UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Putin hosts ASEAN leaders as West mounts pressure on Ukraine war

Question 1

With reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following countries as its formally designated full Dialogue Partners as of 2026:
1. Russia
2. India
3. Pakistan
4. Republic of Korea
Which of the above are correctly identified?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 2

In the context of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit held in Kazan in 2026, consider the following countries:
1. Indonesia
2. Sri Lanka
3. Timor-Leste
4. Cambodia
Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified as a member state of ASEAN that was entitled to participate as a member?

Accepted Answer

2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

3 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Question 3

In the context of ASEAN's external relations, the 'Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC)', to which Russia is a party, is best described as which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A code of inter-state conduct enshrining principles such as mutual respect for sovereignty, non-interference and peaceful settlement of disputes, accession to which is open to states outside Southeast Asia

Answer

A binding collective defence pact under which signatories must render military assistance to any ASEAN member subjected to armed attack

Answer

A multilateral free-trade agreement establishing a common external tariff among ASEAN and its Dialogue Partners

Answer

A regional non-proliferation arrangement creating a Southeast Asian nuclear weapon-free zone

Question 4

In the Government of India, which one of the following is the nodal Ministry for coordinating India's engagement with ASEAN as a full Dialogue Partner, including participation in ASEAN-led summit mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of External Affairs

Answer

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer

NITI Aayog

Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs

Question 5

In which one of the following years did the Russian Federation accede to ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC)?

Accepted Answer

2004

Answer

1994

Answer

1996

Answer

2018

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Putin hosts ASEAN leaders as West mounts pressure on Ukraine war

Q1. With reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following countries as its formally designated full Dialogue Partners as of 2026: 1. Russia 2. India 3. Pakistan 4. Republic of Korea Which of the above are correctly identified?

Q2. In the context of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit held in Kazan in 2026, consider the following countries: 1. Indonesia 2. Sri Lanka 3. Timor-Leste 4. Cambodia Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified as a member state of ASEAN that was entitled to participate as a member?

Q3. In the context of ASEAN's external relations, the 'Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC)', to which Russia is a party, is best described as which one of the following?

Q4. In the Government of India, which one of the following is the nodal Ministry for coordinating India's engagement with ASEAN as a full Dialogue Partner, including participation in ASEAN-led summit mechanisms?

Q5. In which one of the following years did the Russian Federation accede to ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC)?