In this post you will find 60 MCQ questions of Political Science.
| Subject | History and Political Science |
| Standard | 9th Standard |
| State name | Maharashtra State Board textbook |
| Website Name | schoolanswer.in |
Chapter 1. Post World War Political Developments
1. The First World War was fought between 1914 and _____.
a) 1916
b) 1918
c) 1920
d) 1930
Answer:
b
2. The League of Nations was formed to:
a) Promote trade
b) Avoid war
c) Increase colonization
d) Strengthen empires
Answer:
b
3. The Cold War began after:
a) World War I
b) World War II
c) The Great Depression
d) The formation of NATO
Answer:
b
4. The term “bipolar world” during the Cold War referred to:
a) Two world wars
b) Two rival superpowers
c) Two continents
d) Two political ideologies
Answer:
b
5. The United Nations was established in:
a) 1919
b) 1945
c) 1950
d) 1960
Answer:
b
2. India’s Foreign Policy
6. India’s foreign policy is based on the principles of:
a) Non-alignment
b) Economic dependency
c) Regional dominance
d) Military alliances
Answer:
a
7. The term “Look East Policy” was associated with which Indian Prime Minister?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Indira Gandhi
d) P. V. Narasimha Rao
Answer:
d
8. The main focus of India’s foreign policy during the early years was:
a) Economic growth
b) Peace and security
c) Space exploration
d) Military alliances
Answer:
b
9. The Civil Nuclear Agreement was signed between India and:
a) Russia
b) America
c) France
d) Germany
Answer:
b
10. The Non-Aligned Movement was aimed at:
a) Supporting colonialism
b) Rejecting military blocs
c) Promoting capitalism
d) Isolating India
Answer:
b
3. India’s Defence System
11. India’s Army is primarily responsible for:
a) Protecting coastlines
b) Guarding airspace
c) Securing land borders
d) Conducting space missions
Answer:
c
12. The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located in:
a) Delhi
b) Pune
c) Mumbai
d) Kolkata
Answer:
b
13. Which paramilitary force is responsible for coastal security?
a) Rapid Action Force
b) Border Security Force
c) Coast Guard
d) Central Reserve Police Force
Answer:
c
14. India conducted its first nuclear test in:
a) Pokhran
b) Bangalore
c) Hyderabad
d) Mumbai
Answer:
a
15. The Chief of the Air Force in India is known as:
a) General
b) Admiral
c) Air Chief Marshal
d) Commander-in-Chief
Answer:
c
4. The United Nations
16. The United Nations was established on:
a) October 24, 1945
b) November 1, 1945
c) December 10, 1945
d) January 1, 1945
Answer:
a
17. How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 10
Answer:
b
18. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
a) London
b) Geneva
c) New York
d) Paris
Answer:
c
19. The primary objective of UNICEF is to:
a) Provide financial aid
b) Promote children’s welfare
c) Prevent nuclear war
d) Foster global trade
Answer:
b
20. The Millennium Development Goals were introduced in:
a) 1990
b) 2000
c) 2010
d) 2020
Answer:
b
5. India and Other Countries
21. SAARC was established in:
a) 1985
b) 1995
c) 2000
d) 2010
Answer:
a
22. India’s closest ally during the Cold War was:
a) America
b) Russia
c) China
d) France
Answer:
b
23. The Indo-Pak Shimla Agreement was signed in:
a) 1971
b) 1972
c) 1975
d) 1980
Answer:
b
24. India shares its longest border with which country?
a) Pakistan
b) China
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
Answer:
c
25. The Civil Nuclear Agreement with the US was signed in:
a) 1998
b) 2005
c) 2008
d) 2010
Answer:
b
6. International Problems
26. The Cold War primarily occurred between:
a) Germany and America
b) The US and the Soviet Union
c) France and the Soviet Union
d) China and America
Answer:
b
27. The Kyoto Protocol is associated with:
a) Nuclear disarmament
b) Climate change
c) Trade agreements
d) Human rights
Answer:
b
28. Which treaty was formed to limit nuclear weapon proliferation?
a) NNPT
b) CTBT
c) Geneva Convention
d) Kyoto Protocol
Answer:
a
29. Globalization began to accelerate after the:
a) Cold War
b) World War II
c) Disintegration of the Soviet Union
d) Establishment of the UN
Answer:
c
30. Terrorism is defined as a threat to:
a) Military alliances
b) Human security
c) Economic policies
d) National education
Answer:
b
