1. What is the primary objective of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)?
A. To promote international trade
B. To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament
C. To regulate global climate change
D. To manage global economic crises
Answer: B
2. Which of the following is a key provision of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)?
A. Banning all nuclear explosions for any purpose
B. Limiting the number of nuclear warheads
C. Regulating the peaceful use of nuclear energy
D. Prohibiting the use of chemical weapons
Answer: A
3. Which international organization is responsible for monitoring compliance with the NPT and CTBT?
A. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
B. United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
D. International Criminal Court (ICC)
Answer: A
4. What is the main purpose of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)?
A. To regulate international trade in nuclear materials and technology
B. To provide humanitarian aid
C. To monitor international trade agreements
D. To coordinate economic policies
Answer: A
5. Which country was the first to develop and test nuclear weapons?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. United Kingdom
D. France
Answer: A
6. Which agreement aimed to halt the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons?
A. Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT)
B. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
C. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
D. Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Answer: A
7. Which term describes the situation where a country voluntarily gives up its nuclear weapons program?
A. Denuclearization
B. Non-proliferation
C. Disarmament
D. Arms control
Answer: A
8. Which two countries signed the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) to reduce their nuclear arsenals?
A. United States and Russia
B. China and India
C. United Kingdom and France
D. Pakistan and Israel
Answer: A
9. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) is notable for:
A. Being the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons
B. Establishing a framework for nuclear power development
C. Limiting the range of nuclear missiles
D. Regulating the peaceful use of nuclear energy
Answer: A
10. Which agreement aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to non-nuclear-weapon states?
A. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
D. Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
Answer: A
11. Which of the following treaties focuses on reducing strategic offensive arms between the United States and Russia?
A. New START Treaty
B. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
C. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
D. Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT)
Answer: A
12. The concept of “nuclear deterrence” is based on:
A. Preventing an adversary from using nuclear weapons by threatening retaliation
B. Reducing the number of nuclear warheads globally
C. Promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy
D. Banning all nuclear weapons
Answer: A
13. Which country conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, raising international concerns?
A. North Korea
B. Iran
C. Pakistan
D. India
Answer: A
14. Which of the following is an example of a bilateral arms control agreement?
A. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
D. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
Answer: A
15. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible for:
A. Monitoring nuclear non-proliferation and promoting peaceful nuclear energy
B. Enforcing global trade regulations
C. Conducting international criminal investigations
D. Overseeing environmental protection measures
Answer: A
16. Which concept refers to the practice of reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons by mutual agreement?
A. Nuclear disarmament
B. Nuclear proliferation
C. Nuclear deterrence
D. Nuclear modernization
Answer: A
17. Which treaty aims to promote transparency and verification in nuclear disarmament?
A. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
D. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)
Answer: B
18. The term “nuclear proliferation” refers to:
A. The spread of nuclear weapons to additional countries
B. The reduction of existing nuclear arsenals
C. The peaceful use of nuclear energy
D. The establishment of nuclear-free zones
Answer: A
19. Which international body was established to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevent nuclear weapon proliferation?
A. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
C. International Criminal Court (ICC)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Answer: A
20. Which country is known for its “nuclear umbrella” policy, providing security guarantees to allies under its nuclear umbrella?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. China
D. France
Answer: A
21. The “nuclear taboo” refers to:
A. The strong international norm against the use of nuclear weapons
B. The practice of building up nuclear arsenals
C. The development of nuclear power plants
D. The proliferation of nuclear technology
Answer: A
22. Which treaty was signed to establish a nuclear-free zone in Latin America and the Caribbean?
A. Treaty of Tlatelolco
B. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
C. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
D. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
Answer: A
23. Which international agreement focuses on the reduction and control of conventional arms and weapons?
A. Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
D. Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Answer: A
24. Which treaty aims to prevent the use of nuclear weapons in outer space?
A. Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space (Outer Space Treaty)
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
D. Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT)
Answer: A
25. Which country is known for its “nuclear triad” strategy, which includes land-based missiles, submarine-launched missiles, and strategic bombers?
A. United States
B. China
C. India
D. Pakistan
Answer: A
26. Which of the following treaties focuses on the prohibition of nuclear weapons testing in all environments?
A. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
B. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
C. Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT)
D. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
Answer: A
27. The term “strategic stability” refers to:
A. The balance of nuclear forces that prevents escalation and encourages stability
B. The economic stability of nuclear-armed states
C. The environmental stability of nuclear power plants
D. The stability of international trade agreements
Answer: A
28. Which international organization is responsible for monitoring compliance with the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)?
A. United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs
B. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
D. International Criminal Court (ICC)
Answer: A
29. The concept of “nuclear latency” refers to:
A. The ability of a country to develop nuclear weapons rapidly if it chooses to
B. The complete elimination of nuclear weapons
C. The ongoing production of nuclear weapons
D. The immediate use of nuclear weapons
Answer: A
30. Which treaty seeks to limit the production and stockpiling of chemical weapons and their precursors?
A. Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
D. Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
Answer: A
31. Which concept refers to the ability of states to respond to nuclear threats with effective countermeasures?
A. Nuclear counterforce
B. Nuclear deterrence
C. Nuclear disarmament
D. Nuclear non-proliferation
Answer: A
32. Which agreement is designed to address the issue of nuclear-capable missile technology?
A. Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
D. Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Answer: A
33. Which country is known for its policy of “no first use” regarding nuclear weapons?
A. China
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. United States
Answer: A
34. Which treaty aims to establish nuclear-free zones in specific regions of the world?
A. Treaty of Tlatelolco
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
D. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Answer: A
35. Which organization is responsible for verifying the dismantling of nuclear warheads under the START treaties?
A. United States-Russia Bilateral Commission
B. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
C. United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
D. International Criminal Court (ICC)
Answer: A
36. The term “nuclear brinkmanship” refers to:
A. The practice of pushing a conflict to the edge of nuclear war to achieve political goals
B. The gradual reduction of nuclear arsenals
C. The diplomatic negotiation of nuclear disarmament
D. The development of nuclear power for peaceful purposes
Answer: A
37. Which treaty addresses the issue of nuclear weapons in outer space?
A. Outer Space Treaty
B. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
D. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Answer: A
38. The term “nuclear modernization” refers to:
A. Updating and enhancing existing nuclear weapons and delivery systems
B. The complete elimination of nuclear arsenals
C. The development of nuclear power for civilian use
D. The promotion of nuclear disarmament
Answer: A
39. Which international organization is involved in the negotiation and implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)?
A. United Nations
B. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
D. International Criminal Court (ICC)
Answer: A
40. The concept of “nuclear parity” refers to:
A. The situation where two or more states have approximately equal nuclear capabilities
B. The complete disarmament of nuclear weapons
C. The development of advanced nuclear technology
D. The peaceful use of nuclear energy
Answer: A
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