These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
Q.1) Consider the following statements about Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP):
1. RCEP is a proposed free trade agreement between countries of ASEAN+6
2. RCEP negotiations were formally launched in ASEAN 2012 summit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
Explanation:
Both the statements are correct.
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Q.2) Consider the following statements about BRICS
1. BRICS has only 5 member countries
2. All 5 members countries are BRICS founder members
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Explanation:
South Africa is not a founder member.
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Q.3) Consider the following statements about New Development Bank:
1. New Development Bank is headquartered at Shanghai, China
2. New Development Bank has a regional office in New Delhi
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Explanation:
Regional Office is located in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to Europe. Choose the correct ones:
1. The Vatican is Europe’s smallest country by population.
2. France is Europe’s largest country by population.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
Explanation:
The Vatican is Europe’s smallest country by population.
Germany (not France) is Europe’s largest country by population.