UPSC Prelims 2026 – International Relations Practice Questions with Answers
Question 1
Question:
Which of the following are part of Panchsheel, or the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence?
1. Mutual non-aggression
2. Peaceful co-existence
3. Mutual non-interference
4. Disarmament
5. Democracy promotion
6. Freedom of navigation on high seas
7. Equality and mutual benefit
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 7
Answer Explanation:
1. Panchsheel Principles
The Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence were agreed between India and China in 1954. They include:
- Mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
- Mutual non-aggression
- Mutual non-interference in internal affairs
- Equality and mutual benefit
- Peaceful co-existence
Correct statements: 1, 2, 3 and 7
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 7
Question 2
Question:
The Tianjin declaration is related to:
(a) BRICS
(b) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(d) NATO
Answer Explanation:
2. Tianjin Declaration
The Tianjin Declaration is associated with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held in Tianjin, China.
✅ Answer: (b) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Question 3
Question:
The countries bordering the Red Sea are:
1. Saudi Arabia
2. Djibouti
3. Egypt
4. Oman
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer Explanation:
3. Countries bordering the Red Sea
- Saudi Arabia
- Djibouti
- Egypt
Oman does not border the Red Sea.
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 4
Question:
The Extended Fund Facility (EFF) is a financial assistance provided by:
(a) World Bank
(b) World Trade Organisation
(c) International Monetary Fund
(d) United Nations
Answer Explanation:
4. Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
The EFF is a lending facility of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for countries facing serious medium-term balance of payments problems.
✅ Answer: (c) International Monetary Fund
Question 5
Question:
The operation ‘Eastern Sentry’ has been launched by:
(a) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(b) United Nations
(c) European Union
(d) ASEAN
Answer Explanation:
5. Operation ‘Eastern Sentry’
Operation Eastern Sentry is launched by NATO.
✅ Answer: (a) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Question 6
Question:
Which of the following countries shares a border with the South China Sea?
1. Philippines
2. Malaysia
3. Laos
4. Cambodia
5. Vietnam
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 5
Answer Explanation:
- Philippines
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
Laos and Cambodia do not directly border it.
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 5
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Question 7
Question:
With reference to the UN General Assembly resolution on Palestine, how many statements are correct?
Answer Explanation:
- Not introduced by Russia ❌
- India voted in favour ✅
- Urges collective action to end war in Gaza ✅
Correct statements: 2 and 3
✅ Answer: (b) Only two
Question 8
Question:
The Lukolela territory is located in:
(a) Zambia
(b) Democratic Republic of Congo
(c) Uganda
(d) Cameroon
Answer Explanation:
Lukolela is located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
✅ Answer: (b) Democratic Republic of Congo
Question 9
Question:
Which country witnessed widespread anti-government protests after PM resignation?
Answer Explanation:
The country was Nepal.
✅ Answer: (c) Nepal
Question 10
Question:
With reference to NATO Air Policing, which statements are correct?
Answer Explanation:
- It is a peacetime mission ✅
- Conducted under responsibility of SACEUR ✅
Correct: Both statements are correct.
✅ Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
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