MCQ 1. Consider the following statements:
1. India is the single largest trading partner of Bhutan.
2. Bhutan’s largest source of revenue is hydropower export to India.
3. The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is jointly developed by India and Nepal.
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
Explanation:
Statement 3 is wrong — Punatsangchhu-II is an India–Bhutan project, not an India–Nepal project.
Statement 3 is wrong — Punatsangchhu-II is an India–Bhutan project, not an India–Nepal project.
MCQ 2. The recent ₹4,000 crore Line of Credit extended by India to Bhutan will primarily support:
A) Cyclone-resilience projects in coastal Bhutan
B) Hydropower-related, digital, and infrastructure projects
C) LNG pipeline connectivity
D) Wildlife conservation projects
Explanation:
The Line of Credit is intended to boost Bhutan’s hydropower sector along with digital and physical infrastructure.
The Line of Credit is intended to boost Bhutan’s hydropower sector along with digital and physical infrastructure.
MCQ 3. What is the major pillar of India–Bhutan bilateral relations?
A) Defence procurement
B) Hydropower cooperation
C) Maritime security
D) Space launch services
Explanation:
Hydropower cooperation is the central pillar of India–Bhutan relations, providing revenue to Bhutan and clean power to India.
Hydropower cooperation is the central pillar of India–Bhutan relations, providing revenue to Bhutan and clean power to India.
MCQ 4. Which of the following projects were in focus during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Bhutan?
1. Punatsangchhu-II
2. Mangdechhu
3. Gelephu Mindfulness City
Select the correct answer:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Punatsangchhu-II, Mangdechhu, and the Gelephu Mindfulness City were all key focus areas during the visit.
Punatsangchhu-II, Mangdechhu, and the Gelephu Mindfulness City were all key focus areas during the visit.
MCQ 5. The India–Bhutan hydropower cooperation contributes to which SDG most directly?
A) SDG 4 – Quality Education
B) SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
C) SDG 15 – Life on Land
D) SDG 1 – No Poverty
Explanation:
Hydropower directly advances SDG 7 by providing affordable and clean energy.
Hydropower directly advances SDG 7 by providing affordable and clean energy.
MCQ 6. White Collar Terrorism primarily differs from traditional terrorism in terms of:
A) It uses only online propaganda
B) It avoids violence and uses systemic, financial, or digital tools
C) It targets only the banking sector
D) It is conducted solely by state actors
Explanation:
White collar terrorism is defined by non-violent yet systemic sabotage using finance, cyber tools, misinformation, or institutional corruption. It is not limited to banking or only online propaganda.
White collar terrorism is defined by non-violent yet systemic sabotage using finance, cyber tools, misinformation, or institutional corruption. It is not limited to banking or only online propaganda.
MCQ 7. Which of the following activities can be categorized as White Collar Terrorism?
1. Hawala-based terror financing
2. Remote hacking of power grids
3. Deepfake political propaganda
4. Weapon smuggling across borders
Select the correct answer:
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
• (1), (2), (3) are non-violent systemic sabotage.
• Weapon smuggling (4) is traditional terrorism, not white-collar.
• (1), (2), (3) are non-violent systemic sabotage.
• Weapon smuggling (4) is traditional terrorism, not white-collar.
MCQ 8. In the Indian context, which agencies play a key role in tackling White Collar Terrorism?
1. FIU-IND
2. CERT-In
3. National Security Guard
4. NATGRID
Select the correct answer:
A) 1, 2 and 4
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• FIU-IND → monitors suspicious financial transactions
• CERT-In → cybersecurity incidents
• NATGRID → data integration
• NSG counters violent terrorism.
• FIU-IND → monitors suspicious financial transactions
• CERT-In → cybersecurity incidents
• NATGRID → data integration
• NSG counters violent terrorism.
MCQ 9. "Cyber-physical systems disruption" in White Collar Terrorism would MOST LIKELY refer to:
A) Spreading rumours in markets
B) Attacking electrical grids and railway signalling digitally
C) Misusing public offices
D) Financing extremist ideologies
Explanation:
Cyber-physical disruption involves digital attacks on critical infrastructure such as power grids, satellites, railways, etc.
Cyber-physical disruption involves digital attacks on critical infrastructure such as power grids, satellites, railways, etc.
MCQ 10. Which international body is most relevant for India in curbing financial aspects of White Collar Terrorism?
A) FAO
B) FATF
C) IMO
D) ILO
Explanation:
FATF (Financial Action Task Force) sets global standards for combating money laundering and terror financing, which are central to white-collar terrorism risks.
FATF (Financial Action Task Force) sets global standards for combating money laundering and terror financing, which are central to white-collar terrorism risks.