MCQs for HU-208

Q1.FP Introduction

According to the lecture, the development of nation-states and their subsequent interaction was significantly influenced by which historical event(s)?

Q2.FP Introduction

Which factors are mentioned as providing impetus to interrelationships among states, leading to the formation of 'foreign policies'?

Q3.FP Introduction

A successful foreign policy is described as enhancing a nation's:

Q4.FP Definitions

Who defined foreign policy as 'the system of activities evolved by communities for changing the behaviour of other states and for adjusting their own activities to the international environment'?

Q5.FP Determinants Categories

The lecture broadly classifies the determinants of foreign policy into how many categories?

Q6.FP General/Objective Determinants

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the four types of General and Objective Determinants of foreign policy?

Q7.FP General/Objective Determinants

Safeguarding a state's sovereignty and territorial integrity is described as:

Q8.FP General/Objective Determinants

The interdependence of states, whether big or small, rich or poor, may result in:

Q9.FP General/Objective Determinants

According to the lecture, what are the common national interests based on which foreign policy is generally made?

Q10.FP Specific/Internal Determinants

Which of these is described as a 'permanent and stable determinant' of foreign policy, influencing factors like resources, frontiers, and neighbors?

Q11.FP Specific/Internal Determinants

How does a nation's history influence its foreign policymaking, according to the lecture?

Q12.FP Specific/Internal Determinants

The lecture suggests that a larger population can contribute to a state's power because:

Q13.FP Specific/Internal Determinants

The availability of which resource is cited as significantly strengthening the international position of West Asian countries?

Q14.FP Specific/Internal Determinants

What is the implication of 'mutual interdependence of economies' for foreign policy, as stated in the lecture?

Q15.FP Specific/Internal Determinants

States with adequate national and military capacity are said to have:

Q16.FP External Factors

Which of the following is NOT listed as an external factor influencing a nation's foreign policy?

Q17.FP External Factors

International organizations like the U.N.O. and its specialized agencies (UNESCO, ILO, WHO, IMF) primarily influence foreign policy through:

Q18.FP External Factors

How is 'World Public Opinion' described as an external factor in foreign policy?

Q19.FP External Factors

The lecture suggests that if a state's policy ignores the reaction of other states, especially friendly nations or allies, it:

Q20.FP External Factors

Which of these is an example of 'Other External Factors' that can have a bearing on foreign policy?

Q21.Globalization Definition

Globalization is primarily defined in the lecture as a scenario where countries and nations become:

Q22.Globalization Definition

The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries, as part of globalization, occurs through the exchange of:

Q23.Types of Globalization

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of globalization in the lecture slides?

Q24.Economic Globalization

Economic Globalization is described as the integration of national economies into a global economic system primarily through:

Q25.Global Institutions

Global institutions like the WTO and IMF are needed to:

Q26.Global Institutions

Which organization, along with its predecessor GATT, is primarily responsible for policing the world trading system and promoting lower barriers to trade?

Q27.Global Institutions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), established in 1944, primarily aims to:

Q28.Global Institutions

The World Bank (1944) focuses its efforts on:

Q29.Global Institutions

Which of these is NOT listed as a primary function of the United Nations (1945) in the context of global institutions?

Q30.Political Globalization

Political Globalization refers to the increasing:

Q31.Cultural Globalization

Cultural Globalization is facilitated by advancements in:

Q32.Technological Globalization

Technological Globalization involves the transfer of what across borders?

Q33.Environmental Globalization

Environmental Globalization recognizes that environmental problems like climate change and biodiversity loss:

Q34.Theories of Globalization

Which theory of globalization views states as inherently acquisitive and self-serving, leading to inevitable competition for power?

Q35.Theories of Globalization

The Marxist theory of globalization is principally concerned with:

Q36.Theories of Globalization

Liberalism sees the process of globalization as a:

Q37.Theories of Globalization

According to Constructivism, globalization has arisen partly because of:

Q38.Theories of Globalization

The Theory of Eclecticism in globalization suggests that production, governance, identity, and knowledge are:

Q39.Dynamics of Culture

Which dynamic of local and global culture emphasizes that cultures are essentially different and only superficially affected by global flows?

Q40.Dynamics of Culture

Cultural Hybridization, in the context of globalization, refers to:

Q41.Dynamics of Culture

The concept of 'Cultural Convergence' stresses what aspect introduced by globalization?

Q42.Schools of Thought (Globalization)

The Hyperglobalist perspective views globalization as a new epoch characterized by:

Q43.Schools of Thought (Globalization)

Neo-liberals, when considering the 'winners' and 'losers' of globalization, generally argue that:

Q44.Schools of Thought (Globalization)

Scholars in the Skeptical perspective on globalization tend to view global capitalism as:

Q45.Schools of Thought (Globalization)

Transformationalist (Transnationalist) authors view the nature of national governments in the era of globalization as:

Q46.Advantages of Globalization

One of the primary economic advantages of globalization mentioned is:

Q47.Advantages of Globalization

How does globalization contribute to improved efficiency and productivity, according to the lecture?

Q48.Advantages of Globalization

Cultural exchange facilitated by globalization can lead to:

Q49.Disadvantages of Globalization

A significant disadvantage of globalization highlighted in the lecture is job loss and income inequality, often resulting from:

Q50.Disadvantages of Globalization

Environmental degradation is cited as a disadvantage of globalization when companies:

Q51.Disadvantages of Globalization

Cultural homogenization, as a disadvantage of globalization, refers to:

Q52.UN Overview

The United Nations was founded in what year, and where are its main headquarters located?

Q53.UN Overview

According to the lecture, the mission and work of the United Nations are guided by:

Q54.UN Overview

Which of these is NOT an issue the UN is mentioned to take action on in the 21st century?

Q55.UN Overview

The UN's Chief Administrative Officer holds which title?

Q56.UN Membership

The UN began with an original 51 members in 1945. According to the lecture, how many member states does it currently have (as of the lecture's information)?

Q57.UN Membership

Which country is mentioned as the 193rd member of the United Nations, admitted in 2011?

Q58.UN Charter

The Charter of the United Nations was signed on June 26, 1945, in which city?

Q59.UN Charter

What important judicial statute is mentioned as an integral part of the UN Charter?

Q60.UN Charter Preamble

The Preamble of the UN Charter begins with the iconic phrase:

Q61.UN Charter Preamble

One of the primary aims stated in the Preamble to the UN Charter is to:

Q62.UN Purposes (Article 1)

According to Article 1 of the UN Charter, which of the following is a key purpose of the UN?

Q63.UN Purposes (Article 1)

The UN aims to develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of:

Q64.UN Principles (Article 2)

Article 2 of the UN Charter states that the Organization is based on the principle of:

Q65.UN Principles (Article 2)

According to UN Principles, how are Members expected to settle their international disputes?

Q66.UN Principles (Article 2)

The principle of non-intervention in matters essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any state is found in Article 2, but it does not prejudice:

Q67.UN Charter Amendments

The amendment to Article 23 of the UN Charter, effective in 1965, changed the membership of the Security Council from:

Q68.UN Charter Amendments

Amended Article 27 of the UN Charter requires what for decisions of the Security Council on non-procedural matters?

Q69.UN Charter Amendments

The membership of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was increased to how many members by the amendment that came into force in September 1973?

Q70.UN Principal Organs

Which of the following is NOT one of the six principal organs of the United Nations listed in the lecture?

Q71.UN Principal Organs

The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in:

Q72.UN Main Organs (Secretariat)

The UN Secretariat is headed by the:

Q73.UN Main Organs (General Assembly)

The General Assembly of the United Nations, as per the lecture's information, is made up of how many Member States?

Q74.UN Main Organs (Security Council)

How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?

Q75.UN Main Organs (Security Council)

Which of these countries is NOT one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?

Q76.UN Main Organs (Security Council)

Non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by the General Assembly for terms of:

Q77.UN Main Organs (ECOSOC)

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has how many members, elected for three-year terms by the General Assembly?

Q78.UN Main Organs (Trusteeship Council)

The Trusteeship Council suspended its operations in November 1994 following the independence of which UN Trust Territory?

Q79.UN Main Organs (Trusteeship Council)

The membership of the Trusteeship Council is made up of:

Q80.UN Main Organs (ICJ)

How many judges serve on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), elected for nine-year terms?

Q81.UN Secretaries-General

Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving from 1946-1952?

Q82.UN Secretaries-General

According to the lecture, who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of the lecture's information, starting 2017)?

Q83.UN Specialized Agencies

Which of these is listed as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations?

Q84.UN Specialized Agencies

The acronym 'UNESCO' stands for which UN Specialized Agency?

Q85.UN Specialized Agencies

The World Bank Group (WBG) includes which of the following institutions?

Q86.UN Related Organizations

Which organization is listed as a 'UN Related Organization' and deals with atomic energy?

Q87.UN Related Organizations

The WTO, listed as a UN Related Organization, stands for:

Q88.UN SDGs

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UN are intended for which period?

Q89.UN SDGs

What is the first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 1)?

Q90.UN SDGs

SDG 13 specifically calls for urgent action to combat:

Q91.UN SDGs

Which SDG focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions?

Q92.FP Determinants Categories

The 'Specific or subjective or internal' category of foreign policy determinants includes factors such as:

Q93.Globalization Theories

The Feminist theory of globalization, as described, emphasizes the social construction of:

Q94.UN Charter Amendments

The amendment to Article 109 of the UN Charter, concerning a General Conference for reviewing the Charter, requires a vote by how many members of the Security Council (originally seven)?

Q95.FP General/Objective Determinants

The policy of safeguarding the interests of citizens inside or outside the state is referred to as:

Q96.Globalization Conclusion

The concluding remarks on globalization emphasize that policymakers and business leaders should:

Q97.UN Membership Growth

The lecture material on UN membership growth from 51 to 193 members primarily illustrates:

Q98.FP Specific/Internal Determinants

The lecture implies that a state's 'National and Military capacity' not only determines its foreign policy options but also its ability to:

Q99.Types of Globalization

The flow of goods, services, capital, and labor across borders is a defining characteristic of which type of globalization?

Q100.UN Principal Organs

Which UN organ is composed of all Member States, each having one vote, and serves as the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ?

Q101.FP Definitions

Modelski's definition of foreign policy emphasizes its role in attempting to change the behaviour of:

Q102.FP External Factors

The Palestinian problem in West Asia is cited as an example of what kind of external factor influencing foreign policy?

Q103.Globalization - Economic

The lecture describes economic globalization as a 'historical process.' What does this imply about its nature?

Q104.Globalization - Cultural Examples

Which of the following is provided as an example of cultural globalization in the lecture?

Q105.UN Charter - Chapter VII

Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which deals with 'Action with Respect to Threats to the Peace, Breaches of the Peace and Acts of Aggression,' is significant because:

Q106.UN Specialized Agencies

The International Labor Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the UN. What is its likely primary mandate based on its name?

Q107.FP Determinants - Interplay

A country with vast, untapped natural resources (internal determinant) might find its foreign policy significantly shaped by the global demand for those resources and the actions of international corporations (external factors). This illustrates:

Q108.Globalization - Skeptical View

A scholar arguing that the current level of global economic integration is not unprecedented and that nation-states retain significant power would likely align with which perspective on globalization?

Q109.UN Security Council - Voting

The 'concurring votes of the five permanent members' (veto power) in the UN Security Council applies to:

Q110.FP - National Interest

The lecture states 'There may be a difference between one state's interests with that of another state.' This highlights which aspect of national interest in foreign policy?

Q111.Globalization - Technology's Role

The lecture emphasizes that technology has 'long been recognized to enable globalization in previously unthinkable ways.' This suggests technology is primarily a(n):

Q112.UN - ECOSOC Functions

Given its name and membership structure, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) likely plays a central role in the UN system concerning:

Q113.FP - Modelski's Definition Nuance

Modelski's definition implies that foreign policy is not just about a state's external actions, but also about its internal adjustments in response to:

Q114.Globalization - Environmental Interconnectedness

The concept of 'Environmental Globalization' underscores that issues like deforestation in one region can have consequences for the global climate. This points to:

Q115.UN - Purpose of Harmonizing Actions

One of the UN's purposes is 'To be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends.' This suggests a key function of the UN is to:

Q116.FP - History as a Guide

When the lecture states that 'The experience, failures, and successes guide policymakers to deal with present problems,' it implies that history in foreign policy serves as:

Q117.Globalization - Dynamics of Culture

If a new global music genre emerges that blends elements from various local traditions with international pop music, this would be an example of:

Q118.UN - Role of Secretary-General

As the UN's Chief Administrative Officer, the Secretary-General is responsible for:

Q119.FP - Interdependence and Policy

The recognition of 'inter-dependence of States' as a general determinant suggests that foreign policy must increasingly account for:

Q120.Globalization - Advantages vs. Disadvantages

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