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VisionIAS - Online Self Test
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Questions for practice
1)

Which of the following does not surround Iran?

(a)Caspian Sea

(b)The Persian Gulf

(c)The Gulf of Oman

(d)None of the Above

2)

Consider the following statements concerning Saudi Arabia and Iran relations:

  1. Saudi Arabia’s de-escalation with Iran is part of a larger foreign policy focus on supporting its socio-economic development plan, known as Vision 2030.
  2. While struggling with isolation and sanctions, a deal with Saudi Arabia, under China’s mediation, could open economic lifelines for Iran. 

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2 

(d)Neither 1 nor 2.

3)

Consider the following statements with regard to West Asia:

1. West Asia is a land bridge that links three continents, Asia, Africa, and Europe. 

2. West Asia landmass meets three seas – the Mediterranean, Red, and Arabian Seas. 

3. The two most important waterways of the world, viz. the straits of Bosphorus and Dardanelles, are located here.

How many of the statements given above are incorrect?

(a)Only Two statements are incorrect

(b)Only One statement is incorrect

(c)All Three statements are incorrect

(d)None of the above

4)

Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea? (UPSC 2015)

(a)Syria

(b)Jordan

(c)Lebanon

(d)Israel

5)

Consider the following statement with respect to the I2U2 initiative-

1. The I2U2 is referred to as the ‘West Asian QUAD’.

2.  I2U2 was first mentioned in October 2021.

3. India is also a part of this group.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)Only one

(b)Only two

(c)Only three

(d)None of the above

6)

Consider the following statements

1. The Dead Sea is a landlocked salt lake located between Jordan and Israel.
2. It is the lowest point on the land of the Europe continent.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(a)Only 1

(b)Only 2

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

7)

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the "Octopus Doctrine"

  1. Israel has carried out covert operations inside Iran targeting its nuclear and missile programmes. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett 
    termed such operations as the “Octopus doctrine”
  2. The Octopus Doctrine states to hit the octopus at  its head, not just at its tentacles.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a)1 Only

(b)2 Only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)None of the Above

8)

Consider these pairs in the context of International relations 

           Places                     Areas/ Regions     

  1. Golan Heights         Egypt
  2. Sinai Peninsula       Syria
  3. West Bank               Palestine
  4. Haifa Region            Israel

How many of the above pair(s) is/are correct?          

(a)Only one

(b)Only two

(c)Only three

(d)All the four

9)

Consider the following statements concerning Saudi Arabia and Iran relations:

  1. Iraq was invaded by the US in 2003, and US-Arab allies supported the American invasion.

  2. The Syrian Civil War has overturned the  Assad regime in Damascus.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

10)

What is significance of West Asian region for India? (150 words/10 marks)

11)

Diversity is the root cause of conflicts in West Asia. Critically examine. (150 words/10 marks)

12)

The I2U2 partnership will provide a thrust for Indian interests in West Asia. Critically analyse (150 words/10 marks)



Answers
1) d
2) c
3) d
4) b
5) c
6) a
7) c
8) b
9) a