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Indo-Pacific Strategy & Regional Security MCQs with Answers

The Indo-Pacific strategy primarily focuses on:
a) Economic and military cooperation
b) Space exploration
c) Climate change policies
d) Arctic defense strategies

Answer
a) Economic and military cooperation

Which country initiated the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” strategy?
a) China
b) Japan
c) India
d) Russia

Answer
b) Japan

Which major military alliance plays a key role in Indo-Pacific security?
a) NATO
b) QUAD
c) OPEC
d) EU

Answer
b) QUAD

The Indo-Pacific region is strategically significant due to:
a) Its vast deserts
b) The presence of major shipping routes
c) Its lack of natural resources
d) Its isolation from global trade

Answer
b) The presence of major shipping routes

Which country is NOT part of the QUAD alliance?
a) USA
b) India
c) Australia
d) Russia

Answer
d) Russia

The Malacca Strait is important in Indo-Pacific security because:
a) It is the world’s busiest trade route
b) It has the largest naval base
c) It is the source of global oil reserves
d) It is the world’s biggest fishing ground

Answer
a) It is the world’s busiest trade route

Which initiative aims to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
a) AUKUS
b) Build Back Better World (B3W)
c) BRICS
d) ASEAN+3

Answer
b) Build Back Better World (B3W)

Which of the following is NOT a security challenge in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Maritime disputes
b) Cyber warfare
c) Space colonization
d) Military build-up

Answer
c) Space colonization

What is AUKUS?
a) A security pact between Australia, UK, and the US
b) A trade agreement in Southeast Asia
c) A diplomatic alliance between China and Russia
d) A new economic bloc in the Indo-Pacific

Answer
a) A security pact between Australia, UK, and the US

Which international organization plays a central role in regional security in the Indo-Pacific?
a) NATO
b) ASEAN
c) OPEC
d) SAARC

Answer
b) ASEAN

Which country has the largest naval presence in the Indo-Pacific?
a) India
b) China
c) USA
d) Japan

Answer
c) USA

Which waterway is crucial for energy shipments in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Panama Canal
b) Suez Canal
c) Malacca Strait
d) Bering Strait

Answer
c) Malacca Strait

What does “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework” focus on?
a) Military alliances
b) Economic resilience and trade partnerships
c) Space exploration
d) Climate adaptation strategies

Answer
b) Economic resilience and trade partnerships

The “String of Pearls” strategy is associated with:
a) China
b) India
c) USA
d) Japan

Answer
a) China

Which military base is a key US asset in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Diego Garcia
b) Guantanamo Bay
c) Pearl Harbor
d) Ramstein Air Base

Answer
a) Diego Garcia

The Indo-Pacific region is home to how much of the world’s population?
a) 25%
b) 40%
c) 60%
d) 80%

Answer
c) 60%

Which country is increasing its presence in the South China Sea?
a) India
b) Japan
c) China
d) USA

Answer
c) China

What is India’s main strategic initiative in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Look East Policy
b) Silk Road Initiative
c) Indo-Pacific Outlook
d) Act East Policy

Answer
d) Act East Policy

Which regional group includes Japan, Australia, and India for security cooperation?
a) ASEAN
b) QUAD
c) BRICS
d) OPEC

Answer
b) QUAD

Which country has the largest naval fleet in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Japan
b) China
c) USA
d) South Korea

Answer
c) USA

Which treaty restricts military activities in Antarctica but is relevant to Indo-Pacific security?
a) Antarctic Treaty
b) SEATO Agreement
c) UN Law of the Sea
d) Geneva Conventions

Answer
a) Antarctic Treaty

Which country has disputes over Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific region?
a) Japan
b) USA
c) China
d) India

Answer
c) China

The Indo-Pacific region is important for global trade because it contains:
a) Over 50% of global GDP
b) The highest number of military alliances
c) The most extensive road networks
d) The largest oil reserves in the world

Answer
a) Over 50% of global GDP

Which major shipping lane is most contested in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Strait of Hormuz
b) South China Sea
c) Gibraltar Strait
d) Bering Strait

Answer
b) South China Sea

Which country is NOT a part of AUKUS?
a) USA
b) UK
c) Australia
d) India

Answer
d) India

What does ASEAN stand for?
a) Asia-Europe Security Agreement Network
b) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
c) Allied Strategic Economic Network
d) Asian Security and Energy Alliance

Answer
b) Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Which strategy is being used to counterbalance China’s rise in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Silk Road Initiative
b) Indo-Pacific Strategy
c) One-China Policy
d) Global Green Initiative

Answer
b) Indo-Pacific Strategy

Which major power is strengthening its naval bases in the Indo-Pacific?
a) France
b) Russia
c) China
d) Germany

Answer
c) China

Which of the following is NOT an Indo-Pacific maritime dispute?
a) Taiwan Strait tensions
b) South China Sea conflicts
c) Arctic territorial disputes
d) Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands dispute

Answer
c) Arctic territorial disputes

What is the primary concern of the Indo-Pacific strategy?
a) Global space competition
b) Securing trade routes and regional stability
c) Expanding NATO into Asia
d) Strengthening European alliances

Answer
b) Securing trade routes and regional stability

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