Everything Political by Devashish Saroha: 25 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based on Bloom’s Taxonomy for the topic Contemporary Centres of Power (New Centres of Power) from Grade 12 Political Science:

1. Remembering (Knowledge-Based Questions)

Which of the following is considered a new center of power in global politics?
a) Japan
b) European Union
c) NATO
d) United Nations
The European Union (EU) was formally established by which treaty?
a) Maastricht Treaty (1993)
b) Versailles Treaty (1919)
c) Kyoto Protocol (1997)
d) SAARC Agreement (1985)
BRICS is an international organization consisting of which five emerging economies?
a) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
b) Bangladesh, Russia, Iran, China, Sri Lanka
c) Belgium, Romania, Italy, Canada, Spain
d) Bhutan, Rwanda, India, Colombia, Sudan
The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) was established to:
a) Promote military alliances
b) Discuss security issues in the Asia-Pacific region
c) Merge with NATO
d) Solve internal disputes in the EU
Which Asian country is considered an economic superpower alongside the U.S. and the EU?
a) China
b) Sri Lanka
c) Pakistan
d) Nepal

Why is China considered a new center of power?
a) Due to its military alliances with Europe
b) Because of rapid economic growth, military modernization, and global influence
c) Because it is the largest democracy
d) Due to its dependency on foreign aid
What is the primary objective of the European Union (EU)?
a) To unify European countries economically and politically
b) To increase military strength against Russia
c) To counter India’s influence in global politics
d) To promote communism
How does ASEAN differ from the EU in its political structure?
a) ASEAN does not have a common currency or central government
b) ASEAN follows a federal political system
c) ASEAN has a single military organization like NATO
d) ASEAN includes only South Asian countries
How has BRICS impacted global governance?
a) It provides an alternative economic and political framework to the Western-dominated world order
b) It replaces the United Nations
c) It is controlled by the U.S. and the UK
d) It has led to military conflicts among its members
Why is Russia still considered a major global power despite the end of the Cold War?
a) Due to its military strength, nuclear arsenal, and energy exports
b) Because of its economic ties with NATO
c) Due to its large population
d) Because of its dominance over Africa

If you were an Indian policymaker, how would you strengthen India’s role in BRICS?
a) Increase economic investments and diplomatic initiatives
b) Withdraw from BRICS and focus on Western alliances
c) Reduce trade relations with China
d) Promote only regional ties in South Asia
How does India benefit from being a part of ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)?
a) Strengthens India’s diplomatic and security presence in the Asia-Pacific region
b) Increases India’s dependence on China
c) Reduces India’s economic relations with Europe
d) Forces India to adopt a communist ideology
What would happen if the European Union disintegrates?
a) Economic instability and weaker political influence in Europe
b) Increased power of NATO
c) Strengthening of the United Nations
d) ASEAN would take over its role
How does China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) impact global politics?
a) Expands China's economic and political influence worldwide
b) Reduces China's trade relationships
c) Strengthens U.S. control over world trade
d) Encourages European integration
If BRICS expands by adding new members, what could be its potential impact?
a) Increased influence in global financial institutions
b) Weakening of India's position
c) Decrease in global trade
d) BRICS members will lose sovereignty

How does India’s participation in QUAD influence its position in global politics?
a) Strengthens its strategic ties with the U.S., Japan, and Australia against China
b) Forces India to withdraw from BRICS
c) Reduces India’s role in the United Nations
d) Increases tensions with European Union
How do economic policies of the EU and ASEAN differ?
a) EU has a common currency, while ASEAN does not
b) ASEAN controls the economies of its member states
c) ASEAN countries have no trade policies
d) EU does not allow free trade among members
Why is the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform a crucial issue for new global powers?
a) Emerging countries like India, Brazil, and South Africa seek permanent membership
b) The UN wants to reduce its influence
c) China wants to leave the UN
d) NATO is replacing the UN
What are the primary challenges faced by BRICS?
a) Internal economic disparities and strategic rivalries
b) NATO’s control over BRICS
c) High dependence on the U.S.
d) Lack of nuclear weapons
How does India’s role in G20 help in global economic governance?
a) Gives India a platform to influence international financial policies
b) Eliminates poverty worldwide
c) Reduces India’s trade deficit with China
d) Shifts power from BRICS to ASEAN

Can BRICS emerge as a real alternative to Western-dominated financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank?
a) Yes, but only if it strengthens its economic policies
b) No, because the U.S. controls global trade
c) Yes, because BRICS has a larger economy than the U.S.
d) No, because BRICS does not trade with other nations
Should India focus more on regional groups like ASEAN or global powers like the U.S. and EU?
a) It should balance regional and global engagements
b) Focus only on the U.S.
c) Leave ASEAN to join NATO
d) Stop all international relations
Will China overtake the U.S. as the world’s most powerful country in the future?
a) Possibly, due to its rapid economic and military growth
b) No, because the U.S. has permanent global dominance
c) Yes, but only if Russia supports it
d) No, because China lacks technology

If you were to design a new international alliance, what key elements would you include to ensure its success?
a) Economic cooperation, political stability, and security partnerships
b) Only military alliances
c) Exclusion of major economies like the U.S. and China
d) Focus on cultural development only
Propose a strategy to increase India’s influence in global organizations like the UN, BRICS, and G20.
a) Strengthen diplomatic ties, increase economic contributions, and participate in key decision-making
b) Reduce trade relations with major countries
c) Withdraw from global institutions
d) Promote isolationist policies