC International Relations – Chapter 2: Nuclear Policy, Disarmament and Export Control Regimes (25 MCQs) – 25 questions, subject: International Relations. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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The NPT recognises as nuclear-weapon States those that had exploded a nuclear device before:
Correct Answer: A [1 January 1967]
Explanation:
Under Article IX(3) of the NPT, a nuclear-weapon State is one that manufactured and exploded a nuclear device before 1 January 1967.
India's first nuclear test, described as a peaceful nuclear explosion, was conducted in:
Correct Answer: B [1974]
Explanation:
18 May 1974.
The Cabinet Committee on Security adopted India's nuclear doctrine in:
Correct Answer: C [2003]
Explanation:
4 January 2003.
The Executive Council of India's Nuclear Command Authority is chaired by the:
Correct Answer: D [National Security Adviser]
Explanation:
In the Nuclear Command Authority the Executive Council is chaired by the National Security Adviser; the Political Council by the Prime Minister.
India became a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime in:
Correct Answer: A [2016]
Explanation:
June 2016.
The Wassenaar Arrangement controls exports of:
Correct Answer: B [conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies]
Explanation:
The Wassenaar Arrangement (1996) covers conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies; India joined it in December 2017.
The Nuclear Suppliers Group was created in response to:
Correct Answer: D [India's nuclear test of 1974]
Explanation:
India's 1974 Pokhran-I test, which used material from imported civilian technology, led nuclear suppliers to form the NSG in 1974–75.
The headquarters of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is at:
Correct Answer: A [The Hague]
Explanation:
The OPCW, which implements the Chemical Weapons Convention, has its headquarters at The Hague in the Netherlands.
Which convention has only an Implementation Support Unit and no full verification organisation?
Correct Answer: C [Biological Weapons Convention]
Explanation:
The BWC has no verification body; only a small Implementation Support Unit in Geneva assists its States Parties.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty has not yet entered into force.
2. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force in 2021.
3. India has signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]
Explanation:
The CTBT is not yet in force and the TPNW entered into force on 22 January 2021; India has not signed the CTBT.
Assertion (A): India has not joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Reason (R): India regards the NPT as discriminatory because it divides States into nuclear "haves" and "have-nots".
Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A]
Explanation:
India stays out of the NPT precisely because it sees the treaty as discriminatory, dividing States into nuclear haves and have-nots.
The IAEA approved India-specific safeguards and the NSG granted India a waiver in:
Correct Answer: C [2008]
Explanation:
The IAEA Board approved India's safeguards agreement in August 2008 and the NSG granted the waiver on 6 September 2008.
"Operation Shakti" refers to:
Correct Answer: B [the nuclear tests of May 1998]
Explanation:
Operation Shakti was the code name of the Pokhran-II nuclear tests of 11 and 13 May 1998.
Which export control regime did India join in January 2018?
Correct Answer: D [Australia Group]
Explanation:
India joined the Australia Group, which controls chemical and biological weapons materials, in January 2018.
Arrange the following in chronological order:
1. The NPT enters into force
2. The CTBT is adopted
3. The Partial Test Ban Treaty
4. The TPNW enters into force
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer: C [3-1-2-4]
Explanation:
1963, 1970, 1996, 2021.
India's three-stage nuclear power programme was conceived by:
Correct Answer: C [Homi J. Bhabha]
Explanation:
Homi J. Bhabha conceived the three-stage programme to use India's large thorium reserves, as its uranium reserves are small.
India declared its nuclear triad complete after the first deterrence patrol of:
Correct Answer: D [INS Arihant]
Explanation:
November 2018.
UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) deals with:
Correct Answer: D [preventing non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction]
Explanation:
Resolution 1540 (2004) obliges all States to prevent non-State actors from acquiring nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their delivery systems.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project is being built in cooperation with:
Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Explanation:
Kudankulam's VVER-1000 reactors are being built under India–Russia agreements with Russian technical cooperation.
India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is located at:
Correct Answer: A [Kalpakkam]
Explanation:
The 500 MWe PFBR at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, built by BHAVINI, attained first criticality on 6 April 2026.
Consider the following countries:
1. China
2. France
3. India
4. Israel
5. Pakistan
Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Explanation:
China and France are two of the five recognised nuclear-weapon States.
Which is /are the consequence/consequences of becoming a member of the 'Nuclear Supplier Group'?
1. It will have access to the latest and most effective nuclear technologies.
2. It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty of non-proliferation of Nuclear weapons (NPT)".
Which of the statements given below is/ are correct?
Correct Answer: A [1 only]
Explanation:
membership eases access to nuclear technology and trade.
In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?
Correct Answer: A [The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.]
Explanation:
the Protocol strengthens IAEA verification of civilian facilities under safeguards.
With reference to 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements:
1. It is an organisation of the European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
2. It monitors the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: B [2 and 3 only]
Explanation:
The OPCW monitors the chemical industry to prevent new weapons and assists and protects States Parties threatened by chemical weapons.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.
2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Explanation:
The Nuclear Security Summits (2010–2016) were US-launched, not UN meetings, and the IPFM is an independent expert group, not an IAEA organ.
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