Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan describes its nuclear posture as based on:
A. Credible minimum deterrence
B. Unlimited first-use expansion
C. Complete dependence on foreign forces
D. Nuclear disarmament by Pakistan alone
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan links its capability to deterrence and strategic stability.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's nuclear policy gained urgency after India's nuclear test of:
A. 1964
B. 1974
C. 1988
D. 1991
Correct Answer: B
India's 1974 nuclear test intensified Pakistan's security concerns.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan hosted an Extraordinary OIC Summit in Islamabad in:
A. 1985
B. 1990
C. 1997
D. 2004
Correct Answer: C
The summit marked Pakistan's golden-jubilee year.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
COMSTECH, an OIC institution, is headquartered in:
A. Islamabad
B. Riyadh
C. Tehran
D. Dhaka
Correct Answer: A
The Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation is based in Islamabad.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat is in:
A. Jeddah
B. Islamabad
C. Cairo
D. Ankara
Correct Answer: A
The OIC General Secretariat is based in Jeddah.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan is a founding member of the:
A. OIC
B. European Union
C. NATO
D. ASEAN
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan has been an active founding member of the OIC.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Second Islamic Summit Conference was held in Lahore in:
A. 1969
B. 1974
C. 1980
D. 1997
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan hosted the second OIC summit in February 1974.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan formally recognized Bangladesh in:
A. 1971
B. 1972
C. 1974
D. 1979
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan recognized Bangladesh in February 1974.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Under the Simla framework, the 1971 ceasefire line in Kashmir became the:
A. Line of Control
B. Durand Line
C. Radcliffe Line
D. McMahon Line
Correct Answer: A
The ceasefire line was redesignated as the Line of Control.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Simla Agreement emphasized resolving differences through:
A. Bilateral negotiations and peaceful means
B. Permanent war
C. Only third-party military intervention
D. Economic blockade
Correct Answer: A
The parties committed to peaceful bilateral settlement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Simla Agreement was signed by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and:
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Rajiv Gandhi
D. Morarji Desai
Correct Answer: A
Bhutto and Indira Gandhi signed the bilateral agreement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Simla Agreement was signed on:
A. 10 January 1966
B. 2 July 1972
C. 22 February 1974
D. 21 February 1999
Correct Answer: B
India and Pakistan signed the Simla Agreement on 2 July 1972.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan rejoined the Commonwealth in:
A. 1974
B. 1979
C. 1985
D. 1989
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan rejoined after an absence of 17 years.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan withdrew from the Commonwealth in:
A. 1956
B. 1972
C. 1979
D. 1989
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan withdrew in 1972 following recognition of Bangladesh by Commonwealth members.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
After 1971, Pakistan's foreign policy placed greater emphasis on:
A. Islamic countries and diversification
B. Exclusive dependence on SEATO
C. Ending relations with China
D. Leaving the UN
Correct Answer: A
The post-war period sought support from Muslim states, China and broader partners.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The 1971 war resulted in the emergence of:
A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Nepal
D. Bhutan
Correct Answer: A
East Pakistan became the independent state of Bangladesh.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan played an important role in facilitating the early 1970s opening between:
A. United States and China
B. India and Israel
C. USSR and Japan
D. Iran and Iraq
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan facilitated secret US-China contacts, including Henry Kissinger's 1971 journey.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The US arms embargo during the 1965 war contributed to Pakistan's:
A. Disillusionment with Western alliances
B. Entry into NATO
C. Withdrawal from the UN
D. Recognition of Israel
Correct Answer: A
The embargo weakened trust in alliance guarantees and encouraged diversification.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Tashkent negotiations were facilitated by the:
A. Soviet Union
B. China
C. OIC
D. World Bank
Correct Answer: A
The Soviet leadership hosted and facilitated the settlement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Tashkent Declaration was signed by Ayub Khan and:
A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Correct Answer: A
President Ayub Khan and Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri signed it.