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
Which country initiated the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” strategy?
a) China
b) Japan
c) India
d) Russia
Which major military alliance plays a key role in Indo-Pacific security?
a) NATO
b) QUAD
c) OPEC
d) EU
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
Which country is NOT part of the QUAD alliance?
a) USA
b) India
c) Australia
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
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
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
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
Which international organization plays a central role in regional security in the Indo-Pacific?
a) NATO
b) ASEAN
c) OPEC
d) SAARC
Which country has the largest naval presence in the Indo-Pacific?
a) India
b) China
c) USA
d) Japan
Which waterway is crucial for energy shipments in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Panama Canal
b) Suez Canal
c) Malacca Strait
d) Bering 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
The “String of Pearls” strategy is associated with:
a) China
b) India
c) USA
d) Japan
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
The Indo-Pacific region is home to how much of the world’s population?
a) 25%
b) 40%
c) 60%
d) 80%
Which country is increasing its presence in the South China Sea?
a) India
b) Japan
c) China
d) USA
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
Which regional group includes Japan, Australia, and India for security cooperation?
a) ASEAN
b) QUAD
c) BRICS
d) OPEC
Which country has the largest naval fleet in the Indo-Pacific?
a) Japan
b) China
c) USA
d) South Korea
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
Which country has disputes over Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific region?
a) Japan
b) USA
c) China
d) India
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
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
Which country is NOT a part of AUKUS?
a) USA
b) UK
c) Australia
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
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
Which major power is strengthening its naval bases in the Indo-Pacific?
a) France
b) Russia
c) China
d) Germany
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
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