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US Hegemony in World Politics – Class 12 Political Science MCQs
The US domination in military, economic, and cultural aspects over other nations to show her supremacy is known as US hegemony. A single power in a world.UNIPOLAR WORLD. Left after the disintegration of the USSR.
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1. Which of the following is a type of US Hegemony?
- Military
- Political
- Economic
- All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation:
The three types of hegemony are military, political, and economic.
2. Which of the following is a main factor responsible for US hegemony?
- Strong ideology of US
- Nuclear power
- Disintegration of the Soviet Union
- Strong military
Answer: C) Disintegration of the Soviet Union
Explanation:
The main factor responsible for the rise of US hegemony in world politics is the Disintegration of the Soviet Union which left the US as the sole superpower that dominated the international system.
3. Who ordered an "operation infinite reach"?
- Bill Clinton
- Gorbachev
- Nikita Khrushchev
- George H.W. Bush
Answer: A) Bill Clinton
Explanation:
American president Bill Clinton ordered an “operation infinite reach”.
4. Who launched the operation "enduring freedom"?
- Bill Clinton
- George H. W. Bush
- Saddam Hussain
- Hillary Clinton
Answer: B) George H. W. Bush
Explanation:
American President George H. Bush launched "Operation Enduring Freedom".
5. When did Kuwait invade Iraq?
- 1987
- 1999
- 1990
- 1878
Answer: C) 1990
Explanation:
Kuwait was invaded by Iraq in August 1990.
6. "Operation Desert Storm" is also known as?
- Operation enduring freedom
- Operation infinite reach
- First gulf war
- Iraqi invasion
Answer: C) First gulf war
Explanation:
The First Gulf War took place in which Iraq was defeated by a coalition force of 6,60,000 troops from 34 countries. It was known as ‘Operation Desert Storm’ or ‘First Gulf War’.
7. When did "Operation Iraqi Freedom" launched by the US?
- 19th March 2003
- 12th April 2004
- 18th May 2004
- 23rd Dec 1990
Answer: A) 19th March 2003
Explanation:
"Operation Iraqi Freedom" was launched by the US on 19th March 2003.
8. WMD stands for?
- War zone of Mediterranean destruction
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Wireless connection of Mass destruction
- Weapons of multi-Mass destruction
Answer: B) Weapons of Mass Destruction
Explanation:
WMD stands for "Weapons of Mass Destruction".
9. Who was the president of the US in 1992 and 1996?
- William Jefferson Clinton
- George HW bush
- Benjamin Harrison
- William J. Clinton
Answer: A) William Jefferson Clinton
Explanation:
William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton, was the elected President of the US in 1992 and again in 1996.
10. What is Guantanamo Bay?
- Economic reform
- Military policy
- Naval base in Cuba
- SLOC’s policy
Answer: C) Naval base in Cuba
Explanation:
Guantanamo Bay is a naval base in Cuba set up by the US where prisoners are forbidden from the protection of international law or law of their own country or that of the US.