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Exam Date: 06-Oct-2020

Exam Time: 15:00-18:00

Examination: 1. Course Code - M.Phil.

2. Field of Study - SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES (SASP)

SECTION 1 - SECTION 1

Question No.1 (Question Id - 84)

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Who was the Chief Marshal Law of Administration (CMLA) in Pakistan during India-Pakistan War of 1971?

1. Ayoob Khan
2. Zia-ul-Haq
3. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
4. Yahya Khan (Correct Answer)

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Question No.2 (Question Id - 99)

Which of the following regional groupings do not include a South Asian country?

1. BIMSTEC
2. APTA
3. SAARC

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4. MERCOSUR (Correct Answer)

Question No.3 (Question Id - 23)

A belief becomes a scientific truth when it:

1. is substantiated by data (Correct Answer)
2. is arrived logically

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3. is accepted by many people
4. can be replicated

Question No.4 (Question Id - 25)

Who had mediated the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan?

1. United Nations Organisation

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2. World Bank (Correct Answer)
3. Britain
4. USA

Question No.5 (Question Id - 64)

Match List-I with List-II:

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
2. A-I, B - IV, C - II, D - III (Correct Answer)
3. A-III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
4. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I

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Question No.6 (Question Id - 50)

Heroine production in Myanmar has become a source of narco-terrorism through:

1. Golden Triangle (Correct Answer)
2. Golden Crescent
3. Central Asia

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4. Khunjr Pass

Question No.7 (Question Id - 62)

Aman ki Asha peace initiative has been launched to improve relations between:

1. India and Bangladesh
2. Nepal and Bhutan

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3. India and Sri Lanka
4. India and Pakistan (Correct Answer)

Question No.8 (Question Id - 19)

'Good thesis writing' should involve:

1. Reduction of punctuation and grammatical errors to a minimum

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2. Careful checking of references
3. Consistency in the way the thesis is written
4. A clear and well written abstract

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C, D (Correct Answer)

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2. A, B, C
3. A, B, D
4. B, C, D

Question No.9 (Question Id - 43)

Given below are two Statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

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Assertion A:

Contemporary globalized world limits the traditional form of non-alignment.

Reason R:

India has emerged as a powerhouse in the world economy with its large population, rapid expansion and investment in innovation.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A (Correct Answer)
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Question No.10 (Question Id - 80)

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In which constitutional amendment the word 'Secularism' was reinstated in the Constitution of Republic of Bangladesh?

1. 5th Amendment
2. 8th Amendment
3. 13th Amendment
4. 15th Amendment (Correct Answer)

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Question No.11 (Question Id - 92)

Arrange the following events in ascending order and select the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Sinhala only act in Sri Lanka
2. Death of Potti Sriramulu in India
3. Language movement in East Pakistan

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4. Six-point formula of National Awami League

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C, D
2. C, B, A, D (Correct Answer)
3. B, C, A, D

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4. B, A, C, D

Question No.12 (Question Id - 60)

In 2017 South Asian Satellite was launched by India. Which of the following country was disassociated with this?

1. Bangladesh
2. Nepal

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3. Sri Lanka
4. Pakistan (Correct Answer)

Question No.13 (Question Id - 55)

Research can be classified as:

1. Basic, applied and action research

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2. Quantitative and qualitative research
3. Philosophical, historical, survey and experimental research
4. All of the above (Correct Answer)

Question No.14 (Question Id - 87)

Given below are two Statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

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Assertion A:

As an Umbrella Organization founded in 1950 by some Nepali intellectuals, the Nepali Congress became the ruling party for periods of time in Nepal.

Reason R:

Nepali Congress assumed popularity through struggles against the Rana regime in 1950-51 and against the Panchayat regime in 1961-62 to 1972.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (Correct Answer)
2. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct, but R is not correct
4. A is not correct, but R is correct

Question No.15 (Question Id - 4)

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World Social Forum is associated with:

1. Globalization Movement
2. Women Movement
3. Socialist Movement
4. Anti-Globalization Movement (Correct Answer)

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Question No.16 (Question Id - 59)

'Janata Vimukthi Peramuno' is associated with:

1. India
2. Sri Lanka (Correct Answer)
3. Nepal

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4. Bangladesh

Question No.17 (Question Id - 72)

The highest stage of economic integration is:

1. Free trade area
2. Economic Union (Correct Answer)

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3. Customs Union
4. Common market

Question No.18 (Question Id - 39)

Who had proposed 'String of Pearls Policy' in International Relations?

1. Stephen Cohen

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2. John W. Garver (Correct Answer)
3. Earnest Haas
4. E.H. Carr

Question No.19 (Question Id - 3)

Conferences are meant for:

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1. Multiple target groups
2. Group discussions
3. Show-casing new research
4. All of the above (Correct Answer)

Question No.20 (Question Id - 24)

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What was the theme of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019?

1. Global citizens of global New India
2. Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India (Correct Answer)
3. Role of Indian Diaspora in Make in India
4. Redefining engagement with the Indian diaspora

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Question No.21 (Question Id - 30)

Given below are two Statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A:

A country's soft power has been identified on the basis of its culture, its political values and its foreign policy.

Reason R:

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A vibrant and open culture, values such as democracy, guarantees of a free press is seen as enhancing a country's soft power.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (Correct Answer)
2. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct, but R is not correct

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4. A is not correct, but R is correct

Question No.22 (Question Id - 95)

Match the following combinations:

1. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto - If I am Assassinated
2. William Dalrymple - India: What Can it Teach Us

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3. M. Muller - White Mughals
4. Ram Chandra Guha - An Era of Darkness - The British Empire in India

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A only (Correct Answer)
2. B and C only

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3. D only
4. A, C and D only

Question No.23 (Question Id - 73)

Which of the following is not a Direct Tax?

1. Wealth Tax

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2. Income Tax
3. Property Tax
4. Excise Tax (Correct Answer)

Question No.24 (Question Id - 90)

Match List-I with List-II:

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B - I, C - IV, D - III (Correct Answer)
2. A-II, B - III, C - I, D - IV
3. A-III, B - II, C - IV, D - I
4. A-I, B - II, C - III, D - IV

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Question No.25 (Question Id - 100)

Who described herself as "a mouse in a man's world"?

1. J.N. Tickner
2. Jeane Kirkpatrick (Correct Answer)
3. Cynthia Weber

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4. Simone de Beauvoir

Question No.26 (Question Id - 13)

Gini coefficient is an index of:

1. Growth performance
2. Income inequality (Correct Answer)

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3. Poverty
4. Trade integration

Question No.27 (Question Id - 47)

With which of the following South Asian country have a bilateral FTA with both India and Pakistan?

1. Bhutan

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2. Nepal
3. Sri Lanka (Correct Answer)
4. Afghanistan

Question No.28 (Question Id - 7)

Who is the author of Asian Drama: An inquiry into the Poverty of Nations?

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1. Gunnar Myrdal (Correct Answer)
2. Amartya Sen
3. Moris Jones
4. Chetan Bhagat

Question No.29 (Question Id - 36)

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Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B - IV, C - II, D - III
2. A-II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
3. A-III, B - II, C - IV, D - I

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4. A-IV, B - III, C - I, D - II (Correct Answer)

Question No.30 (Question Id - 46)

Which of the following South Asian countries has the highest per capita GDP?

1. India
2. Bhutan

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3. Maldives (Correct Answer)
4. Pakistan

Question No.31 (Question Id - 12)

Given below are two Statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A:

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India along with other G4 countries is demanding permanent membership in the UN Security Council.

Reason R:

Such reform is difficult to implement unless permanent members like the USA and China endorse it.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (Correct Answer)

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2. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct, but R is not correct
4. A is not correct, but R is correct

Question No.32 (Question Id - 38)

Match List-I with List-II:

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B - II, C - IV, D - I
2. A-II, B - III, C - IV, D - I (Correct Answer)
3. A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II

Question No.33 (Question Id - 53)

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In ethnography, triangulation method includes:

1. Interview, questionnaire schedule
2. Observation, questionnaire
3. Interview, questionnaire (Correct Answer)
4. None of these

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Question No.34 (Question Id - 44)

Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B - III, C - IV, D - I (Correct Answer)
2. A-I, B - II, C - III, D - IV

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3. A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
4. A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III

Question No.35 (Question Id - 78)

Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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1. A-I, B - II, C - III, D-IV (Correct Answer)
2. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
3. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
4. A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II

Question No.36 (Question Id - 49)

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What do you understand by Agenda 21?

1. Blueprint to promote sustainable development (Correct Answer)
2. Agenda to ensure universal adult franchise
3. Agenda to ensure universal immunization
4. Blueprint to promote women's rights

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Question No.37 (Question Id - 52)

The feasibility of research study generally depends upon:

1. Cost factor
2. Time required for conducting research
3. Skills of the researcher

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4. All of the above (Correct Answer)

Question No.38 (Question Id - 98)

Under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), waters of which rivers were distributed to India?

1. Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
2. Ravi, Jhelum, Beas

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3. Ravi, Beas, Sutlej (Correct Answer)
4. Jhelum, Sutlej, Indus

Question No.39 (Question Id - 75)

Which UN agency has recognized Rohingya as the most suppressed community in the world?

1. UNHCR (Correct Answer)

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2. UNESCO
3. ICJ
4. WHO

Question No.40 (Question Id - 71)

Which of the following is not used as a protectionist trade instrument?

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1. Tariff
2. Quota
3. Subsidy
4. Exports (Correct Answer)

Question No.41 (Question Id - 57)

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The research is always:

1. Verifying the old knowledge
2. Exploring new knowledge
3. Filling the gap between knowledge
4. All of the above (Correct Answer)

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Question No.42 (Question Id - 9)

Norway facilitated peace process in which country?

1. Afghanistan
2. Nepal
3. Sri Lanka (Correct Answer)

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4. Maldives

Question No.43 (Question Id - 58)

Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B - I, C - IV, D - II (Correct Answer)

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2. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
3. A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I
4. A-I, B - III, C - II, D - IV

Question No.44 (Question Id - 81)

Given below are two Statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

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Assertion A:

Global trade growth has slowed down in recent years.

Reason R:

Persistent US-China trade tensions and global economic slowdown have both been responsible for global trade slowdown in recent years.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (Correct Answer)
2. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct, but R is not correct
4. A is not correct, but R is correct

Question No.45 (Question Id - 26)

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Given below are two Statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A:

Pakistan is often branded as a terror sponsoring state.

Reason R:

Failure of democratic forces to tame religious militant groups is largely responsible for the above impression.

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In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (Correct Answer)
2. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct, but R is not correct
4. A is not correct, but R is correct

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Question No.46 (Question Id - 85)

Match List-I with List-ll:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
2. A-III, B - IV, C - II, D - I (Correct Answer)

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3. A- II, B - III, C - I, D - IV
4. A- II, B - IV, C - III, D - I

Question No.47 (Question Id - 31)

Given below are two Statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A:

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The 1990s mark a turning point in India's economic policy.

Reason R:

The systematic economic reforms and end of Cold War led accelerated economic growth in India and engagements with diverse nations including ASEAN.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (Correct Answer)

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2. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct, but R is not correct
4. A is not correct, but R is correct

Question No.48 (Question Id - 45)

Which SAARC Summit adopted the “Statement on Climate Change”?

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1. Islamabad Summit 2004
2. Kathmandu Summit 2014
3. Thimpu Summit 2010 (Correct Answer)
4. None of the above

Question No.49 (Question Id - 63)

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Which of the following Legislature Assembly is known as Majlis?

1. Afghanistan
2. Pakistan
3. Bangladesh
4. Maldives (Correct Answer)

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Question No.50 (Question Id - 97)

Maldives' President Mohammed Nasheed lost power in a coup staged in:

1. February 2011
2. March 2011
3. February 2012 (Correct Answer)

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4. March 2012

Question No.51 (Question Id - 86)

Given below are two Statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A:

'Capability Approach' was pioneered by Amartya Sen as a new framework of well-being, development and justice.

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Reason R:

In her seminal work Martha Nussbaum described capability approach as a framework to focus on comparative quality of life and theorizing about justice.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (Correct Answer)
2. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A

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3. A is correct, but R is not correct
4. A is not correct, but R is correct

Question No.52 (Question Id - 67)

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on:

1. 10 May, 1948

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2. 10 June, 1948
3. 24 October, 1948
4. 10 December, 1948 (Correct Answer)

Question No.53 (Question Id - 17)

What do you consider as the main aim of inter-disciplinary research?

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1. To bring out holistic approach to research. (Correct Answer)
2. To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain.
3. To over simplify the problem of research.
4. To create a new trend in research methodology.

Question No.54 (Question Id - 14)

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Which one of the following methods is used for non-probability sampling?

1. Simple Random Sampling
2. Cluster Sampling
3. Convenience Sampling (Correct Answer)
4. Stratified Sampling

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