Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan was among the early countries to recognize the:
A. People's Republic of China
B. European Union
C. Russian Federation in 1917
D. ASEAN Secretariat
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan recognized the PRC and developed close relations from 1951.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan and the People's Republic of China established diplomatic relations on:
A. 1 October 1949
B. 21 May 1951
C. 1 January 1955
D. 2 March 1963
Correct Answer: B
Diplomatic relations were established on 21 May 1951.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations on:
A. 1 May 1948
B. 21 May 1951
C. 23 September 1955
D. 10 January 1966
Correct Answer: A
Diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union were established on 1 May 1948.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan and the United States established diplomatic relations on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 22 August 1947
C. 30 September 1947
D. 1 May 1948
Correct Answer: A
The two countries established diplomatic relations on 15 August 1947.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Which country was the first to recognize Pakistan?
A. United States
B. Iran
C. China
D. Turkey
Correct Answer: B
Iran recognized Pakistan on 22 August 1947.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan became a member of the United Nations on:
A. 14 August 1947
B. 30 September 1947
C. 1 January 1948
D. 23 March 1956
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan was admitted to the UN on 30 September 1947.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Economic connectivity can transform Pakistan from a strategic location into a:
A. Trade and energy corridor
B. Landlocked island
C. Closed economy
D. Single-crop state
Correct Answer: A
Regional corridors are central to Pakistan's geo-economic vision.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Climate diplomacy has become important to Pakistan because of its:
A. High vulnerability to climate shocks
B. Absence of rivers
C. Lack of agriculture
D. No coastal areas
Correct Answer: A
Floods, heat, glaciers and water risks create major foreign-policy and financing concerns.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Public diplomacy targets:
A. Foreign publics and opinion
B. Only domestic tax officials
C. Only military commanders
D. Only parliamentarians
Correct Answer: A
Public diplomacy explains policies and builds external goodwill.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Preventive diplomacy aims to:
A. Stop disputes from escalating into conflict
B. Promote arms races
C. End diplomatic communication
D. Replace all treaties
Correct Answer: A
It seeks early action to prevent violence.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Track-two diplomacy is normally conducted by:
A. Non-official experts and civil-society actors
B. Only serving armies
C. Only heads of state
D. Only courts
Correct Answer: A
Track-two channels complement official diplomacy through informal dialogue.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Summit diplomacy involves meetings among:
A. Heads of state or government
B. Only junior clerks
C. Only private exporters
D. Only journalists
Correct Answer: A
Summits permit high-level political decisions and signalling.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A treaty is generally a binding agreement governed by:
A. International law
B. Only municipal custom
C. Private company rules
D. Religious ceremony alone
Correct Answer: A
Treaties create legal commitments between international actors.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The formal withdrawal of a diplomat's acceptability by the host state is called:
A. Persona non grata
B. Status quo ante
C. Pacta sunt servanda
D. Most-favoured nation
Correct Answer: A
A host state may declare a diplomat persona non grata.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Recognition of a state is distinct from:
A. Establishment of full diplomatic relations
B. Acknowledging geography
C. Opening a trade route
D. Issuing a passport
Correct Answer: A
States may recognize one another before or without full diplomatic representation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A permanent mission represents a country at:
A. An international organization
B. A private company
C. A provincial assembly
D. A district court
Correct Answer: A
Permanent missions serve at organizations such as the UN and OIC.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A consulate primarily handles:
A. Consular, visa and citizen services
B. National monetary policy
C. Provincial legislation
D. UN Security Council voting
Correct Answer: A
Consulates assist citizens, visas and local economic relations.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A high commission operates between members of the:
A. Commonwealth
B. SCO only
C. OIC only
D. European Union only
Correct Answer: A
Commonwealth countries generally exchange high commissioners.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
An embassy is normally headed by an:
A. Ambassador
B. Governor
C. Chief Justice
D. Commissioner of police
Correct Answer: A
An ambassador represents one state in another.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the principal institution for:
A. Conducting and coordinating external relations
B. Holding the population census
C. Setting the policy interest rate
D. Regulating electricity
Correct Answer: A
MOFA manages diplomatic relations and missions.