MCQs on Non-Aligned Movement – Indian Geography
Q1. In which year was the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) officially founded?
a) 1955
b) 1961
c) 1965
d) 1970
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Correct Answer: b) 1961
Explanation: NAM was officially founded in 1961.
Q2. Which of the following leaders was NOT one of the founding figures of NAM?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Josip Broz Tito
c) Gamal Abdel Nasser
d) Nelson Mandela
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Correct Answer: d) Nelson Mandela
Explanation: The founding figures of NAM were Jawaharlal Nehru, Josip Broz Tito, and Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Q3. Which conference is considered the most immediate antecedent to the creation of NAM?
a) Bandung Conference
b) Belgrade Conference
c) Havana Conference
d) Cairo Conference
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Correct Answer: a) Bandung Conference
Explanation: The Bandung Conference held in Indonesia in 1955 is considered the most immediate antecedent to the creation of NAM.
Q4. How many member states does NAM have currently?
a) 100
b) 120
c) 150
d) 180
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Correct Answer: b) 120
Explanation: NAM currently has 120 member states.
Q5. Which of the following principles is NOT one of the Bandung Principles?
a) Respect for fundamental human rights
b) Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations
c) Military alliances with major powers
d) Promotion of world peace and cooperation
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Correct Answer: c) Military alliances with major powers
Explanation: The Bandung Principles include respect for fundamental human rights, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, and promotion of world peace and cooperation.
Q6. Which country hosted the first NAM Summit Conference in 1961?
a) India
b) Egypt
c) Indonesia
d) Yugoslavia
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Correct Answer: d) Yugoslavia
Explanation: The first NAM Summit Conference took place in Belgrade, Yugoslavia in 1961.
Q7. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of NAM?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) South Africa
d) Australia
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Correct Answer: d) Australia
Explanation: Australia is not a member of NAM.
Q8. How many observer countries does NAM have?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 17
d) 20
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Correct Answer: c) 17
Q9. Which of the following organizations is NOT an observer organization in NAM?
a) United Nations
b) African Union
c) European Union
d) Arab League
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Correct Answer: c) European Union
Explanation: The European Union is not an observer organization in NAM.
Q10. Which Indian Prime Minister played a significant role in the inception of NAM?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Correct Answer: a) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru played a significant role in the inception of NAM.
Q11. Which of the following is NOT a key objective of NAM?
a) Decolonization
b) Disarmament
c) Opposition to racism
d) Formation of military alliances
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Correct Answer: d) Formation of military alliances
Explanation: Formation of military alliances is not a key objective of NAM.
Q12. Which country chaired the NAM Summit in 2012?
a) India
b) Iran
c) Venezuela
d) Cuba
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Correct Answer: b) Iran
Explanation: Iran chaired the NAM Summit in 2012.
Q13. Which of the following countries is NOT a founding member of NAM?
a) India
b) Egypt
c) Yugoslavia
d) China
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Correct Answer: d) China
Explanation: China is not a founding member of NAM.
Q14. In which year did the Bandung Conference take place?
a) 1950
b) 1955
c) 1960
d) 1965
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Correct Answer: b) 1955
Explanation: The Bandung Conference took place in 1955.
Q15. Which of the following is a key principle of NAM?
a) Non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries
b) Promotion of military alliances
c) Support for colonialism
d) Opposition to disarmament
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Correct Answer: a) Non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries
Explanation: Non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries is a key principle of NAM.
Q16. Which country hosted the NAM Summit in 2006?
a) India
b) Cuba
c) South Africa
d) Malaysia
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Correct Answer: b) Cuba
Explanation: Cuba hosted the NAM Summit in 2006.
Q17. Which of the following is NOT a goal of NAM?
a) Promotion of world peace
b) Economic cooperation among member states
c) Support for colonialism
d) Opposition to racism
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Correct Answer: c) Support for colonialism
Explanation: Support for colonialism is not a goal of NAM.
Q18. In which city was the NAM founded?
a) Belgrade
b) Bandung
c) Havana
d) New Delhi
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Correct Answer: a) Belgrade
Explanation: NAM was founded in Belgrade.
Q19. Which of the following countries is NOT an observer country in NAM?
a) Argentina
b) Mexico
c) Japan
d) Turkey
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Correct Answer: c) Japan
Explanation: Japan is not an observer country in NAM.
Q20. Which of the following international organizations is NAM a member of?
a) United Nations
b) European Union
c) NATO
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) United Nations
Explanation: NAM is a member of the United Nations.