Essay Writing: Terrorism (Third Year)

 

1.      Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Terrorism:

1. What is the primary objective of terrorism?

A) To entertain

B) To instill fear

C) To spread education

D) To promote tourism

Answer: B) To instill fear

2.     Which of the following is often a characteristic of terrorist groups?

A) Seeking media attention

B) Promoting peaceful dialogue

C) Focusing on community development

D) Supporting humanitarian efforts

Answer: A) Seeking media attention

3.     Which event is widely considered the starting point of the War on Terror?

A) The fall of the Berlin Wall

B) The 9/11 attacks

C) The Gulf War

D) The bombing of Pearl Harbor

Answer: B) The 9/11 attacks

4.     What is a common tactic used in terrorist attacks?

A) Diplomatic negotiations

B) Suicide bombings

C) Cultural exchanges

D) Humanitarian aid

Answer: B) Suicide bombings

5.     Which organization was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

A) Hamas

B) Al-Qaeda

C) ISIS

D) Taliban

Answer: B) Al-Qaeda

6.     What is the goal of counter-terrorism?

A) To spread terrorism

B) To protect and defend against terrorist activities

C) To fund terrorist organizations

D) To promote terror

Answer: B) To protect and defend against terrorist activities

7.     Which organization ensures global peace, security, and counter-terrorism?

A) WHO

B) IMF

C) UN

D) WTO

Answer: C) UN

8.     Which Indian city was attacked by terrorists on November 26, 2008?

A) Delhi

B) Mumbai

C) Bangalore

D) Chennai

Answer: B) Mumbai

9.     What is a sleeper cell?

A) A terrorist group that remains inactive until ordered to act

B) A government intelligence unit

C) A technology for monitoring terrorism

D) A type of secure prison for terrorists

Answer: A) A terrorist group that remains inactive until ordered to act

10.  Which country has been a significant target for terrorist attacks due to its conflict with Palestine?

A) Japan

B) Israel

C) Brazil

D) India

Answer: B) Israel

11.  What does the term "bio-terrorism" refer to?

A) The use of animals in terrorist activities

B) The release of toxic biological agents to harm and terrorize civilians

C) Cyberattacks on biological research facilities

D) Terrorist attacks on agricultural sectors

Answer: B) The release of toxic biological agents to harm and terrorize civilians

12.  What Indian paramilitary force handles urban counter-terrorism?

A) CRPF

B) NSG

C) BSF

D) ITBP

Answer: B) NSG

13.  Which Indian organization is tasked with investigating terror-related cases?

A) NIA

B) RAW

C) CBI

D) IB

Answer: A) NIA

14.  Which Indian state has seen significant insurgency and terrorism due to separatist movements?

A) Kerala

B) Maharashtra

C) Jammu and Kashmir

D) Rajasthan

Answer: C) Jammu and Kashmir

15.  Which Indian force is specialized in counter-terrorism and hostage rescue operations?

A) CISF

B) NSG

C) BSF

D) ITBP

Answer: B) NSG

16.  What attack in 2019 led to high casualties of Indian paramilitary in Jammu and Kashmir?

A) Uri attack

B) Pulwama attack

C) Gurdaspur attack

D) Amarnath Yatra attack

Answer: B) Pulwama attack

17.  What is the main Indian intelligence agency for counter-terrorism?

A) RAW

B) IB

C) CBI

D) ED

Answer: A) RAW (Research and Analysis Wing)

 

 

18.  .  What act allows the Indian government to detain terrorism suspects without a formal charge?

A) POTA

B) UAPA

C) TADA

D) MCOCA

Answer: B) UAPA

19.  What does the acronym NIA stand for in the context of Indian counter-terrorism?

A) National Intelligence Agency

B) National Investigation Agency

C) National Interdiction Agency

D) National Internal Affairs

Answer: B) National Investigation Agency

20.  When did the Uri attack occur?

A) January 2016

B) September 2016

C) November 2016

D) December 2016

Answer: B) September 2016

21.  What was the immediate response by the Indian government following the Uri attack?

A) Diplomatic protests

B) Air strikes

C) Surgical strikes

D) Economic sanctions

Answer: C) Surgical strikes

22.  Which term describes the deliberate use of violence to create fear and achieve political objectives?

A) Insurgency

B) Guerrilla warfare

C) Terrorism

D) Civil war

Answer: C) Terrorism

23.  What type of terrorism is associated with the Naxalite movement in India?

A) Religious terrorism

B) Left-wing terrorism

C) Right-wing terrorism

D) Ethnic terrorism

Answer: B) Left-wing terrorism

24.  Terrorism is a recent phenomenon that emerged in the 20^th century: [B.A. 2024]

A) True

B) False

25.  Suicide bombings are the most common form of terrorist attack worldwide:   [B.A. 2024]

A) True

B) False