Important MCQs on BRICS

Q. What does BRICS stand for? 

   A) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa 

   B) Belgium, Romania, Indonesia, Canada, Spain 

   C) Brazil, Romania, Iran, China, Sudan 

   D) Bangladesh, Russia, India, China, South Africa 

   Answer: A) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

Q. When was BRICS officially formed? 

   A) 1995 

   B) 2009 

   C) 2000 

   D) 2012 

   Answer: B) 2009

Q. Which country joined BRICS in 2010? 

   A) Brazil 

   B) Russia 

   C) India 

   D) South Africa 

   Answer: D) South Africa

Q. What is the main goal of BRICS? 

   A) To promote regional trade 

   B) To create military alliances 

   C) To enhance economic cooperation among member nations 

   D) To establish a common currency 

   Answer: C) To enhance economic cooperation among member nations

Q. Which BRICS summit was held in 2023? 

   A) 13th 

   B) 15th 

   C) 10th 

   D) 12th 

   Answer: B) 15th

Q. Which country hosted the BRICS summit in 2024? 

   A) Brazil 

   B) Russia 

   C) India 

   D) South Africa 

   Answer: D) South Africa 

Q. Which country joined BRICS last? 

   A) India 

   B) China 

   C) South Africa 

   D) Brazil 

   Answer: C) South Africa 

Q. How many countries were proposed to join BRICS in 2024? 

   A) 4 

   B) 5 

   C) 6 

   D) 7 

   Answer: C) 6 

Q. Which country will hold the next BRICS presidency in 2025? 

   A) Brazil 

   B) India 

   C) Russia 

   D) China 

   Answer: A) Brazil 

Q. What is the currency that BRICS countries have discussed introducing? 

   A) BRIC-dollar 

   B) BRICS-coin 

   C) New Development Bank Dollar 

   D) BRICS reserve currency 

   Answer: D) BRICS reserve currency 

Q. What is the full form of NDB, the financial institution formed by BRICS? 

   A) National Development Bank 

   B) New Development Bank 

   C) Network Development Bank 

   D) New Dollar Bank 

   Answer: B) New Development Bank 

Q. Which BRICS country has the largest economy by GDP in 2024? 

   A) China 

   B) India 

   C) Brazil 

   D) Russia 

   Answer: A) China 

Q. BRICS aims to reduce reliance on which global currency? 

   A) Euro 

   B) Pound Sterling 

   C) U.S. Dollar 

   D) Yen 

   Answer: C) U.S. Dollar 

Q. How many BRICS summits had taken place up to 2024? 

   A) 14 

   B) 15 

   C) 16 

   D) 17 

   Answer: C) 16 

Q. Which of the following sectors is a key focus for BRICS cooperation? 

   A) Defense 

   B) Space exploration 

   C) Health and education 

   D) Tourism 

   Answer: C) Health and education 

Q. Which BRICS country is known for promoting the “BRICS plus” concept to include more nations? 

   A) Brazil 

   B) Russia 

   C) China 

   D) India 

   Answer: C) China 

Q. What is the total population of BRICS countries approximately in 2024? 

   A) 1.5 billion 

   B) 2.0 billion 

   C) 2.5 billion 

   D) 3.2 billion 

   Answer: D) 3.2 billion 

Q.  Which is the major area of concern discussed in BRICS 2024? 

   A) Climate change 

   B) Global security 

   C) Economic sanctions 

   D) Global energy crisis 

   Answer: D) Global energy crisis 

Q. BRICS 2024 highlighted the potential inclusion of which region into its framework? 

   A) Middle East 

   B) Southeast Asia 

   C) Central America 

   D) Central Asia 

   Answer: A) Middle East 

Q. In which city was the 2023 BRICS Summit held? 

   A) Beijing 

   B) Johannesburg 

   C) New Delhi 

   D) Moscow 

   Answer: B) Johannesburg

Q. What is the primary financial institution associated with BRICS? 

   A) International Monetary Fund 

   B) World Bank 

   C) New Development Bank 

   D) Asian Development Bank 

   Answer: C) New Development Bank

Q. When was the New Development Bank established? 

   A) 2014 

   B) 2015 

   C) 2010 

   D) 2016 

   Answer: B) 2015

Q. Who is the current president of the New Development Bank (as of 2023)? 

   A) Marcos Prado Troyjo 

   B) Dilma Rousseff 

   C) K.V. Kamath 

   D) Leslie Maasdorp 

   Answer: B) Dilma Rousseff

Q. Which of the following sectors is a major focus of BRICS cooperation? 

    A) Defense 

    B) Healthcare 

    C) Space exploration 

    D) Technology and innovation 

    Answer: D) Technology and innovation

Q. BRICS represents what percentage of the global population? 

    A) 25% 

    B) 30% 

    C) 42% 

    D) 50% 

    Answer: C) 42%

Q. Which BRICS country has the largest economy? 

    A) Russia 

    B) India 

    C) Brazil 

    D) China 

    Answer: D) China

Q. In which year did India host the BRICS summit for the first time? 

    A) 2011 

    B) 2012 

    C) 2014 

    D) 2016 

    Answer: A) 2011

Q. What is the official language used during BRICS meetings? 

    A) English 

    B) Russian 

    C) Portuguese 

    D) All official languages of member states 

    Answer: A) English

Q. BRICS is often considered a counterweight to which group? 

    A) G20 

    B) NATO 

    C) G7 

    D) European Union 

    Answer: C) G7

Q. Which BRICS country is not part of the G20? 

    A) Brazil 

    B) South Africa 

    C) China 

    D) All are part of G20 

    Answer: D) All are part of G20

Q. Which country proposed the initial idea of BRIC (before South Africa joined)? 

    A) Russia 

    B) India 

    C) China 

    D) Brazil 

    Answer: A) Russia

Q. What major global event did BRICS countries respond to in their joint communiques? 

    A) COVID-19 pandemic 

    B) Global financial crisis 

    C) Climate change agreements 

    D) Syrian Civil War 

    Answer: B) Global financial crisis

Q. Which of the following countries is not a member of BRICS? 

    A) Argentina 

    B) India 

    C) Russia 

    D) Brazil 

    Answer: A) Argentina

Q. How many original members were there when BRICS was first formed (excluding South Africa)? 

    A) 5 

    B) 3 

    C) 4 

    D) 6 

    Answer: C) 4

Q. Which is the first BRICS country to develop a vaccine for COVID-19? 

    A) Brazil 

    B) China 

    C) India 

    D) Russia 

    Answer: D) Russia

Q. BRICS countries account for what percentage of the world’s GDP? 

    A) 20% 

    B) 30% 

    C) 25% 

    D) 35% 

    Answer: B) 30%

Q. Which BRICS nation is known for its leading role in space exploration? 

    A) Brazil 

    B) India 

    C) China 

    D) Russia 

    Answer: D) Russia

Q. In which year was the first BRIC summit held? 

    A) 2008 

    B) 2009 

    C) 2010 

    D) 2011 

    Answer: B) 2009

Q. What is one of the main themes discussed in BRICS summits? 

    A) Political unity 

    B) Global economic governance 

    C) Military cooperation 

    D) Space collaboration 

    Answer: B) Global economic governance

Q. Which BRICS country has the largest population? 

    A) Brazil 

    B) Russia 

    C) China 

    D) India 

    Answer: C) China

Q. Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank located? 

    A) Johannesburg 

    B) Shanghai 

    C) Moscow 

    D) New Delhi 

    Answer: B) Shanghai

Q. What is the major focus of the New Development Bank? 

    A) Infrastructure and sustainable development projects 

    B) Military funding 

    C) Trade agreements 

    D) Social welfare programs 

    Answer: A) Infrastructure and sustainable development projects

Q. Which sector received a major boost through BRICS cooperation in 2021? 

    A) Technology 

    B) Agriculture 

    C) Renewable energy 

    D) Pharmaceuticals 

    Answer: D) Pharmaceuticals

Q. Which country was the chair of BRICS in 2021? 

    A) India 

    B) Russia 

    C) South Africa 

    D) China 

    Answer: A) India

Q. Which BRICS country has the highest literacy rate? 

    A) Russia 

    B) India 

    C) Brazil 

    D) South Africa 

    Answer: A) Russia

Q. Which BRICS country is known for its agricultural exports? 

    A) China 

    B) India 

    C) Brazil 

    D) South Africa 

    Answer: C) Brazil

Q. Which international organization do all BRICS members belong to? 

    A) United Nations 

    B) NATO 

    C) European Union 

    D) ASEAN 

    Answer: A) United Nations

Q. Which two BRICS countries have permanent seats in the UN Security Council? 

    A) Brazil and Russia 

    B) India and China 

    C) Russia and China 

    D) South Africa and India 

    Answer: C) Russia and China

Q. BRICS nations are known to cooperate on which of the following issues? 

    A) Climate change 

    B) International trade 

    C) Healthcare 

    D) All of the above 

    Answer: D) All of the above

Q. Which BRICS country is the largest oil producer? 

    A) Brazil 

    B) Russia 

    C) China 

    D) India 

    Answer: B) Russia

Q. BRICS countries have committed to which of the following in their meetings? 

    A) Promoting global peace 

    B) Sustainable development 

    C) Enhancing trade 

    D) All of the above 

    Answer: D) All of the above

Q. Which BRICS country is a leading manufacturer of electronic goods? 

    A) Brazil 

    B) India 

    C) China 

    D) Russia 

    Answer: C) China

Q. Which BRICS member is the largest exporter of software services? 

    A) Russia 

    B) India 

    C) Brazil 

    D) China 

    Answer: B) India

Q. BRICS nations focus on which major area of cooperation? 

    A) Space exploration 

    B) Education 

    C) Economic growth and development 

    D) Arms trade 

    Answer: C) Economic growth and development

Q. Which BRICS country hosted the first BRICS New Development Bank’s annual meeting? 

    A) China 

    B) India 

    C) Brazil 

    D) Russia 

    Answer: A) China

Q. Which BRICS nation has been a major advocate for reforming global institutions like the United Nations? 

    A) Brazil 

    B) India 

    C) Russia 

    D) South Africa 

    Answer: B) India

Q. What role do BRICS countries play in global energy markets? 

    A) Major consumers 

    B) Major producers 

    C) Both producers and consumers 

    D) Only exporters 

    Answer: C) Both producers and consumers

Q. Which BRICS country has the highest GDP growth rate in recent years? 

    A) South Africa 

    B) Russia 

    C) China 

    D) India 

    Answer: D) India

Q. Which two BRICS countries have nuclear capabilities? 

    A) India and China 

    B) Russia and Brazil 

    C) South Africa and China 

    D) India and South Africa 

    Answer: A) India and China

Q. What is the primary purpose of the BRICS Business Council? 

    A) To discuss defense collaboration 

    B) To promote trade and investment between BRICS nations 

    C) To resolve political issues 

    D) To regulate financial markets 

    Answer: B) To promote trade and investment between BRICS nations

Q. Which BRICS nation is known for its mineral wealth, including gold and diamonds? 

    A) India 

    B) Brazil 

    C) South Africa 

    D) Russia 

    Answer: C) South Africa

Q. Which BRICS country is often referred to as the “World’s Factory” due to its manufacturing capabilities? 

    A) India 

    B) Russia 

    C) China 

    D) Brazil 

    Answer: C) China

Q. What is one of the major criticisms of BRICS? 

    A) Lack of military cooperation 

    B) Limited impact on global governance reforms 

    C) Failure to include more Western countries 

    D) Lack of financial transparency 

    Answer: B) Limited impact on global governance reforms

Q. Which of the following is a key environmental initiative supported by BRICS countries? 

    A) Global Green New Deal 

    B) Climate Action Plan 

    C) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 

    D) Paris Agreement 

    Answer: D) Paris Agreement

Q. How often is the BRICS summit held? 

    A) Every two years 

    B) Annually 

    C) Every five years 

    D) Twice a year 

    Answer: B) Annually

Q. Which BRICS nation has faced the highest inflation rates in recent years? 

    A) India 

    B) Brazil 

    C) South Africa 

    D) Russia 

    Answer: B) Brazil

Q. Which BRICS country has hosted the summit the most times? 

    A) China 

    B) India 

    C) Russia 

    D) Brazil 

    Answer: C) Russia

Q. BRICS countries are working together to establish alternatives to which global currency? 

    A) Euro 

    B) Yen 

    C) U.S. Dollar 

    D) British Pound 

    Answer: C) U.S. Dollar

Q. Which of the following best describes the BRICS strategy in international relations? 

    A) Hegemonic dominance 

    B) Multipolar world order 

    C) Isolationism 

    D) Protectionism 

    Answer: B) Multipolar world order

Q. BRICS nations are pushing for greater influence in which international organization? 

    A) International Monetary Fund (IMF) 

    B) World Trade Organization (WTO) 

    C) United Nations (UN) 

    D) All of the above 

    Answer: D) All of the above

Q. Which BRICS country is the largest natural gas exporter? 

    A) India 

    B) Brazil 

    C) China 

    D) Russia 

    Answer: D) Russia

Q. In which area have BRICS nations shown significant collaboration? 

    A) Renewable energy 

    B) Arms trade 

    C) Space exploration 

    D) Tourism 

    Answer: A) Renewable energy

Q. Which two BRICS nations have ongoing border disputes? 

    A) China and Brazil 

    B) India and China 

    C) Russia and South Africa 

    D) Brazil and India 

    Answer: B) India and China

Q. BRICS countries account for approximately what share of global trade? 

    A) 15% 

    B) 20% 

    C) 25% 

    D) 30% 

    Answer: C) 25%