CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
China’s economic role in Pakistan is especially prominent in:
A. Infrastructure and energy
B. Arctic exploration
C. Atlantic shipping
D. European agriculture
Correct Answer: A
Chinese investment has been particularly significant in infrastructure, energy and connectivity.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
The agreement intended to liberalize bilateral banking and services is known as the:
A. Agreement on Trade in Services
B. Indus Water Treaty
C. Asian Monetary Treaty
D. Gwadar Shipping Accord
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan and China also cooperate under an agreement concerning trade in services.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
A continuing economic concern for Pakistan in its trade with China is:
A. Absence of imports
B. Bilateral trade imbalance
C. Complete ban on rice exports
D. Lack of diplomatic relations
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan seeks greater access to the Chinese market to reduce its bilateral trade imbalance.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Phase II of the Pakistan–China FTA seeks eventual tariff elimination on at least:
A. 25% of products
B. 50% of products
C. 75% of products
D. 90% of products
Correct Answer: D
Both parties agreed to work toward eliminating tariffs on no less than 90% of products.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
The first phase of the Pakistan–China FTA came into force in:
A. 2005
B. 2007
C. 2011
D. 2015
Correct Answer: B
Implementation began in July 2007.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
The Pakistan–China Free Trade Agreement was signed in:
A. 2001
B. 2006
C. 2013
D. 2019
Correct Answer: B
The first-phase FTA was signed in Islamabad in November 2006.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Which is a major Pakistani import from China?
A. Machinery and mechanical appliances
B. Raw cotton only
C. Tea only
D. Live animals only
Correct Answer: A
Machinery, metals, chemicals, plastics and transport equipment are major imports from China.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Which is a major Pakistani export to China?
A. Cotton yarn
B. Commercial aircraft
C. Crude petroleum only
D. Heavy railway engines
Correct Answer: A
Cotton yarn, cotton fabric, rice, leather and fish products are important Pakistani exports.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, Pakistan is China’s second-largest trading partner in:
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. South Asia
D. Southeast Asia
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan is described as China’s second-largest trading partner in South Asia.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
China is currently Pakistan’s:
A. Smallest Asian trading partner
B. Largest single trading partner
C. Only export market
D. Principal agricultural competitor
Correct Answer: B
China is officially identified as Pakistan’s largest single trading partner.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
High-level exchanges between Pakistan and China are considered:
A. Irrelevant to bilateral relations
B. A hallmark of bilateral relations
C. Limited to military officers
D. Restricted to trade delegations
Correct Answer: B
Regular exchanges between national leaders are described as a hallmark of the relationship.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
China has repeatedly expressed support for Pakistan’s:
A. Sovereignty and territorial integrity
B. Withdrawal from all international organizations
C. Annexation of Central Asia
D. Membership of NATO
Correct Answer: A
China officially supports Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence, security and territorial integrity.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Pakistan supports China’s position on matters involving:
A. Taiwan
B. Xinjiang and Xizang
C. Hong Kong
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan has consistently supported China on issues that Beijing identifies as its core interests.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Which subject is included in Pakistan–China institutional consultations?
A. Counterterrorism
B. Arms control
C. Border management
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D
Consultations cover counterterrorism, arms control, maritime affairs, border management and other areas.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Pakistan and China maintain a dedicated dialogue mechanism concerning:
A. Maritime affairs
B. Antarctic governance only
C. European Union enlargement
D. NATO expansion
Correct Answer: A
Maritime dialogue is one of several institutional bilateral consultation mechanisms.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Pakistan–China Bilateral Political Consultations are normally conducted at:
A. Local government level
B. Foreign secretary and vice-minister level
C. Provincial governor level
D. Military academy level
Correct Answer: B
Political consultations are conducted between Pakistan’s foreign secretary and China’s vice foreign minister.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Which mechanism operates at the foreign-ministers’ level?
A. Border Trade Council
B. Strategic Dialogue
C. Consular Committee
D. Cultural Commission
Correct Answer: B
The Pakistan–China Strategic Dialogue is held at foreign-ministers’ level.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Pakistan and China principally base their relationship on:
A. Ideological uniformity
B. Mutual trust, respect and benefit
C. A formal collective-defence treaty
D. Shared colonial administration
Correct Answer: B
Bilateral statements emphasize mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual benefit.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Under Pakistan’s One-China policy, Taiwan is regarded as:
A. An independent UN member
B. A neutral territory
C. An inalienable part of China
D. An autonomous international zone
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan officially considers Taiwan an inalienable part of Chinese territory.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - China Relations
Pakistan’s policy regarding Taiwan is based on the:
A. Two-China principle
B. One-China principle
C. Neutrality principle
D. Strategic ambiguity principle
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan recognizes the government of the People’s Republic of China under the One-China principle.