Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan and Iran are both members of the:
A. Organization of Islamic Cooperation
B. European Union
C. NATO
D. ASEAN
Correct Answer: A
Both states cooperate extensively within the OIC.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Which country was not an original RCD member?
A. Pakistan
B. Iran
C. Türkiye
D. Kazakhstan
Correct Answer: D
Kazakhstan joined ECO during the 1992 expansion.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
ECO expanded from three to ten members in:
A. 1985
B. 1992
C. 2001
D. 2017
Correct Answer: B
Afghanistan and six newly independent Central Asian republics joined in 1992.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The basic constituent document of ECO is the:
A. Treaty of Izmir
B. Treaty of Tehran
C. Lahore Declaration
D. Charter of Dhaka
Correct Answer: A
The Treaty of Izmir is ECO's foundational instrument.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The headquarters of ECO are in:
A. Islamabad
B. Tehran
C. Ankara
D. Tashkent
Correct Answer: B
ECO's permanent headquarters are located in Tehran.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
RCD was transformed into the Economic Cooperation Organization in:
A. 1979
B. 1985
C. 1992
D. 2001
Correct Answer: B
The three founding states rechristened RCD as ECO in 1985.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan's early recognition of revolutionary Iran demonstrated:
A. A desire to preserve neighbourly relations despite regime change
B. A claim over Iranian territory
C. Rejection of diplomatic relations
D. Withdrawal from the OIC
Correct Answer: A
The decision showed an emphasis on continuity and non-interference.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Which development most directly transformed Iran's domestic political system in 1979?
A. Islamic Revolution
B. RCD summit
C. CENTO expansion
D. Indus Waters Treaty
Correct Answer: A
The Islamic Revolution replaced the Pahlavi monarchy.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The post-1979 relationship retained continuity primarily because of:
A. Geography and deep societal links
B. A common currency
C. A single-party government
D. A shared military command
Correct Answer: A
Neighbourhood, culture, religion and cross-border communities ensured continuity despite ideological change.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan's policy during the Iran–Iraq War was generally characterized by:
A. Avoiding direct military involvement and maintaining relations with Iran
B. Joining Iraq's invasion
C. Breaking all ties with Iran
D. Occupying Iranian territory
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan sought a balanced position while maintaining its relationship with Iran.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
A major challenge after 1979 was balancing Pakistan's relations with Iran and:
A. Arab Gulf states and the United States
B. Latin America only
C. Scandinavia only
D. Pacific microstates
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan has often balanced ties with Iran against strong relations with the United States and Gulf Arab partners.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Following the Iranian Revolution, Pakistan–Iran relations shifted from monarchical ties to relations between:
A. Two Islamic republics
B. Two European monarchies
C. A colony and an empire
D. Two communist states
Correct Answer: A
Both states officially use the title Islamic Republic.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan also withdrew from CENTO in:
A. 1979
B. 1964
C. 1985
D. 1992
Correct Answer: A
The organization ceased to function in 1979 after withdrawals by Iran and Pakistan.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted in Iran's withdrawal from:
A. CENTO
B. ECO
C. OIC
D. The United Nations
Correct Answer: A
Iran withdrew from CENTO after the revolution, contributing to the alliance's collapse.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize:
A. The Islamic Republic of Iran after the 1979 Revolution
B. The Soviet annexation of Iran
C. A restored Qajar monarchy
D. An Iranian military occupation of Pakistan
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan quickly recognized the new Islamic Republic.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
The Iranian Revolution occurred in:
A. 1969
B. 1979
C. 1989
D. 1999
Correct Answer: B
The monarchy was replaced by the Islamic Republic in 1979.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
During the 1970s Baloch insurgency in Pakistan, Iran provided the government with:
A. Security and material assistance
B. Support for secession
C. A naval blockade
D. UN sanctions
Correct Answer: A
The Shah's government assisted Pakistan against insurgent spillover risks.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Iran's concern regarding Pakistan's disintegration was partly related to possible instability among:
A. Borderland Baloch populations
B. Scandinavian communities
C. Pacific islanders
D. South American migrants
Correct Answer: A
Tehran feared that instability could affect its own Sistan-Baluchestan region.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
During the 1971 war, the Shah's government primarily supported:
A. Pakistan's territorial integrity
B. India's annexation of West Pakistan
C. The dissolution of Iran
D. A UN trusteeship over Pakistan
Correct Answer: A
Iran opposed further disintegration of Pakistan and supported its territorial integrity.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - Iran Relations
Iran's support to Pakistan during the 1965 war reflected their:
A. Cold War strategic alignment
B. Membership of SAARC
C. Common border with India
D. Joint colonial administration
Correct Answer: A
Both countries had a shared strategic outlook and belonged to CENTO.