Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
As of July 2026, the SCO has how many member states?
A. Eight
B. Nine
C. Ten
D. Twelve
Correct Answer: C
After Belarus joined in 2024, the SCO comprises ten member states.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The SCO emphasizes cooperation against terrorism, separatism and:
A. Extremism
B. International trade
C. Climate science
D. Public health only
Correct Answer: A
These are commonly called the three forces or evils in SCO cooperation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on:
A. 2 July 2004
B. 9 June 2017
C. 21 October 2022
D. 1 January 2025
Correct Answer: B
India and Pakistan were admitted as full SCO members at Astana in June 2017.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
CPEC is closely associated with China's:
A. Belt and Road Initiative
B. Marshall Plan
C. Warsaw Pact
D. Schengen Area
Correct Answer: A
CPEC is widely described as a flagship connectivity corridor of the BRI.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is primarily a framework for:
A. Regional connectivity and economic cooperation
B. A military alliance
C. A currency union
D. A nuclear treaty
Correct Answer: A
CPEC links infrastructure, energy, trade and development.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan acceded to ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation on:
A. 2 July 2004
B. 8 December 1985
C. 9 June 2017
D. 21 October 2022
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan acceded in Jakarta on the same day it joined the ARF.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan joined the ASEAN Regional Forum in:
A. 1993
B. 2001
C. 2004
D. 2010
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan was admitted as the 24th ARF participant on 2 July 2004.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan became a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in:
A. 1985
B. 1993
C. 2004
D. 2017
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan's sectoral dialogue partnership with ASEAN began in 1993.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Major Non-NATO Ally status means Pakistan is:
A. A formal NATO member
B. Eligible for specified US defence-cooperation benefits without NATO membership
C. Part of the European Union
D. A UN permanent member
Correct Answer: B
MNNA is a US legal designation, not NATO membership.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The United States designated Pakistan a Major Non-NATO Ally in:
A. 1998
B. 2001
C. 2004
D. 2011
Correct Answer: C
The designation was made in June 2004.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The post-9/11 policy restored Pakistan's strategic importance because of its location near:
A. Afghanistan
B. Brazil
C. Japan
D. South Africa
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's geography made it central to operations and diplomacy concerning Afghanistan.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
After the attacks of 11 September 2001, Pakistan joined the US-led:
A. War on Terror
B. Warsaw Pact
C. Non-Aligned Movement
D. European Union
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan became a key partner in counterterrorism and Afghanistan operations.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Kargil conflict occurred in:
A. 1998
B. 1999
C. 2001
D. 2004
Correct Answer: B
The conflict in the Kargil sector seriously damaged the Lahore peace process.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A major purpose of the Lahore process was to reduce:
A. Nuclear risks and bilateral tensions
B. Agricultural production
C. UN membership
D. Maritime trade
Correct Answer: A
The declaration and MoU addressed peace, security and nuclear confidence-building.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Lahore Declaration was signed by Nawaz Sharif and:
A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Manmohan Singh
D. P. V. Narasimha Rao
Correct Answer: A
Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee visited Lahore by bus.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Lahore Declaration was signed on:
A. 28 May 1998
B. 21 February 1999
C. 12 October 1999
D. 14 July 2001
Correct Answer: B
The prime ministers signed it in Lahore on 21 February 1999.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A further Pakistani nuclear test was conducted on:
A. 30 May 1998
B. 14 August 1998
C. 21 February 1999
D. 12 October 1999
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan conducted another test at Kharan on 30 May 1998.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The first series of Pakistan's 1998 tests is known as:
A. Chagai-I
B. Kirana-I
C. Lahore-I
D. Indus-I
Correct Answer: A
The 28 May tests are commonly known as Chagai-I.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's nuclear tests were conducted in response to tests by:
A. India
B. China
C. Russia
D. France
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan described the tests as a response to India's May 1998 tests.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan conducted its first nuclear tests on:
A. 11 May 1998
B. 28 May 1998
C. 30 May 1999
D. 21 February 1999
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan tested nuclear devices at Chagai on 28 May 1998.