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UPSC CSE 2026 International Relations Previous Year Questions

6 questions with answers and explanations. Practice these interactively

Question 1

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?

1. Belarus

2. Poland

3. Germany

4. Switzerland

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. (a) 1, 2 and 4
  2. (b) 1 and 4 only
  3. (c) 2 and 3
  4. (d) 2 and 4 only

Answer: (c)

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Question 2

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (BIMSTEC centre):
A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory
B. BIMSTEC Energy centre
C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate
D. BIMSTEC Technology transfer facility

List II (Location):
1. NOIDA
2. Bengaluru
3. Colombo
4. Thimphu

  1. (a) A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4
  2. (b) A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4
  3. (c) A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3
  4. (d) A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3

Answer: (c)

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Question 3

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (UN Peacekeeping Operations):
A. UNMIL
B. MINURCAT
C. MINUSTAH
D. UNMISET

List II (Period of operation):
1. 2007 - 2010
2. 2002 - 2005
3. 2003 - 2018
4. 2004 - 2017

  1. (a) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  2. (b) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  3. (c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  4. (d) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Answer: (c)

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Question 4

Consider the following UN organisations/agencies:

1. World Food Programme

2. United Nations Children's Fund

3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

4. International Labour Organisation

How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?

  1. (a) 1
  2. (b) 2
  3. (c) 3
  4. (d) 4

Answer: (a)

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Question 5

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (Project Supported by India):
A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project
B. Restoration of Stor Palace
C. District Hospital at Dickoya
D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies

List II (Country):
1. Maldives
2. Afghanistan
3. Bhutan
4. Srilanka

  1. (a) A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
  2. (b) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
  3. (c) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
  4. (d) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

Answer: (b)

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Question 6

Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?

1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project

2. IMT Trilateral Highway

3. Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. (a) 1 and 2
  2. (b) 2 and 3
  3. (c) 1 and 3
  4. (d) 2 only

Answer: (a)

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