Most Important Mock test on bilateral relations with India for Examination schedule in September 2025

Most Important Mock test on bilateral relations with India for Examination schedule in September 2025. The mock test questions are on India’s bilateral relations with Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, USA, Russia, and France, for BPSC, CDS and SSC(CGL) to be held in next week

Mock test on Bilateral relations

India–Nepal Relations

1. The treaty signed between India and Nepal in 1950 is significant because it:
A) Established trade routes to China
B) Formed the basis of security and cooperation
C) Provided military bases in Nepal
D) Ended the monarchy in Nepal
✔ Answer: B

2. The open border between India and Nepal allows for:
A) Unrestricted military deployment
B) Free movement of people and goods
C) Free trade with all neighboring countries
D) Imposition of visa restrictions
✔ Answer: B

3. The Pashupatinath Temple is important in India–Nepal relations because:
A) It is a major tourist center for Europeans
B) It represents shared Hindu religious heritage
C) It is a UNESCO heritage site jointly managed by both countries
D) It is a symbol of Buddhist cooperation
✔ Answer: B

4. Which of the following hydroelectric projects is a key example of India–Nepal cooperation?
A) Tehri Dam
B) Arun III Hydropower Project
C) Bhakra Nangal Dam
D) Narmada Project
✔ Answer: B

5. India’s support in infrastructure in Nepal helps by:
A) Allowing expansion of Indian military zones
B) Enhancing regional connectivity and trade
C) Promoting Nepal’s isolationist policies
D) Increasing dependence on third countries
✔ Answer: B

6. A major challenge in India–Nepal water relations is:
A) Use of river water for tourism only
B) Disputes over sharing waters of the Koshi and Gandak rivers
C) River navigation restricted by the Himalayas
D) Complete absence of cross-border rivers
✔ Answer: B

7. Nepal’s participation in forums like BIMSTEC helps India by:
A) Limiting China’s access to markets
B) Facilitating regional cooperation in trade and security
C) Reducing Nepal’s dependence on Europe
D) Encouraging Nepal’s military modernization
✔ Answer: B

8. The political changes in Nepal after 2008 affected India’s relations by:
A) Increasing Chinese influence at India’s expense
B) Ending diplomatic relations
C) Facilitating peace agreements with India’s mediation
D) Making trade impossible
✔ Answer: A

India–Bhutan Relations

9. The India–Bhutan Friendship Treaty of 2007 is different from the 1949 treaty because:
A) It imposed stricter economic sanctions
B) It ensured Bhutan’s sovereignty and mutual cooperation
C) It allowed India to govern Bhutan’s foreign policy
D) It limited Bhutan’s access to hydropower exports
✔ Answer: B

10. Bhutan’s hydropower sector is important for India because it:
A) Helps India meet its renewable energy targets
B) Reduces India’s dependence on coal alone
C) Provides surplus electricity for trade
D) All of the above
✔ Answer: D

11. India supports Bhutan in:
A) Agriculture and fisheries only
B) Education and healthcare development
C) Mining operations
D) Currency stabilization
✔ Answer: B

12. Bhutan contributes to India’s Act East policy by:
A) Blocking trade with China
B) Acting as a partner in regional connectivity
C) Providing military bases in the Himalayas
D) Restricting tourism
✔ Answer: B

13. Bhutan’s foreign policy approach impacts relations with India because:
A) It prevents all forms of cooperation
B) It emphasizes maintaining sovereignty while strengthening ties
C) It relies solely on European assistance
D) It encourages military expansion
✔ Answer: B

14. India and Bhutan cooperate in security matters by:
A) Coordinating counter-insurgency efforts
B) Sharing nuclear technology
C) Setting up missile defense systems
D) Creating joint naval fleets
✔ Answer: A

15. Trade between India and Bhutan helps the region by:
A) Supporting only India’s exports
B) Encouraging illicit trade
C) Boosting the Himalayan economy and livelihoods
D) Restricting cross-border commerce
✔ Answer: C

16. India assists Bhutan’s environmental efforts by:
A) Promoting hydropower with sustainable practices
B) Advising on oil drilling
C) Expanding mining activities
D) Encouraging deforestation
✔ Answer: A

India–Bangladesh Relations

17. The Land Boundary Agreement of 2015 is significant because it:
A) Created new borders with China
B) Resolved longstanding disputes and exchanged enclaves
C) Banned cross-border movement
D) Limited trade agreements
✔ Answer: B

18. Water-sharing disputes like that of the Teesta river affect relations by:
A) Increasing military cooperation
B) Causing diplomatic tensions
C) Reducing cultural exchanges
D) Promoting tourism only
✔ Answer: B

19. Improved rail and road connectivity between India and Bangladesh helps:
A) Cut off trade with neighboring countries
B) Increase regional commerce and transport efficiency
C) Promote defense cooperation alone
D) Reduce border management
✔ Answer: B

20. Counter-terrorism cooperation has:
A) Led to the breakdown of relations
B) Enhanced intelligence sharing and security coordination
C) Stopped all cross-border activities
D) Limited cultural exchanges
✔ Answer: B

21. India’s support in energy and infrastructure helps Bangladesh by:
A) Reducing its dependence on Western nations
B) Allowing trade diversification and power supply
C) Blocking Chinese investment
D) Promoting tourism alone
✔ Answer: B

22. Bangladesh’s role in India’s Indo-Pacific strategy is to:
A) Isolate India from Southeast Asia
B) Facilitate strategic and maritime cooperation
C) Increase military dominance
D) Create border disputes
✔ Answer: B

23. Cultural ties between the two countries include:
A) Exclusive focus on political negotiations
B) Shared language, festivals, and literary exchanges
C) Banning mutual cultural events
D) Restricting media broadcasts
✔ Answer: B

24. Migration and border management challenges affect relations by:
A) Increasing bilateral trust
B) Leading to diplomatic and humanitarian concerns
C) Reducing trade opportunities
D) Encouraging cultural isolation
✔ Answer: B

India–USA Relations

25. The strategic partnership between India and the USA is built on:
A) Isolationist policies
B) Trade, defense, technology, and people-to-people links
C) Military occupation agreements
D) Only climate cooperation
✔ Answer: B

26. Defense cooperation between India and the USA includes:
A) Joint naval exercises and arms trade
B) Setting up exclusive military bases
C) Limiting technology transfer
D) Avoiding intelligence sharing
✔ Answer: A

27. The Civil Nuclear Agreement of 2008 helped by:
A) Allowing India access to global nuclear technology
B) Reducing India’s defense imports
C) Limiting India’s energy sector
D) Focusing on agriculture only
✔ Answer: A

28. Trade between the two countries:
A) Is declining due to tariffs
B) Is among the largest bilateral trade relationships globally
C) Is restricted to oil imports only
D) Avoids high-tech sectors
✔ Answer: B

29. The Indian diaspora in the USA contributes by:
A) Focusing only on academic exchanges
B) Promoting bilateral business, culture, and policy advocacy
C) Discouraging political ties
D) Reducing investments
✔ Answer: B

30. Technology cooperation between India and the USA includes:
A) Nuclear proliferation only
B) Joint research, space exploration, and cybersecurity
C) Limiting access to artificial intelligence
D) Reducing scientific collaborations
✔ Answer: B

31. The Quad grouping, involving India and the USA, focuses on:
A) Economic isolation
B) Maritime security, supply chains, and strategic cooperation
C) Trade disputes with China
D) Exclusive defense alliances
✔ Answer: B

32. The USA supports India’s climate efforts by:
A) Providing renewable technology and funding
B) Encouraging fossil fuel imports
C) Limiting India’s energy sector
D) Blocking global agreements
✔ Answer: A

33. Immigration policies affect relations by:
A) Strengthening only cultural ties
B) Creating debates around skilled workforce mobility
C) Reducing educational exchanges
D) Blocking defense cooperation
✔ Answer: B

34. Intelligence-sharing agreements have:
A) Led to diplomatic tensions
B) Enhanced security against terrorism and cyber threats
C) Restricted communication between agencies
D) Focused only on naval operations
✔ Answer: B

India–Russia Relations

35. India’s historical relationship with Russia is rooted in:
A) Cold War-era strategic partnership
B) Recent energy cooperation only
C) Agricultural trade agreements
D) Cultural isolationism
✔ Answer: A

36. Defense cooperation between India and Russia includes:
A) Arms supply, joint exercises, and military technology
B) Nuclear energy sharing only
C) Avoiding military coordination
D) Promoting regional isolation
✔ Answer: A

37. Energy cooperation with Russia focuses on:
A) Oil, gas, and nuclear projects
B) Agricultural trade
C) Export of consumer goods
D) Cultural exchanges
✔ Answer: A

38. Russia supports India on global platforms by:
A) Advocating against India’s membership
B) Supporting India’s position at the UN Security Council
C) Limiting India’s access to technology
D) Opposing India’s development projects
✔ Answer: B

39. A challenge in India–Russia relations today is:
A) Trade imbalance in favor of Russia
B) Shifting global alliances and sanctions
C) Excessive military cooperation
D) Reduced diplomatic visits
✔ Answer: B

40. The ‘Indra’ military exercises aim to:
A) Strengthen naval cooperation only
B) Promote trust and interoperability between armed forces
C) Limit India’s defense capabilities
D) Focus only on air warfare
✔ Answer: B

41. Space cooperation between India and Russia includes:
A) Satellite launches and joint missions
B) Agricultural development
C) Trade in luxury goods
D) Limiting scientific partnerships
✔ Answer: A

42. The Ukraine crisis has impacted India–Russia relations by:
A) Enhancing diplomatic ties
B) Leading to complex geopolitical balancing acts
C) Reducing trade agreements
D) Ending defense cooperation
✔ Answer: B

India–France Relations

43. Defense cooperation with France includes:
A) Arms trade, joint exercises, and intelligence coordination
B) Limiting India’s defense imports
C) Promoting oil exports only
D) Avoiding maritime partnerships
✔ Answer: A

44. The Rafale fighter jet purchase is important because:
A) It reduced India’s defense preparedness
B) It modernized India’s air force
C) It ended France’s role in defense
D) It avoided technological transfer
✔ Answer: B

45. Climate cooperation between India and France focuses on:
A) Limiting renewable energy projects
B) Promoting sustainable development and clean energy solutions
C) Ignoring global agreements
D) Expanding fossil fuel consumption
✔ Answer: B

46. Indo-French cooperation in space includes:
A) Satellite deployment and nuclear research
B) Focusing only on agricultural development
C) Avoiding technological sharing
D) Limiting joint ventures
✔ Answer: A

47. The International Solar Alliance helps by:
A) Restricting solar energy use
B) Promoting global partnerships for solar energy expansion
C) Banning renewable projects
D) Limiting access to energy funding
✔ Answer: B

48. Cultural exchanges between India and France include:
A) Film festivals, academic programs, and heritage preservation
B) Limiting media collaboration
C) Avoiding educational exchange
D) Promoting only military relations
✔ Answer: A

49. Maritime security cooperation helps by:
A) Restricting naval exercises
B) Enhancing security in the Indian Ocean region
C) Reducing sea trade
D) Encouraging piracy
✔ Answer: B

50. France supports India’s role in multilateral forums by:
A) Opposing India’s membership
B) Advocating for greater global cooperation in G20, UN, and climate forums
C) Promoting regional isolation
D) Encouraging only bilateral trade
✔ Answer: B