GK Quiz on MAHASAGAR

Test your knowledge about MAHASAGAR, India’s expanded maritime strategy evolved from SAGAR. It focuses not only on maritime security but also on economic growth and geopolitical interests, especially in the Indo-Pacific and Global South.

MAHASAGAR stands for Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region. The term means “Great Ocean” and reflects India’s broader maritime ambitions, including countering China’s influence and strengthening the Blue Economy.

1. What does MAHASAGAR stand for?

A. Maritime Alliance for Humanitarian and Strategic Growth Across Regions
B. Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region
C. Maritime Hub for Asian Security and Geopolitical Action
D. Marine Authority for High Seas and Global Affairs

Answer: B

2. MAHASAGAR is an expanded version of which initiative?

A. Act East Policy
B. Neighbourhood First
C. SAGAR
D. Indo-Pacific Vision

Answer: C

3. SAGAR was launched in which year?

A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017

Answer: B

4. SAGAR stands for:

A. Security and Growth for All in the Region
B. Strategic Alliance for Global Asian Relations
C. Sea and Geopolitical Action for Reform
D. Security and Global Affairs for Regions

Answer: A

5. MAHASAGAR primarily focuses on:

A. Land border security
B. Space diplomacy
C. Maritime security, economic and geopolitical concerns
D. Cyber security

Answer: C

6. The term “MAHASAGAR” literally means:

A. Blue Economy
B. Indian Ocean
C. Great Ocean
D. Strategic Waters

Answer: C

7. MAHASAGAR aims to counter the growing influence of:

A. USA
B. Russia
C. China
D. Japan

Answer: C

8. MAHASAGAR strengthens India’s role in which region?

A. Arctic
B. Indo-Pacific
C. Mediterranean
D. Atlantic

Answer: B

9. Blue Economy refers to:

A. Fishing only
B. Sustainable use of ocean resources
C. Ship manufacturing
D. Oil drilling only

Answer: B

10. MAHASAGAR supports which of the following?

A. Regional cooperation
B. Maritime domain awareness
C. Strategic partnerships
D. All of the above

Answer: D

11. Which Indian Prime Minister introduced SAGAR?

A. Manmohan Singh
B. Narendra Modi
C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D. Rajiv Gandhi

Answer: B

12. MAHASAGAR expands India’s outreach to:

A. Global South
B. European Union only
C. African Union only
D. NATO

Answer: A

13. Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) helps in:

A. Tracking sea activities
B. Air surveillance
C. Space research
D. Cyber tracking

Answer: A

14. The Indo-Pacific region connects which two oceans?

A. Arctic & Atlantic
B. Pacific & Atlantic
C. Indian & Pacific
D. Indian & Arctic

Answer: C

15. MAHASAGAR promotes:

A. Naval expansion only
B. Economic growth through maritime trade
C. Isolationism
D. Landlocked development

Answer: B

16. Which organization is central to implementing India’s maritime strategy?

A. Indian Army
B. Indian Air Force
C. Indian Navy
D. DRDO

Answer: C

17. MAHASAGAR reflects India’s vision of being a:

A. Land power
B. Space power
C. Net security provider
D. Cyber power

Answer: C

18. One of the key concerns addressed by MAHASAGAR is:

A. Climate change only
B. Maritime piracy
C. Agricultural reform
D. Railway expansion

Answer: B

19. The strategic importance of the Indian Ocean is mainly due to:

A. Tourism
B. Major sea trade routes
C. Space stations
D. Polar research

Answer: B

20. MAHASAGAR enhances cooperation with:

A. Island nations
B. Landlocked countries only
C. Antarctic states
D. Nordic countries

Answer: A

21. China’s maritime expansion is often linked with:

A. Silk Road Project
B. Belt and Road Initiative
C. ASEAN Treaty
D. QUAD Plus

Answer: B

22. Which strait is strategically important in the Indo-Pacific?

A. Strait of Gibraltar
B. Strait of Hormuz
C. Bering Strait
D. Bosporus Strait

Answer: B

23. MAHASAGAR aligns with India’s policy of:

A. Strategic autonomy
B. Isolationism
C. Colonial expansion
D. Neutral disengagement

Answer: A

24. The Indian Ocean carries approximately what percentage of global trade?

A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%

Answer: C

25. MAHASAGAR signifies India’s:

A. Reduced global role
B. Expanding maritime ambitions
C. Focus only on defense
D. Withdrawal from global partnerships

Answer: B