Foreign Policy Making — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about India's foreign policy making: 1. The National Security Council was established in 1999 to provide strategic inputs on security-related foreign policy matters. 2. Entry 14 of the Union List places foreign affairs under the concurrent jurisdiction of Union and State governments. 3. Article 253 empowers Parliament to make laws implementing international treaties and agreements. 4. The Cabinet Committee on Security is the highest decision-making body for all foreign policy matters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions directly relates to India's treaty-making power? 1. Article 53 - Executive power of the Union 2. Article 73 - Extent of executive power of the Union 3. Article 246 - Subject-matter of laws made by Parliament 4. Article 253 - Legislation for giving effect to international agreements

The National Security Council system in India includes: 1. National Security Council 2. Strategic Policy Group 3. National Security Advisory Board 4. Joint Intelligence Committee Which of the above are correct?

Consider the following about India's foreign policy coordination: 1. The Ministry of External Affairs serves as the nodal ministry for all international agreements. 2. The Prime Minister's Office has no formal role in foreign policy coordination. 3. Inter-ministerial coordination is mandatory for all bilateral trade agreements. 4. The Foreign Secretary is the senior-most civil servant in external affairs. Which statements are correct?

Which of the following best describes the constitutional position of foreign affairs in India's federal structure?