UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Prime Minister addresses the Parliament of Indonesia
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Parliament of Indonesia in July 2026 was described as historic primarily because he was:
- A. the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of Indonesia
- B. the first foreign Head of Government ever to address the Parliament of Indonesia
- C. the first Indian Prime Minister to undertake a State Visit to Jakarta
- D. the first world leader to be conferred Indonesia's Bintang Adipurna
Q2. With reference to Prime Minister Modi's July 2026 State Visit to Indonesia, consider the following statements:
1. He was conferred 'Bintang Adipurna', the Republic of Indonesia's highest civilian honour.
2. He visited the Prambanan temple complex at Yogyakarta with President Prabowo Subianto.
3. The State Visit to Indonesia was scheduled over 06–08 July 2026.
4. During the visit he was formally received and hosted by the Prime Minister of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.
Which of the above is/are NOT correct?
- He was conferred 'Bintang Adipurna', the Republic of Indonesia's highest civilian honour.
- He visited the Prambanan temple complex at Yogyakarta with President Prabowo Subianto.
- The State Visit to Indonesia was scheduled over 06–08 July 2026.
- During the visit he was formally received and hosted by the Prime Minister of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.
- A. 1 and 3
- B. 2 and 4
- C. 3 only
- D. 4 only
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Ganga–Mahakam Vision' articulated during PM Modi's 2026 address:
1. It draws its name from the Ganga in India and the Mahakam, a river in Indonesian Kalimantan (Borneo).
2. It builds upon the earlier 'Shared Vision of India–Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific' of 2018.
3. It is the first-ever India–Indonesia bilateral vision document and formally replaces the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in its entirety.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- It draws its name from the Ganga in India and the Mahakam, a river in Indonesian Kalimantan (Borneo).
- It builds upon the earlier 'Shared Vision of India–Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific' of 2018.
- It is the first-ever India–Indonesia bilateral vision document and formally replaces the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in its entirety.
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Q4. The 'Ganga–Mahakam Vision' was set out by PM Modi in an address to Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR). This session of the DPR was presided over by its Speaker, who is:
- A. Puan Maharani
- B. Megawati Sukarnoputri
- C. Retno Marsudi
- D. Sri Mulyani Indrawati
Q5. Consider the following statements about the India–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP):
1. The relationship was elevated to a CSP during PM Modi's visit to Indonesia in 2018.
2. The 'Shared Vision of India–Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific' was adopted around the time of this elevation.
3. Indonesia is the only country with which India has ever established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
4. Defence and maritime security are among the pillars of the partnership.
Which of the above is/are NOT correct?
- The relationship was elevated to a CSP during PM Modi's visit to Indonesia in 2018.
- The 'Shared Vision of India–Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific' was adopted around the time of this elevation.
- Indonesia is the only country with which India has ever established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- Defence and maritime security are among the pillars of the partnership.
- A. 1 and 2
- B. 2 and 4
- C. 1, 2 and 4
- D. 3 only
Q6. The India–Indonesia relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018. For how many years had this partnership been in existence when PM Modi addressed the Indonesian Parliament in July 2026?
- A. 5 years
- B. 8 years
- C. 10 years
- D. 12 years
Q7. Consider the following statements about Indonesian Presidents as Chief Guests at India's Republic Day:
1. President Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at India's 76th Republic Day in January 2025.
2. An Indonesian President had earlier been the Chief Guest at India's first Republic Day in 1950, namely President Sukarno.
3. Prabowo Subianto was the first-ever Indonesian President to be invited as India's Republic Day Chief Guest.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- President Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at India's 76th Republic Day in January 2025.
- An Indonesian President had earlier been the Chief Guest at India's first Republic Day in 1950, namely President Sukarno.
- Prabowo Subianto was the first-ever Indonesian President to be invited as India's Republic Day Chief Guest.
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Q8. Consider the following statements about Indonesian Presidents and India's Republic Day:
1. Sukarno was the Chief Guest at India's first Republic Day, held in 1950.
2. Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at India's 76th Republic Day in 2025.
3. The Indonesian Chief Guest appearances of 1950 and 2025 were separated by about 75 years.
4. Joko Widodo was the Indonesian President who served as Chief Guest at India's 76th Republic Day.
Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?
- Sukarno was the Chief Guest at India's first Republic Day, held in 1950.
- Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at India's 76th Republic Day in 2025.
- The Indonesian Chief Guest appearances of 1950 and 2025 were separated by about 75 years.
- Joko Widodo was the Indonesian President who served as Chief Guest at India's 76th Republic Day.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1, 2 and 3
- C. 2, 3 and 4
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q9. Consider the following statements about India's Act East Policy:
1. It was formally enunciated in 2014.
2. Connectivity, Commerce and Culture are described as its focus areas.
3. It succeeded India's earlier 'Look East Policy'.
4. It was launched in 1991 by the then Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao.
Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?
- It was formally enunciated in 2014.
- Connectivity, Commerce and Culture are described as its focus areas.
- It succeeded India's earlier 'Look East Policy'.
- It was launched in 1991 by the then Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1, 2 and 3
- C. 2, 3 and 4
- D. 1, 3 and 4
Q10. Which one of the following countries formed the first leg of Prime Minister Modi's July 2026 three-nation tour that also covered Australia and New Zealand?
- A. Indonesia
- B. Australia
- C. New Zealand
- D. Malaysia
Q11. Which one of the following is the most populous member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
- A. Indonesia
- B. Philippines
- C. Vietnam
- D. Thailand
Q12. Which one of the following is the largest Shiva (Hindu) temple in Indonesia, renowned for its reliefs depicting the Ramayana?
- A. Prambanan
- B. Borobudur
- C. Angkor Wat
- D. Besakih