CBSE Class 12 Political Science US Hegemony in World Politics Quiz 1

1. Which among the following statements is wrong about the Contemporary World Order?
Or
Which of the following statements are incorrect about the contemporary world order?

A

There is an absence of a world government, which could regulate the state’s behaviour.

B

The U.S. is the predominant player in world affairs.

C

States are using force against one another.

D

States which violate international law, are severely punished by the U.N.

2. Operation Iraqi Freedom was launched on:

A 21 April 2003 B 19 March 2004 C 23 March 2003 D 19 March 2003

3. Which one of the following statements related to the Iraq invasion by the US is incorrect?

A More than forty other countries were involved in this invasion B The UN had given consent to invade Iraq C The invasion was to prevent Iraq from developing weapons of mass destruction D The US lost over 3000 military personnel in this war

4. Which one of the following was a part of its global war on terrorism by the US.?

A ‘Operation desert storm’ B Computer war C ‘Operation enduring freedom’ D Videogame war

5. Which among the following statements about hegemony is incorrect?

A The word implies the leadership or predominance of one state. B It was used to denote the predominance of Athena in ancient Greece. C The country has a hegemonic position will possess unchallenged military power. D Hegemonic position is fixed. Once a hegemon. always a hegemon.

6. Which among the following statements is wrong with regard to Operation Iraqi Freedom’?

A More than forty countries joined in the U.S.-led coalition of the willing to invade Iraq. B The reason given for invading Iraq was to prevent it from developing weapons of mass destruction. C The action was taken within the prior approval of the U.N. D The US-led coalition did not face major resistance from Iraqi forces.