The question asks to identify the specific coalition formed by India, Japan, Germany, and Brazil, which advocates for reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and seeks permanent seats. This requires knowledge of international groupings and their primary objectives.
Correct Option: A) The G4 nations (Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan) are indeed the coalition formed with the explicit purpose of advocating for reform of the United Nations Security Council and seeking permanent membership for themselves.
The question asks for a key argument India uses to advocate for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, in addition to its large population, economic power, and peacekeeping contributions. We need to identify the correct characterization of India that strengthens its claim.
B) Largest democracy. India is widely recognized as the world's largest democracy, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion people. This status underscores its commitment to democratic values, human rights, and rule of law, which are fundamental principles of the United Nations. Being the largest democracy adds significant moral and political weight to India's claim for a permanent seat, as it represents a vast segment of the global population living under a democratic system.
The question asks to identify the remaining member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) from the given options, in addition to the ones already listed (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka).
Correct Option: C) The Maldives and Afghanistan. These two countries, along with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, complete the list of eight member states of SAARC.
The question asks to identify the specific foreign policy approach of India that prioritizes engagement and cooperation with its immediate South Asian neighbours. This requires knowledge of India's various foreign policy doctrines and their geographical focus.
Correct Option: B) 'Neighbourhood First' policy. This policy, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, explicitly prioritizes strengthening relations with India's immediate neighbours in South Asia through enhanced cooperation and engagement.
The question asks for the rebranded and intensified version of India's 'Look East Policy' towards South-East Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. This requires knowledge of India's foreign policy evolution.
D) 'Act East' Policy is the correct answer. This policy is the successor and intensified version of the 'Look East Policy', reflecting a more proactive and comprehensive engagement with the Southeast Asian and wider Asia-Pacific region.
The question asks about the specific status of India that made the India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement a landmark development. This agreement allowed India to access civilian nuclear technology despite its unique position in the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. We need to identify which of the given options accurately describes India's status at the time that made the agreement significant.
Correct Option: A) That had not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
This option correctly identifies India's status as a non-signatory to the NPT, which was the primary reason why the civil nuclear agreement was a landmark development, as it created an exception to the global nuclear non-proliferation regime for India.