Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
The aerial engagement between Pakistan and India following Balakot occurred on:
A. 27 February 2019
B. 26 February 2019
C. 1 March 2019
D. 5 August 2019
Correct Answer: A
The two air forces engaged on 27 February 2019.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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India announced an air strike near Balakot on:
A. 26 February 2019
B. 14 February 2019
C. 27 February 2019
D. 1 March 2019
Correct Answer: A
India's official statement concerning the Balakot strike was issued on 26 February 2019.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Pulwama attack occurred on:
A. 14 February 2019
B. 26 February 2019
C. 27 February 2019
D. 5 August 2019
Correct Answer: A
The attack on a CRPF convoy occurred on 14 February 2019.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in:
A. 2017
B. 2005
C. 2011
D. 2021
Correct Answer: A
Both states joined the SCO as full members at the Astana summit in 2017.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The 19th SAARC Summit scheduled for Islamabad in 2016 was:
A. Postponed
B. Held as planned
C. Moved permanently to Kathmandu
D. Converted into an SCO summit
Correct Answer: A
The summit could not be held after several member states declined to participate.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Uri attack occurred in:
A. September 2016
B. January 2016
C. November 2008
D. February 2019
Correct Answer: A
The September 2016 attack intensified bilateral tensions.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Pathankot airbase attack occurred in:
A. January 2016
B. September 2016
C. February 2019
D. April 2025
Correct Answer: A
The attack took place at the beginning of 2016.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Mumbai attacks primarily affected the continuation of the:
A. Composite Dialogue
B. Indus Waters Treaty
C. Nuclear list exchange
D. Religious-shrines protocol
Correct Answer: A
The structured dialogue was suspended after the attacks.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Mumbai attacks that caused a major breakdown in dialogue began on:
A. 26 November 2008
B. 13 December 2001
C. 14 February 2019
D. 18 September 2016
Correct Answer: A
The attacks of 26–29 November 2008 severely damaged the Composite Dialogue process.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani attended the 2011 World Cup semifinal at Mohali with Indian Prime Minister:
A. Manmohan Singh
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C. Narendra Modi
D. I. K. Gujral
Correct Answer: A
The meeting was another notable example of cricket diplomacy.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
A prominent example of cricket diplomacy occurred when President Zia-ul-Haq visited India in:
A. 1987
B. 1971
C. 1999
D. 2008
Correct Answer: A
The 1987 Jaipur visit occurred during the Brasstacks crisis.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
Cricket diplomacy refers to the use of cricket-related visits to support:
A. Political engagement and confidence-building
B. Nuclear testing
C. River arbitration
D. Border demarcation
Correct Answer: A
Leaders have used major cricket matches as opportunities for diplomatic contact.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The 2005 earthquake led Pakistan and India to:
A. Open several LoC crossing points for relief and family contacts
B. Abolish the LoC
C. Terminate UNMOGIP
D. Create a common army
Correct Answer: A
The disaster prompted humanitarian cooperation and opening of crossing points.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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A major distinguishing feature of the Kartarpur Corridor is:
A. Visa-free travel under a special permit system
B. A common passport
C. Permanent dual citizenship
D. Unrestricted settlement rights
Correct Answer: A
Indian pilgrims use the corridor without a regular Pakistani visa, subject to agreed procedures.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Kartarpur Corridor provides Indian pilgrims access to:
A. Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur
B. Data Darbar Lahore
C. Katas Raj only
D. Mohenjo-daro
Correct Answer: A
It connects the Indian border area with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Narowal District.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Kartarpur Corridor was inaugurated on:
A. 9 November 2019
B. 24 October 2019
C. 14 August 2019
D. 1 January 2020
Correct Answer: A
The corridor was inaugurated ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement was signed on:
A. 24 October 2019
B. 9 November 2019
C. 5 August 2019
D. 21 May 2008
Correct Answer: A
The operational agreement was signed shortly before the corridor's inauguration.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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The Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines is particularly important for:
A. Sikh, Muslim and Hindu pilgrims
B. Military attachés
C. Water engineers
D. Nuclear inspectors
Correct Answer: A
The protocol supports organized pilgrimage across the border.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
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A recurring humanitarian problem in Pakistan–India relations concerns the detention of:
A. Fishermen who cross an insufficiently demarcated maritime boundary
B. Only airline pilots
C. Only diplomats
D. Only tourists at airports
Correct Answer: A
Fishermen are frequently detained after unintentionally crossing the maritime boundary near Sir Creek.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Relations - Pak - India Relations
The exchange of prisoner lists continued on 1 July 2026 under the:
A. Consular Access Agreement
B. Simla Agreement only
C. Indus Waters Treaty
D. Lahore Declaration only
Correct Answer: A
Both sides exchanged lists in accordance with the 2008 agreement.