UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Amid tensions, Ali Larijani guides Iran’s defence strategy, nuclear policy

Question 1

In the context of Iran's nuclear diplomacy, the term 'P5+1' refers to which one of the following groupings of states/entities?

Accepted Answer

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany

Answer

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus the European Union

Answer

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Iran

Answer

Five Gulf Cooperation Council states plus the IAEA

Question 2

Under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who presides over the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)?

Accepted Answer

The President of Iran

Answer

The Supreme Leader (Rahbar)

Answer

The Speaker of the Majlis

Answer

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces

Question 3

Which body in Iran is constitutionally tasked with framing the country's defence and security policy and steering the strategic posture in its nuclear negotiations with the United States?

Accepted Answer

Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)

Answer

Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS)

Answer

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force

Answer

Expediency Discernment Council

Question 4

With reference to Ali Larijani's two stints as Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, consider the following statements:
1. His first stint as Secretary of the SNSC, during which he led nuclear negotiations, was from 2005 to 2007.
2. His 2025 reappointment came in the aftermath of a 12-day air war between Iran and Israel earlier that year.
3. In both stints he was appointed directly by the Supreme Leader, bypassing the elected President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 5

As established under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Joint Commission tasked with overseeing implementation of the deal comprised how many members?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

7

Answer

9

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Amid tensions, Ali Larijani guides Iran’s defence strategy, nuclear policy

Q1. In the context of Iran's nuclear diplomacy, the term 'P5+1' refers to which one of the following groupings of states/entities?

Q2. Under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who presides over the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)?

Q3. Which body in Iran is constitutionally tasked with framing the country's defence and security policy and steering the strategic posture in its nuclear negotiations with the United States?

Q5. As established under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Joint Commission tasked with overseeing implementation of the deal comprised how many members?