Daily Quiz-125

Geo politics

Ravneet Kaur

TNS

Chandigarh, Updated At : 05:32 PM Jun 11, 2025 IST

1. Which of the following best describes the constitutional structure of Taiwan?

A. One-party state with a symbolic legislature

B. Semi-presidential democracy with separation of powers

C. Constitutional monarchy with limited legislative powers

D. Federal republic with bicameral parliament

2. The “First Island Chain”, a term used in military geopolitics, includes which of the following locations?

A. Maldives, Sri Lanka and Seychelles

B. Taiwan, Philippines and Japan

C. Hainan, Paracels and Spratlys

D. Okinawa, Marshall Islands, and Guam

3. Which of these countries does NOT have official diplomatic relations with Taiwan?

A. Tuvalu

B. Belize

C. Guatemala

D. Australia

4. Which Taiwanese political party is more likely to support stronger identification as distinct from China?

A. Kuomintang (KMT)

B. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)

C. Chinese Nationalist Party

D. New Party

5. The 2023 Chinese white paper on Taiwan reiterated that:

A. Peaceful reunification is the only option

B. China is open to negotiating Taiwan’s UN seat

C. Military force remains an option if peaceful means fail

D. The PRC recognizes dual sovereignty with Taiwan

Answers Quiz- 124 (June10)

1. B. Taiwan Strait

Explanation: The Taiwan Strait separates Taiwan from mainland China and is a crucial military and trade route. It has been the site of multiple military standoffs and naval exercises.

2. C. Provide Taiwan with defensive arms and maintain the capacity to resist force

Explanation: The Act does not guarantee U.S. military intervention but mandates support for Taiwan’s self-defense capability.

3. C. Strong opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo

Explanation: The U.S. emphasizes stability in the Taiwan Strait and opposes any unilateral moves by China or Taiwan to alter the current equilibrium.

4. C. The US keeps its position deliberately unclear to deter both China and Taiwan from provoking conflict

Explanation: Strategic ambiguity aims to deter Beijing from invading and Taiwan from declaring independence.

5. C. Direct universal suffrage

Explanation: Since 1996, Taiwan’s president has been elected directly by the people in nationwide elections.

Daily Quiz-125

Ravneet Kaur

TNS

Answers Quiz- 124 (June10)

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