International Relations MCQs
1. When was the United Nations established? A. 1919 B. 1939 C. 1945 D. 1950 Answer: C 2. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located? A. London B. Geneva C. Paris D. New York City Answer: D 3. Which of the following is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations? A. General … Read more
1. What does the concept of “national interest” refer to in International Relations? A. The economic well-being of other countries B. The goals and ambitions a state seeks to achieve for its own benefit C. The cultural values shared by all nations D. The international laws governing state behavior Answer: B 2. Which theory emphasizes … Read more
1. What is hegemony in the context of International Relations? A. Economic equality among states B. Dominance of one state over others C. Cultural exchange between nations D. Technological parity among countries Answer: B 2. Which theory argues that a single dominant power leads to international stability? A. Balance of Power Theory B. Hegemonic Stability … Read more
1. What is the primary goal of the Balance of Power theory in IR? A. Economic growth B. Technological advancement C. Preventing any one state from dominating the international system D. Cultural exchange Answer: C 2. Which of the following best describes a unipolar system? A. A system with two dominant states B. A system … Read more
1. What is Game Theory primarily concerned with in the context of International Relations? A. Environmental policies B. Strategic interactions between states C. Economic development D. Technological innovation Answer: B 2. Which of the following is a key concept in Game Theory? A. Economic growth B. Military power C. Nash equilibrium D. Technological advancement Answer: … Read more
1. Postcolonialism in IR primarily critiques which of the following? A. Economic liberalism B. Military strategies C. Colonial legacies and power dynamics D. Environmental policies Answer: C 2. Who is considered a key figure in postcolonial theory? A. Kenneth Waltz B. Edward Said C. Hans Morgenthau D. John Mearsheimer Answer: B 3. Which seminal work … Read more
1. Which of the following is a primary concern of feminist international relations theory? A. Economic stability B. Gender equality C. Military strategy D. Technological advancement Answer: B 2. Feminist IR theory emphasizes the importance of which perspective? A. Realist B. Liberal C. Gendered D. Structural Answer: C 3. Who is considered one of the … Read more
1. Which of the following is a core principle of Marxist theory in International Relations? A) The focus on the balance of power among states B) The centrality of economic factors and class struggle C) The importance of international norms and identities D) The emphasis on military capabilities and security Answer: B) The centrality of … Read more
1. Which of the following is a core principle of Constructivism in International Relations? A) The primacy of material power in shaping state behavior B) The centrality of ideas, beliefs, and identities in international relations C) The inevitability of conflict due to an anarchic system D) The focus on economic factors over social factors Answer: … Read more
1. Which of the following is a core principle of Liberalism in International Relations? A) The inevitability of conflict B) The role of power as the primary driver of state behavior C) The possibility of cooperation and international institutions D) The focus on state-centric analysis Answer: C) The possibility of cooperation and international institutions 2. … Read more