CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A country's economic strength affects foreign policy by shaping its:
A. Diplomatic and strategic capacity
B. Weather patterns
C. National language
D. Time zone
Correct Answer: A
Economic capacity supports defence, aid, trade leverage and diplomatic reach.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's Islamic identity most directly influences its relations with:
A. Muslim countries and the OIC
B. NATO only
C. Latin America only
D. Antarctica
Correct Answer: A
Islamic solidarity is a constitutional and diplomatic priority.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Which is a major determinant of Pakistan's foreign policy?
A. Geography
B. Security environment
C. Economic needs
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D
Foreign policy reflects geographic, security, economic, ideological and domestic factors.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's coastline gives it access to the:
A. Arabian Sea
B. Baltic Sea
C. Black Sea
D. Caspian Sea
Correct Answer: A
Maritime access shapes trade, energy and security policy.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan shares land borders with India, China, Afghanistan and:
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Turkey
D. Tajikistan
Correct Answer: B
Iran is Pakistan's southwestern neighbour.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's geographical location connects South Asia with:
A. West and Central Asia
B. Only Southern Africa
C. Only Western Europe
D. South America
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan lies at the intersection of South, West and Central Asian regions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Strategic autonomy means maintaining:
A. Independent decision-making in external affairs
B. No relations with major powers
C. Automatic support for one bloc
D. No defence capability
Correct Answer: A
Strategic autonomy seeks room to choose policies according to national interest.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A policy of peaceful coexistence requires:
A. Respect despite political differences
B. Identical political systems
C. No diplomatic relations
D. Permanent alliances
Correct Answer: A
States can cooperate while retaining different political and social systems.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Geo-economics emphasizes the use of:
A. Economic tools and connectivity for strategic objectives
B. Only geography textbooks
C. Only military occupation
D. Religious law alone
Correct Answer: A
Geo-economics links trade, infrastructure, investment and strategy.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Hard power relies mainly on:
A. Coercive military or economic capabilities
B. Cultural exchange only
C. Tourism advertisements
D. Academic scholarships only
Correct Answer: A
Hard power uses material capabilities and coercive leverage.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Soft power is best described as influence through:
A. Culture, values, reputation and attraction
B. Military coercion only
C. Economic sanctions only
D. Border closure
Correct Answer: A
Soft power persuades through attraction rather than force.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's foreign policy places special emphasis on the dispute of:
A. Cyprus
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Western Sahara only
D. Falkland Islands
Correct Answer: B
Kashmir is identified as a core security and foreign-policy concern.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
National security in foreign policy includes protection of:
A. Sovereignty, territorial integrity and strategic interests
B. Only tourism revenue
C. Only currency design
D. Only sports teams
Correct Answer: A
Security and geo-strategic interests are core external objectives.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Bilateral diplomacy involves relations between:
A. Two states
B. All UN members
C. Only military alliances
D. Several regional blocs
Correct Answer: A
Bilateral relations are conducted between two countries.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Multilateral diplomacy refers to engagement involving:
A. Only two states
B. Several states or international organizations
C. Only private citizens
D. Only provincial governments
Correct Answer: B
Multilateral diplomacy takes place in bodies such as the UN, OIC, SCO and SAARC.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's foreign policy officially seeks to project the country as:
A. An isolated state
B. A dynamic, progressive and moderate Islamic country
C. A colonial dependency
D. A closed military economy
Correct Answer: B
Image projection is listed among foreign-policy objectives.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Safeguarding the interests of Pakistanis abroad is an objective concerning the:
A. Diaspora
B. Civil service only
C. Judiciary only
D. Provincial cabinets
Correct Answer: A
Protection and facilitation of overseas Pakistanis is a stated foreign-policy objective.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Economic diplomacy seeks primarily to promote:
A. Trade, investment and development partnerships
B. Only military recruitment
C. Only border fencing
D. Only ceremonial visits
Correct Answer: A
Economic diplomacy uses external relations to advance economic interests.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The principle of non-aggression requires states to avoid:
A. Diplomatic negotiations
B. Threat or use of force against one another
C. Trade agreements
D. Cultural exchanges
Correct Answer: B
Non-aggression is a basic norm of peaceful interstate relations.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Non-interference means avoiding intervention in another state's:
A. Internal affairs
B. International trade only
C. Tourism sector
D. Postal service
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's stated policy includes non-interference in the internal affairs of other states.