UPSC Prelims International Relations previous year questions in the "Pairs/Matching (Traditional Style)" question pattern — real questions with answers and explanations.
2026Pairs/Matching (Traditional Style)Bilateral Relations & Policy
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (Project Supported by India):
A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project
B. Restoration of Stor Palace
C. District Hospital at Dickoya
D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies
List II (Country):
1. Maldives
2. Afghanistan
3. Bhutan
4. Sri Lanka
A.A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
B.A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
C.A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D.A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
Explanation: * A - 3: The 720 MW Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project was built in Bhutan under bilateral Indo-Bhutan energy cooperation. * B - 2: The restoration of the historic Stor Palace in Kabul was funded by India as part of its cultural aid to Afghanistan. * C - 4: The District Hospital at Dickoya was constructed under Indian financial assistance in Sri Lanka. * D - 1: The Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies was established in the Maldives with Indian development aid. * This maps to option (b): 3, 2, 4, 1.
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2026Pairs/Matching (Traditional Style)Global Institutions & UN
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation):
A. UNMIL
B. MINURCAT
C. MINUSTAH
D. UNMISET
List II (Period of Operation):
1. 2007-2010
2. 2002-2005
3. 2003-2018
4. 2004-2017
A.A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
B.A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
C.A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
D.A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Explanation: * A - 3: UNMIL (United Nations Mission in Liberia) operated from 2003 to 2018 following the resolution of the Liberian Civil War. * B - 1: MINURCAT (United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad) operated from 2007 to 2010 to protect refugees and manage regional instability. * C - 4: MINUSTAH (United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti) operated from 2004 to 2017 following political unrest. * D - 2: UNMISET (United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor) operated from 2002 to 2005 during East Timor's transition to independence. * This maps to combination (b): 3, 1, 4, 2.
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2026Pairs/Matching (Traditional Style)Regional Groupings & Alliances
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
A.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
B.A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
C.A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
D.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Explanation: * A - 4: The BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory is situated in Thimphu, Bhutan, to promote regional cultural heritage. * B - 2: The BIMSTEC Energy Centre is located in Bengaluru, India, to coordinate power grids and energy information sharing. * C - 1: The BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate is situated in NOIDA, India, focusing on advanced weather modeling and climate data. * D - 3: The BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility is established in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to handle technical capacity building. * This yields combination (c): 4, 2, 1, 3.
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2026Pairs/Matching (Traditional Style)Global Institutions & UN
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (INTERPOL Notice):
A. Silver Notice
B. Blue Notice
C. Black Notice
D. Green Notice
List II (Description):
1. To seek information on unidentified bodies
2. To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation
3. To provide warning about a person's criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety
4. To identify and trace criminal assets
A.A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
B.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
C.A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
D.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Explanation: * Silver Notice (4): The newest alert notice, specifically designed to identify, monitor, and trace criminal assets globally. * Blue Notice (2): Used to collect additional background information regarding a person's identity, location, or illicit activities linked to an active criminal probe. * Black Notice (1): Issued to seek information and identification regarding unidentified dead bodies. * Green Notice (3): Used to provide public safety warnings about an individual's repeat criminal acts if they pose a threat. * This yields combination (c): 4, 2, 1, 3.
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