GS PrelimsInternational relationsMiscellaneous2008

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : 1. A. Foreign Intelligence Service - 1. Israel 2. B. Ministry of State Security - 2. Britain 3. C. Secret Intelligence Service - 3. China 4. D. The Mossad - 4. Russia

A

A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

B

A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

C

A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

D

A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Matching the intelligence agency name with its country: 2. A. Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR): This is the primary external intelligence agency of Russia. (A -> 4) 3. B. Ministry of State Security (MSS): This is the main civilian intelligence, security, and secret police agency of China. (B -> 3) 4. C. Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), commonly known as MI6: This is the foreign intelligence agency of Britain (UK). (C -> 2) 5. D. The Mossad: This is the national intelligence agency of Israel. (D -> 1) 6. The correct match is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.

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