Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which country lies to the southwest of Pakistan?
A. China
B. Iran
C. India
D. Tajikistan
Correct Answer: B
Iran borders Balochistan on Pakistan's southwest.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which country forms Pakistan's eastern land boundary?
A. India
B. Iran
C. China
D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: A
India lies along Pakistan's eastern side, from the Kashmir region to the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which country lies to the northeast of Pakistan?
A. Iran
B. Afghanistan
C. China
D. India
Correct Answer: C
China borders Pakistan in the northeast through the high mountain region of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which sea lies to the south of Pakistan?
A. Red Sea
B. Arabian Sea
C. Caspian Sea
D. Black Sea
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan's southern coastline opens onto the Arabian Sea, which is part of the northern Indian Ocean.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Pakistan is geographically located in which region of Asia?
A. South Asia
B. Southeast Asia
C. Central Asia
D. West Asia only
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan is a South Asian country, although its position also links South Asia with Central Asia and the Middle East.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's foreign policy must simultaneously manage security, development and:
A. International reputation and diplomatic influence
B. Only weather forecasts
C. Only sports diplomacy
D. Only population growth
Correct Answer: A
Modern foreign policy integrates material interests, values and national image.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The UN, OIC, SCO, SAARC and ECO are examples of Pakistan's:
A. Multilateral engagement
B. Isolationism
C. Colonial policy
D. Domestic legislation
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan uses global, Islamic and regional organizations to pursue its interests.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Simla and Lahore agreements both illustrate the use of:
A. Bilateral diplomacy for India-Pakistan conflict management
B. NATO collective defence
C. OIC economic integration
D. UN trusteeship
Correct Answer: A
Both were bilateral frameworks designed to manage disputes and reduce tension.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The central lesson of the 1965 and 1971 experiences for Pakistan was the importance of:
A. Self-reliance and diversified external relations
B. Depending completely on one alliance
C. Leaving the UN
D. Ending defence planning
Correct Answer: A
Wars exposed limitations of external guarantees and encouraged diversification.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's alliance with Western pacts in the 1950s and later outreach to China demonstrates:
A. Foreign-policy diversification over time
B. Permanent neutrality
C. Withdrawal from Asia
D. No concern for security
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan adjusted external partnerships when alliance expectations and regional conditions changed.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The strongest analytical explanation for Pakistan's changing alliances is:
A. Adaptation to security threats and shifts in the international system
B. Random change without national interests
C. Only changes in climate
D. Only ceremonial diplomacy
Correct Answer: A
Foreign-policy phases reflect regional threats, global power structures and economic needs.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Which foreign-policy instrument is most suitable for reducing nuclear misunderstanding between India and Pakistan?
A. Confidence-building measures and hotlines
B. Ending communication
C. Unannounced deployments
D. Trade boycotts only
Correct Answer: A
CBMs, notification agreements and secure communications reduce escalation risks.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Which principle is most directly challenged when a state intervenes in another country's internal politics?
A. Non-interference
B. Economic diplomacy
C. Public diplomacy
D. Cultural exchange
Correct Answer: A
Non-interference protects domestic jurisdiction and sovereignty.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Which issue requires Pakistan to balance relations with both Iran and Gulf Arab states?
A. Middle Eastern regional rivalries
B. South American trade only
C. Arctic security
D. European fisheries
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan seeks close relations with both neighbouring Iran and Gulf partners.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The shift from geopolitics to geo-economics means greater emphasis on:
A. Trade, investment, connectivity and development
B. Ending all security policy
C. Leaving regional organizations
D. Abolishing borders
Correct Answer: A
Geo-economics supplements security policy with productive economic links.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Which best describes Pakistan's contemporary foreign-policy direction?
A. Balancing security with geo-economics and diversified partnerships
B. Exclusive dependence on one military bloc
C. Complete isolationism
D. Withdrawal from multilateral organizations
Correct Answer: A
Current policy combines security, connectivity, economic diplomacy and multilateral engagement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan attended the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in 2026 in:
A. Manila
B. Dhaka
C. Tashkent
D. Jeddah
Correct Answer: A
The 33rd ARF ministerial meeting was scheduled in Manila in July 2026.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
As of July 2026, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister is:
A. Mohammad Ishaq Dar
B. Agha Shahi
C. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
D. Sir Zafarullah Khan
Correct Answer: A
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in this position.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A non-permanent UN Security Council member normally serves for:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Four years
D. Five years
Correct Answer: B
The General Assembly elects ten non-permanent members for two-year terms.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan held the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in:
A. July 2025
B. January 2026
C. July 2026
D. December 2026
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan held the Council presidency in July 2025 during its current term.