Daily Quiz- 149

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Ravneet Kaur

TNS

Chandigarh, Updated At : 02:23 PM Jul 05, 2025 IST

Q1. In the context of India’s participation in SCO military exercises, consider the following statements:

1. India has conducted joint counter-terrorism exercises with both China and Pakistan under SCO.

2. India has refused to participate in SCO military drills due to border tensions with China.

Which of the above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. India has taken the following positions within SCO forums:

1. Opposed the inclusion of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) language in SCO declarations

2. Promoted digital inclusion and startups within SCO

3. Supported proposals to give permanent observer status to Nepal and Sri Lanka

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Which of the following Indian cities hosted the 2023 SCO Heads of State Summit?

A. Hyderabad

B. New Delhi (Virtual)

C. Gandhinagar

D. Bengaluru

Q4. The SCO provides India an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties with which of the following Central Asian countries that are also members of the INSTC?

1. Uzbekistan

2. Kazakhstan

3. Turkmenistan

4. Tajikistan

Select the correct answer using the code:

A. 1, 2 and 4 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 4 only

D. All of the above

Q5. India’s opposition to the SCO Economic Development Strategy 2030 primarily arises from:

A. It includes a clause on nuclear disarmament.

B. It proposes a single SCO currency.

C. It endorses the Belt and Road Initiative.

D. It seeks to impose trade sanctions on non-members.

Answers Quiz- 148 (July 4)

ANSWERS:

1. A. 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Dialogue partners do not have voting rights in SCO’s apex decision-making bodies.

• They can attend limited activities, especially economic and cultural initiatives, not core security functions like RATS.

• Several observer/dialogue partners (e.g., Iran) later became full members.

2. C. A principle promoting mutual trust, benefit, equality, consultation, and non-interference.

Explanation:

• “Shanghai Spirit” is the philosophical foundation of SCO emphasizing:

• Mutual trust and benefit

• Equality

• Consultation

• Respect for cultural diversity

• Non-interference in internal affairs

3. B. SCO has a permanent secretariat and regional security structure.

Explanation:

• SCO has a Secretariat (Beijing) and RATS (Tashkent).

• BRICS does not have a standing security structure or counter-terrorism mechanism.

• SCO is not limited to Asia (e.g., Russia is Eurasian).

• SCO also addresses security, not just economics.

4. C. To deepen engagement with Central Asia and counter China’s regional dominance

Explanation:

India’s motivations included:

• Access to Central Asian energy and markets

• Platform to balance Chinese influence in Eurasia

• Engaging in multilateral diplomacy amid tensions with Pakistan and China

• India does not seek a common currency, and SCO does not impose sanctions.

5. C. International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)

Explanation:

• INSTC connects India with Iran, Central Asia, Russia and beyond, enhancing India’s Eurasian connectivity – aligning well with SCO’s goals.

• Other options are domestic infrastructure schemes.

Daily Quiz- 149

Ravneet Kaur

TNS

Answers Quiz- 148 (July 4)

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