Regional Groupings PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q97Regional Groupings

   Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :

   List I (BIMSTEC Centre / Establishment)

   A.BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory

   B.BIMSTEC Energy Centre

   C.BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate

   D.BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility

   List II (Location)

   1.NOIDA

   2.Bengaluru

   3.Colombo

   4.Thimphu

   aA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4bA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4cA-4, B-2, C-1, D-3dA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
2. Prelims 2026Q100Regional Groupings

   Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ?

   1.Belarus

   2.Poland

   3.Germany

   4.Switzerland

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1, 2 and 4b1 and 4 onlyc2 and 3d2 and 4 only
3. Prelims 2025Q21Regional Groupings

   Consider the following countries :

   I.Austria

   II.Bulgaria

   III.Croatia

   IV.Serbia

   V.Sweden

   VI.North Macedonia

   How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

   aOnly threebOnly fourcOnly fivedAll the six
4. Prelims 2025Q92Regional Groupings

   Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC :

   I.It is a regional organization consisting of seven member States till January 2025.

   II.It came into existence with the signing of the Dhaka Declaration, 1999.

   III.Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal are founding member States of BIMSTEC.

   IV.In BIMSTEC, the subsector of ‘tourism’ is being led by India.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   aI and IIbII and IIIcI and IVdI only
5. Prelims 2025Q97Regional Groupings

   Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS :

   I.16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan.

   II.Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.

   III.The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   aI and IIbII and IIIcI and IIIdI only
6. Prelims 2023Q100Regional Groupings

   Consider the following statements about G-20 :

   1.The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues.

   2.Digital public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
7. Prelims 2022Q83Regional Groupings

   Consider the following countries :

   1.Armenia

   2.Azerbaijan

   3.Croatia

   4.Romania

   5.Uzbekistan

   Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States ?

   a1, 2 and 4b1 and 3c2 and 5d3, 4 and 5
8. Prelims 2020Q65Regional Groupings

   In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20 ?

   aArgentina, Mexico, South Africa and TurkeybAustralia, Canada, Malaysia and New ZealandcBrazil, Iran, Saudi Arabia and VietnamdIndonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea
9. Prelims 2018Q34Regional Groupings

   Consider the following countries :

   1.Australia

   2.Canada

   3.China

   4.India

   5.Japan

   6.USA

   Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN ?

   a1, 2, 4 and 5b3, 4, 5 and 6c1, 3, 4 and 5d2, 3, 4 and 6
10. Prelims 2017Q18Regional Groupings

    The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to

    aASEANbBRICScEUdG20
11. Prelims 2017Q41Regional Groupings

    With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider the following statements :

    1.The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging Urban Forms — Policy Responses and Governance Structure'.

    2.India hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
12. Prelims 2017Q68Regional Groupings

    Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) :

    1.Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.

    2.IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
13. Prelims 2016Q70Regional Groupings

    Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?

    aIranbSaudi ArabiacOmandKuwait
14. Prelims 2015Q3Regional Groupings

    The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of

    aASEANbBRICScOECDdWTO
15. Prelims 2015Q57Regional Groupings

    India is a member of which among the following?

    1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

    2.Association of South-East Asian Nations

    3.East Asia Summit

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc1, 2 and 3dIndia is a member of none of them
16. Prelims 2015Q64Regional Groupings

    In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?

    1.Bangladesh

    2.Cambodia

    3.China

    4.Myanmar

    5.Thailand

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 onlyb2, 3 and 4c1 and 3d1, 2 and 5
17. Prelims 2015Q67Regional Groupings

    With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements :

    1.It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.

    2.It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
18. Prelims 2014Q11Regional Groupings

    With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements :

    1.The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.

    2.South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
19. Prelims 2014Q35Regional Groupings

    Consider the following countries :

    1.Denmark

    2.Japan

    3.Russian Federation

    4.United Kingdom

    5.United States of America

    Which of the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council’?

    a1, 2 and 3b2, 3 and 4c1, 4 and 5d1, 3 and 5
20. Prelims 2010Q44Regional Groupings

    With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements:

    1.At present, China’s GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries.

    2.China’s population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
21. Prelims 2010Q132Regional GroupingsAnswer disputed

    In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council ?

    1.European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union.

    2.European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
22. Prelims 2009Q32Regional Groupings

    Consider the following countries :

    1.Brunei Darussalam

    2.East Timor

    3.Laos

    Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN ?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
23. Prelims 2009Q33Regional Groupings

    Consider the following countries :

    1.Switzerland

    2.Malta

    3.Bulgaria

    Which of the above are members of European Union ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
24. Prelims 2009Q79Regional Groupings

    Consider the following pairs :

    Organization — Location of Headquarters

    1.Asian Development Bank — Tokyo

    2.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation — Singapore

    3.Association of South East Asian Nations — Bangkok

    Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd3 only
25. Prelims 2009Q123Regional Groupings

    A present group of nations known as 'G-8' started first as G-7. Which one among the following was not one of them ?

    aCanadabItalycJapandRussia
26. Prelims 2009Q146Regional Groupings

    In the latter half of the year 2008, which one of the following countries pulled out of Commonwealth of Independent States?

    aAzerbaijanbBelaruscGeorgiadKazakhstan
27. Prelims 2008Q62Regional Groupings

    India is a member of which of the following?

    1.Asian Development Bank

    2.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

    3.Colombo Plan

    4.Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    a1 and 3 onlyb2 and 4 onlyc1, 2 and 3 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
28. Prelims 2007Q28Regional Groupings

    Consider the following statements:

    1.China has observer status at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

    2.India has observer status at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
29. Prelims 2007Q97Regional Groupings

    Consider the following statements:

    1.North Atlantic Co-operation Council (NACC) is the name of the new organization which has replaced the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

    2.The United States of America and the United Kingdom became members of NATO when it was formed in 1949.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
30. Prelims 2007Q107Regional Groupings

    Which one of the following is NOT a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

    aRussiabKazakhstancUkrainedUzbekistan