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The first India–Pakistan ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir became effective on:
A. 1 January 1949
B. 24 January 1949
C. 27 July 1949
D. 1 January 1950
Correct Answer: A
The ceasefire ending the first war took effect on 1 January 1949.
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The UNCIP resolution of 5 January 1949 is particularly associated with the principle of a:
A. Bilateral customs union
B. Free and impartial plebiscite
C. Permanent military alliance
D. Common currency
Correct Answer: B
It further elaborated the proposed plebiscite arrangements for Jammu and Kashmir.
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The UNCIP resolution establishing the ceasefire and truce framework was adopted on:
A. 13 August 1948
B. 21 April 1948
C. 27 July 1949
D. 2 July 1972
Correct Answer: A
The 13 August 1948 UNCIP resolution contained ceasefire, truce and consultation provisions.
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The United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan is abbreviated as:
A. UNMOGIP
B. UNCIP
C. UNIPOM
D. UNHCR
Correct Answer: B
UNCIP was created to assist in resolving the India–Pakistan question.
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UN Security Council Resolution 47 dealt with restoration of peace and a proposed:
A. Customs union
B. Plebiscite
C. Military alliance
D. River commission
Correct Answer: B
The resolution addressed demilitarization steps and a free and impartial plebiscite.
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 47 on Jammu and Kashmir was adopted on:
A. 20 January 1948
B. 21 April 1948
C. 13 August 1948
D. 5 January 1949
Correct Answer: B
Resolution 47 was adopted at the Security Council's 286th meeting on 21 April 1948.
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India referred the Jammu and Kashmir issue to the United Nations Security Council in:
A. January 1948
B. August 1947
C. July 1949
D. September 1965
Correct Answer: A
India brought the matter before the Security Council at the beginning of January 1948.
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Pakistan and India inherited a shared system of railways, canals and administration from:
A. The Ottoman Empire
B. British India
C. The Soviet Union
D. The Mughal Empire alone
Correct Answer: B
Partition divided institutions and infrastructure previously administered under British India.
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The India–Pakistan Trade Agreement signed in New Delhi on 5 August 1952 initially covered a period beginning on:
A. 8 August 1952
B. 1 January 1953
C. 14 August 1952
D. 1 April 1952
Correct Answer: A
The agreement provided that its operative period would begin on 8 August 1952.
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The Inter-Dominion Agreement of 4 May 1948 was primarily related to:
A. Air services
B. Canal-water supplies
C. Postal services
D. Refugee citizenship
Correct Answer: B
The agreement addressed the canal-water dispute between East and West Punjab.
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Who signed the Nehru–Liaquat Agreement for Pakistan?
A. Khawaja Nazimuddin
B. Liaquat Ali Khan
C. Muhammad Ali Bogra
D. Ghulam Muhammad
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan was represented by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
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The principal purpose of the Nehru–Liaquat Agreement was to protect:
A. Military installations
B. Religious minorities
C. Maritime boundaries
D. Nuclear facilities
Correct Answer: B
It committed each government to ensure security, citizenship equality and fundamental freedoms for minorities.
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The Nehru–Liaquat Agreement was signed on:
A. 8 April 1950
B. 21 April 1948
C. 19 September 1960
D. 10 January 1966
Correct Answer: A
Prime Ministers Liaquat Ali Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru signed it in New Delhi on 8 April 1950.
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The Nehru–Liaquat Agreement is also commonly known as the:
A. Delhi Pact
B. Karachi Pact
C. Tashkent Pact
D. Lahore Pact
Correct Answer: A
The 1950 minority-protection agreement is commonly called the Delhi Pact.
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The first armed conflict between Pakistan and India occurred mainly over:
A. Sir Creek
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Siachen Glacier
D. Rann of Kutch
Correct Answer: B
The 1947–48 conflict centred on the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Which dispute became the central and longest-running issue in Pakistan–India relations?
A. Goa
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Sikkim
D. Pondicherry
Correct Answer: B
Jammu and Kashmir has remained the core territorial and political dispute between the two countries.
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The Radcliffe Award was publicly announced on:
A. 14 August 1947
B. 15 August 1947
C. 17 August 1947
D. 30 September 1947
Correct Answer: C
The boundary award was published two days after the transfer of power in India.
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The boundary between the two new dominions in Punjab and Bengal was determined principally by the:
A. Cripps Commission
B. Radcliffe Boundary Commissions
C. Simon Commission
D. Cabinet Mission
Correct Answer: B
The Punjab and Bengal Boundary Commissions were chaired by Sir Cyril Radcliffe.
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After independence in 1947, Pakistan and India established diplomatic relations by appointing:
A. Governors-General
B. High Commissioners
C. Consuls-General only
D. UN observers
Correct Answer: B
As Commonwealth countries, the two states established diplomatic missions headed by High Commissioners.