Greenland: US claims and Arctic geopolitics

1. Question 1Answer C

   On 13 January 2026 Greenland's prime minister said Greenland chooses Denmark over which country?

   • ARussia
   • BChina
   • CCorrect answer: United States
   • DCanada

   Core Trigger: US claims over Greenland revived; on 13 January 2026 its prime minister said Greenland chooses Denmark over the US.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   Which distinction does Greenland hold among the world's islands?

   • AMost populous island
   • BHighest island
   • COldest island
   • DCorrect answer: Largest island

   Territory: Greenland is the world's largest island and an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark; capital Nuuk.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 2

3. Question 3Answer A

   Which is/are correct? (1) Jens-Frederik Nielsen has been Greenland's Prime Minister since 7 April 2025. (2) Mette Frederiksen leads Greenland.

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   Current Head: Jens-Frederik Nielsen has been Greenland's Prime Minister since 7 April 2025; Mette Frederiksen leads Denmark.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Which US-operated base in north-west Greenland was formerly called Thule?

   • ACorrect answer: Pituffik Space Base
   • BKangerlussuaq Air Base
   • CNarsarsuaq Station
   • DStation Nord

   Key Site: The US operates Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule, in north-west Greenland.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 4

5. Question 5Answer B

   In which year did Greenland gain home rule?

   • A1953
   • BCorrect answer: 1979
   • C1985
   • D2009

   Autonomy Data: Greenland gained home rule in 1979 and self-government in 2009.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 5

6. Question 6Answer C

   Which Indian research station is located at Svalbard?

   • AMaitri
   • BBharati
   • CCorrect answer: Himadri
   • DDakshin Gangotri

   India Link: India's Arctic Policy (2022) and Himadri research station at Svalbard reflect its stake in Arctic governance.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 7

7. Question 7Answer D

   Which city houses Greenland's government and parliament?

   • AIlulissat
   • BSisimiut
   • CQaqortoq
   • DCorrect answer: Nuuk

   Seat: Nuuk, the capital, houses Greenland's government and parliament.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   Greenland's present self-government rests on the arrangement of which year?

   • ACorrect answer: 2009
   • B1979
   • C1985
   • D1953

   Founded: Self-government rests on the 2009 arrangement, which widened Greenland's powers beyond the 1979 home rule.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   Which 1933 PCIJ case upheld Danish sovereignty over all of Greenland?

   • ALotus case
   • BCorrect answer: Legal Status of Eastern Greenland
   • CMavrommatis Palestine Concessions
   • DS.S. Wimbledon case

   Landmark: The PCIJ's Legal Status of Eastern Greenland case (1933) upheld Danish sovereignty over the whole island.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Which is/are correct? (1) UN Charter Article 2(4) permits force against territorial integrity. (2) UN Charter Article 1(2) recognises self-determination.

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Articles: UN Charter Article 1(2) recognises self-determination; Article 2(4) bars force against territorial integrity.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 272, point 11

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