Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 172

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A-Category MCQs -172

1. With reference to the recent Modi–Xi meeting and India-China relations, consider the following statements:

1. India and China agreed that differences should not necessarily become disputes.
2. India considers peace and tranquillity along the border important for further development of bilateral relations.
3. Both sides discussed structural trade imbalance and market-access concerns.
4. Economic normalisation has been completely delinked from the boundary question.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Modi-Xi meeting emphasised preventing differences from becoming disputes and finding a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question. India reiterated that border peace remains essential for progress in wider relations. Trade imbalance, supply chains and predictable market access were also discussed. Statement 4 is incorrect because the boundary issue continues to constrain normalisation. Elimination clue: Whenever an option suggests that India has completely separated border security from bilateral normalisation, it is inconsistent with the source.

2. With reference to the BRICS New Delhi Declaration on the West Asia conflict, consider the following statements:

1. India helped bridge differences between Iran and the UAE.
2. The Declaration called for restraint and protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
3. It emphasised sovereignty, territorial integrity and dialogue.
4. Consensus was achieved by requiring Iran and the UAE to adopt identical national positions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. India played a consensus-building role between Iran and the UAE, allowing the New Delhi Declaration to be adopted. It expressed concern over escalation and emphasised restraint, civilian protection, sovereignty, territorial integrity and peaceful settlement. Statement 4 is incorrect. Consensus did not require identical geopolitical positions; negotiators developed language broad enough to accommodate differences. Elimination clue: Consensus does not mean uniformity. Multilateral diplomacy often succeeds by identifying common principles while allowing members to retain different national positions.