Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The contemporary trend toward several major centres of power is called:
A. Multipolarity
B. Isolationism
C. Autarky
D. Bilateralism
Correct Answer: A
Multipolarity describes a system with several influential powers.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The post-Cold War order initially became more:
A. Unipolar
B. Bipolar
C. Medieval
D. Colonial
Correct Answer: A
After the Soviet collapse, the United States held unmatched global influence.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The international system during the Cold War was primarily:
A. Bipolar
B. Unipolar
C. Non-state
D. Without major powers
Correct Answer: A
The United States and Soviet Union led opposing blocs.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Public opinion can influence foreign policy especially on issues such as:
A. Kashmir, Palestine and relations with major powers
B. Only municipal waste
C. Only road construction
D. Only census forms
Correct Answer: A
Public sentiment affects politically sensitive international questions.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Domestic political stability generally strengthens foreign policy by improving:
A. Consistency and credibility
B. Border length
C. Population density
D. Rainfall
Correct Answer: A
Stable institutions can sustain coherent external commitments.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A country's economic strength affects foreign policy by shaping its:
A. Diplomatic and strategic capacity
B. Weather patterns
C. National language
D. Time zone
Correct Answer: A
Economic capacity supports defence, aid, trade leverage and diplomatic reach.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's Islamic identity most directly influences its relations with:
A. Muslim countries and the OIC
B. NATO only
C. Latin America only
D. Antarctica
Correct Answer: A
Islamic solidarity is a constitutional and diplomatic priority.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Which is a major determinant of Pakistan's foreign policy?
A. Geography
B. Security environment
C. Economic needs
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D
Foreign policy reflects geographic, security, economic, ideological and domestic factors.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's coastline gives it access to the:
A. Arabian Sea
B. Baltic Sea
C. Black Sea
D. Caspian Sea
Correct Answer: A
Maritime access shapes trade, energy and security policy.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan shares land borders with India, China, Afghanistan and:
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Turkey
D. Tajikistan
Correct Answer: B
Iran is Pakistan's southwestern neighbour.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's geographical location connects South Asia with:
A. West and Central Asia
B. Only Southern Africa
C. Only Western Europe
D. South America
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan lies at the intersection of South, West and Central Asian regions.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Strategic autonomy means maintaining:
A. Independent decision-making in external affairs
B. No relations with major powers
C. Automatic support for one bloc
D. No defence capability
Correct Answer: A
Strategic autonomy seeks room to choose policies according to national interest.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
A policy of peaceful coexistence requires:
A. Respect despite political differences
B. Identical political systems
C. No diplomatic relations
D. Permanent alliances
Correct Answer: A
States can cooperate while retaining different political and social systems.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Geo-economics emphasizes the use of:
A. Economic tools and connectivity for strategic objectives
B. Only geography textbooks
C. Only military occupation
D. Religious law alone
Correct Answer: A
Geo-economics links trade, infrastructure, investment and strategy.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Hard power relies mainly on:
A. Coercive military or economic capabilities
B. Cultural exchange only
C. Tourism advertisements
D. Academic scholarships only
Correct Answer: A
Hard power uses material capabilities and coercive leverage.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Soft power is best described as influence through:
A. Culture, values, reputation and attraction
B. Military coercion only
C. Economic sanctions only
D. Border closure
Correct Answer: A
Soft power persuades through attraction rather than force.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's foreign policy places special emphasis on the dispute of:
A. Cyprus
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Western Sahara only
D. Falkland Islands
Correct Answer: B
Kashmir is identified as a core security and foreign-policy concern.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
National security in foreign policy includes protection of:
A. Sovereignty, territorial integrity and strategic interests
B. Only tourism revenue
C. Only currency design
D. Only sports teams
Correct Answer: A
Security and geo-strategic interests are core external objectives.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Bilateral diplomacy involves relations between:
A. Two states
B. All UN members
C. Only military alliances
D. Several regional blocs
Correct Answer: A
Bilateral relations are conducted between two countries.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Multilateral diplomacy refers to engagement involving:
A. Only two states
B. Several states or international organizations
C. Only private citizens
D. Only provincial governments
Correct Answer: B
Multilateral diplomacy takes place in bodies such as the UN, OIC, SCO and SAARC.