Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's foreign policy officially seeks to project the country as:
A. An isolated state
B. A dynamic, progressive and moderate Islamic country
C. A colonial dependency
D. A closed military economy
Correct Answer: B
Image projection is listed among foreign-policy objectives.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Safeguarding the interests of Pakistanis abroad is an objective concerning the:
A. Diaspora
B. Civil service only
C. Judiciary only
D. Provincial cabinets
Correct Answer: A
Protection and facilitation of overseas Pakistanis is a stated foreign-policy objective.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Economic diplomacy seeks primarily to promote:
A. Trade, investment and development partnerships
B. Only military recruitment
C. Only border fencing
D. Only ceremonial visits
Correct Answer: A
Economic diplomacy uses external relations to advance economic interests.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The principle of non-aggression requires states to avoid:
A. Diplomatic negotiations
B. Threat or use of force against one another
C. Trade agreements
D. Cultural exchanges
Correct Answer: B
Non-aggression is a basic norm of peaceful interstate relations.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Non-interference means avoiding intervention in another state's:
A. Internal affairs
B. International trade only
C. Tourism sector
D. Postal service
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's stated policy includes non-interference in the internal affairs of other states.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Pakistan's official foreign-policy principles include respect for:
A. Sovereignty and territorial integrity
B. Colonial privilege
C. Sphere-of-influence domination
D. Forced regime change
Correct Answer: A
Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is a stated norm.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Jinnah emphasized honesty and fair play in:
A. Only domestic elections
B. National and international dealings
C. Only commercial contracts
D. Only military policy
Correct Answer: B
Honesty and fair play were presented as standards for both national and international conduct.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
According to Jinnah's 1948 statement, Pakistan did not cherish:
A. Trade relations
B. Aggressive designs against any country
C. UN membership
D. Diplomatic missions
Correct Answer: B
He expressly rejected aggressive designs against countries or nations.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Jinnah described Pakistan's foreign policy as one of:
A. Isolation and neutrality from all affairs
B. Friendliness and goodwill towards all nations
C. Permanent military alliances
D. Economic autarky
Correct Answer: B
The founding vision rejected aggression and favoured friendly relations.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Quaid-e-Azam outlined Pakistan's foreign-policy goals in a broadcast to the people of the USA in:
A. August 1947
B. February 1948
C. March 1956
D. September 1965
Correct Answer: B
Jinnah's February 1948 broadcast emphasized friendship, goodwill, honesty, fair play and peace.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Article 40 encourages international disputes to be settled by:
A. Military occupation
B. Peaceful means
C. Economic blockade only
D. Secret treaties
Correct Answer: B
Peaceful dispute settlement is a constitutional foreign-policy principle.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Article 40 specifically supports the common interests of the peoples of:
A. Asia, Africa and Latin America
B. Europe and North America only
C. Australia and Antarctica
D. Only South Asia
Correct Answer: A
Article 40 expressly refers to Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Article 40 calls for strengthening fraternal relations among:
A. European Union states only
B. Muslim countries
C. NATO states only
D. Landlocked states only
Correct Answer: B
The Constitution directs Pakistan to strengthen fraternal relations among Muslim countries based on Islamic unity.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Which constitutional article provides guiding principles for Pakistan's foreign policy?
A. Article 25
B. Article 40
C. Article 62
D. Article 160
Correct Answer: B
Article 40 directs the state regarding Muslim countries, international peace, goodwill and peaceful settlement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
The central purpose of Pakistan's foreign policy is to protect and advance:
A. Only party interests
B. National interests in the external domain
C. Only cultural festivals
D. Provincial boundaries
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes national interest as the core purpose of foreign policy.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Foreign Policy - Principles and Evolution
Foreign policy primarily deals with a state's relations with:
A. Its local governments only
B. Other states and international organizations
C. Private firms only
D. Political parties only
Correct Answer: B
Foreign policy governs a state's external relations, interests and conduct.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - present - Geography - DesertsPlateausPlainsand Valleys of Pakistan
Which lake is located in Soon Valley?
A. Keenjhar Lake
B. Satpara Lake
C. Uchhali Lake
D. Hanna Lake
Correct Answer: C
Uchhali is one of the saline lakes of the Soon Valley.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - present - Geography - DesertsPlateausPlainsand Valleys of Pakistan
Soon Valley is located in the:
A. Indus Delta
B. Salt Range
C. Kharan Desert
D. Karakoram
Correct Answer: B
Soon Valley lies in Khushab District within the Salt Range.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - present - Geography - DesertsPlateausPlainsand Valleys of Pakistan
Kumrat Valley is drained by a headstream of the:
A. Panjkora River
B. Ravi River
C. Hub River
D. Shigar River
Correct Answer: A
Streams from Kumrat contribute to the Panjkora River system.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - present - Geography - DesertsPlateausPlainsand Valleys of Pakistan
Kumrat Valley is located in:
A. Tharparkar
B. Lasbela
C. Bahawalpur
D. Upper Dir
Correct Answer: D
Kumrat is a forested valley of Upper Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.