Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET November 2017 Political Science
Consider the following statements with regard to the MTCR. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. China is not a member of the MTCR.
- 2. India is a member of the MTCR.
- 3. It aims at restricting complete rocket systems.
- 4. Pakistan is a member of the MTCR.
A1, 2 & 3 ✓ Correct
B2, 3 & 4
C1, 3 & 4
D1, 2 & 4
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 & 3 — The correct statements about the MTCR are 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★The correct statements about the MTCR are 1, 2 and 3.
★The Missile Technology Control Regime was set up in 1987 by the G7 states.
★It is an informal arrangement to limit the spread of missiles and missile technology.
★It aims at restricting complete rocket systems and unmanned delivery vehicles for WMD.
★China is not a member of the MTCR, so statement 1 is true.
★India joined the MTCR in 2016, so statement 2 is true.
★Pakistan is not a member, so statement 4 is false.
★The MTCR is one of the main multilateral export-control regimes.
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