Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Which issue most directly links Pakistan–India relations to food and water security?
A. Indus river-system management
B. Siachen tourism
C. SAARC cultural festivals
D. Cricket scheduling
Correct Answer: A
The Indus basin supports agriculture, energy and livelihoods in both countries.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
The two states' possession of nuclear weapons makes crisis management especially dependent on:
A. Communication, restraint and confidence-building measures
B. Complete diplomatic silence
C. Unannounced missile testing
D. Abolition of hotlines
Correct Answer: A
Nuclear risk increases the importance of notification agreements, hotlines and ceasefire mechanisms.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Pakistan and India both joined the SCO primarily as:
A. Full member states
B. Observer missions only
C. Dialogue partners only
D. Founding members in 2001
Correct Answer: A
They became full members in 2017.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
A major effect of Pakistan–India rivalry on SAARC has been:
A. Repeated obstruction of summit-level cooperation
B. Creation of a common army
C. Adoption of a single currency
D. Abolition of borders
Correct Answer: A
Bilateral tensions have frequently constrained SAARC's regional agenda.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
SAARC was formally established by the signing of its Charter in:
A. Dhaka in 1985
B. Islamabad in 2004
C. Kathmandu in 2014
D. New Delhi in 1972
Correct Answer: A
The SAARC Charter was signed in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Pakistan and India are both founding members of:
A. SAARC
B. ASEAN
C. NATO
D. GCC
Correct Answer: A
Both countries were among the seven founding members of SAARC in 1985.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
As of August 2026, a comprehensive formal Pakistan–India dialogue process was:
A. Not restored
B. Meeting every month
C. Converted into a trilateral process with China
D. Replaced by SAARC arbitration
Correct Answer: A
Official Pakistani briefings continued to call for dialogue, but a comprehensive structured process had not resumed.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
The continuation of nuclear and prisoner-list exchanges during political crises illustrates the resilience of:
A. Institutional confidence-building and humanitarian mechanisms
B. A common currency
C. A military alliance
D. A customs union
Correct Answer: A
Certain treaty-based mechanisms have continued even when broader political dialogue was frozen.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Pakistan and India exchanged prisoner lists most recently in the workbook's coverage period on:
A. 1 July 2026
B. 1 January 2025
C. 10 May 2025
D. 25 February 2021
Correct Answer: A
The twice-yearly consular list exchange occurred again on 1 July 2026.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Despite severe tensions, Pakistan and India exchanged nuclear-installation lists again on:
A. 1 January 2026
B. 10 May 2025
C. 1 July 2026 only
D. 23 April 2025
Correct Answer: A
The annual exchange continued in accordance with the 1988 agreement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
As of July 2026, Pakistan continued to reject India's attempt to place which treaty in abeyance?
A. Indus Waters Treaty
B. Lahore Declaration
C. Nehru–Liaquat Pact
D. Religious Shrines Protocol
Correct Answer: A
The Indus Waters issue remained a major unresolved element of bilateral tension.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Pakistan stated after the 10 May 2025 announcement that it remained committed to:
A. Faithful implementation of the ceasefire
B. Immediate termination of all bilateral agreements
C. A permanent closure of all diplomatic channels
D. Withdrawal from the United Nations
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan publicly reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the ceasefire.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
According to India's official statement, the cessation took effect at:
A. 1700 hours Indian Standard Time
B. 0000 hours GMT
C. 1200 hours Pakistan Standard Time
D. 0900 hours Indian Standard Time
Correct Answer: A
India stated that the cessation would take effect from 1700 hours IST on 10 May 2025.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
The direct military channel used to finalize the 10 May 2025 cessation involved the:
A. Directors General of Military Operations
B. Indus Waters Commissioners
C. Commerce Secretaries
D. SAARC Secretary-General
Correct Answer: A
The two DGMOs communicated directly to agree the cessation arrangements.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
The May 2025 cessation applied to military action on:
A. Land, in the air and at sea
B. Only the Line of Control
C. Only air operations
D. Only maritime operations
Correct Answer: A
The official statement covered firing and military action on land, in the air and at sea.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
India and Pakistan agreed to stop firing and military action on:
A. 10 May 2025
B. 7 May 2025
C. 22 April 2025
D. 23 May 2025
Correct Answer: A
The cessation of firing and military action was agreed on 10 May 2025.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Pakistan's military response of 10 May 2025 was named:
A. Bunyan-um-Marsoos
B. Operation Gibraltar
C. Operation Grand Slam
D. Operation Rah-e-Rast
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan officially referred to its response as Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
India's military action beginning on the night of 6–7 May 2025 was officially named:
A. Operation Sindoor
B. Operation Parakram
C. Operation Meghdoot
D. Operation Vijay 1971
Correct Answer: A
India used the name Operation Sindoor for its May 2025 military operation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Pakistan announced reduction of the Indian High Commission's strength in Islamabad to:
A. 30 diplomats and staff members
B. 10 diplomats
C. 50 diplomats
D. 100 diplomats
Correct Answer: A
The April 2025 NSC measures set the mission strength at 30 from 30 April 2025.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Pakistan's April 2025 measures suspended Indian nationals' visas under the:
A. SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme
B. Schengen Agreement
C. Commonwealth Working Holiday Scheme
D. Kartarpur permit system for Sikh pilgrims
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan suspended SVES visas, while identifying an exception for Sikh religious pilgrims.