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- Pakistan’s foreign policy is primarily guided by:
A) Trade interests only
B) Ideology only
C) National interest
D) Religious affiliation
Answer: C - Pakistan became member of the United Nations in:
A) 1947
B) 1948
C) 1950
D) 1952
Answer: B - The first foreign minister of Pakistan was:
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Muhammad Zafrullah Khan
C) Sir Zafarullah Khan
D) I.I. Chundrigar
Answer: B - Pakistan joined SEATO in:
A) 1952
B) 1954
C) 1955
D) 1956
Answer: B - CENTO was earlier known as:
A) NATO
B) Baghdad Pact
C) Warsaw Pact
D) ASEAN
Answer: B - Pakistan left SEATO in:
A) 1969
B) 1972
C) 1977
D) 1980
Answer: B - Pakistan left CENTO in:
A) 1969
B) 1971
C) 1979
D) 1982
Answer: C - Pakistan’s foreign policy emphasizes:
A) Expansionism
B) Peaceful coexistence
C) Isolationism
D) Colonialism
Answer: B - Pakistan first recognized China in:
A) 1949
B) 1950
C) 1951
D) 1952
Answer: B - China-Pakistan friendship started in:
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
Answer: B - Pakistan is a founding member of:
A) EU
B) ASEAN
C) OIC
D) NATO
Answer: C - OIC stands for:
A) Organization of Islamic Countries
B) Organization of Islamic Cooperation
C) Organization of International Cooperation
D) Organization of Independent Countries
Answer: B - Pakistan joined SAARC in:
A) 1983
B) 1985
C) 1987
D) 1989
Answer: B - SAARC headquarters is in:
A) Islamabad
B) Kathmandu
C) Dhaka
D) New Delhi
Answer: B - Pakistan’s nuclear policy is based on:
A) First strike
B) Minimum credible deterrence
C) No deterrence
D) Maximum aggression
Answer: B - Pakistan tested nuclear weapons in:
A) 1996
B) 1998
C) 2000
D) 2002
Answer: B - Pakistan’s first nuclear tests were conducted in:
A) Karachi
B) Chagai
C) Lahore
D) Multan
Answer: B - Pakistan joined WTO in:
A) 1993
B) 1995
C) 1997
D) 2000
Answer: B - WTO stands for:
A) World Trade Office
B) World Trade Organization
C) World Transport Organization
D) World Tourism Organization
Answer: B - Pakistan shares longest border with:
A) India
B) Iran
C) Afghanistan
D) China
Answer: A - Pakistan’s foreign policy is formulated by:
A) Parliament only
B) President only
C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
D) Judiciary
Answer: C - Pakistan’s capital is located in:
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) KPK
D) Islamabad Capital Territory
Answer: D - Pakistan joined ECO in:
A) 1985
B) 1987
C) 1992
D) 1995
Answer: C - ECO stands for:
A) Economic Cooperation Organization
B) European Cooperation Organization
C) Eastern Cooperation Organization
D) External Cooperation Organization
Answer: A - Founder of Pakistan’s foreign policy vision is:
A) Ayub Khan
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Answer: C - Pakistan’s first Prime Minister was:
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Iskander Mirza
C) Ayub Khan
D) Khawaja Nazimuddin
Answer: A - Pakistan joined Commonwealth in:
A) 1947
B) 1948
C) 1950
D) 1952
Answer: A - Pakistan left Commonwealth in:
A) 1972
B) 1973
C) 1974
D) 1975
Answer: A - Pakistan rejoined Commonwealth in:
A) 1989
B) 1990
C) 1991
D) 1992
Answer: B - Pakistan’s key ally during Cold War was:
A) USSR
B) USA
C) UK
D) France
Answer: B - Pakistan-China border agreement was signed in:
A) 1961
B) 1963
C) 1965
D) 1967
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy is based on:
A) Aggression
B) Isolation
C) Mutual respect and sovereignty
D) Expansion
Answer: C - Kashmir issue is between Pakistan and:
A) China
B) India
C) Afghanistan
D) Iran
Answer: B - LOC stands for:
A) Line of Control
B) Line of Command
C) Line of Cooperation
D) Line of Countries
Answer: A - Pakistan is located in:
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) South Asia
D) Central Asia
Answer: C - Pakistan’s first constitution was enforced in:
A) 1954
B) 1956
C) 1962
D) 1973
Answer: B - Pakistan became Islamic Republic in:
A) 1947
B) 1956
C) 1962
D) 1973
Answer: B - Pakistan joined UN Security Council as non-permanent member first in:
A) 1952
B) 1953
C) 1954
D) 1955
Answer: D - Pakistan’s foreign policy is influenced by:
A) Geography
B) Ideology
C) Economy
D) All of the above
Answer: D - Pakistan has nuclear power status since:
A) 1996
B) 1998
C) 2000
D) 2002
Answer: B - Pakistan’s strategic depth policy relates to:
A) India
B) Iran
C) Afghanistan
D) China
Answer: C - Durand Line is border between Pakistan and:
A) India
B) Iran
C) Afghanistan
D) China
Answer: C - Pakistan’s foreign ministry is located in:
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
Answer: C - Pakistan is a member of D-8 since:
A) 1997
B) 1998
C) 1999
D) 2000
Answer: A - D-8 stands for:
A) Developing Eight
B) Developed Eight
C) Dynamic Eight
D) Democratic Eight
Answer: A - Pakistan’s nuclear scientist is:
A) Abdus Salam
B) Abdul Qadeer Khan
C) Ishfaq Ahmad
D) Samar Mubarakmand
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy aims at:
A) War
B) Isolation
C) Peace and security
D) Expansion
Answer: C - Pakistan shares maritime border with:
A) China
B) India
C) Iran
D) Afghanistan
Answer: B - Gwadar Port is developed with cooperation of:
A) USA
B) China
C) UK
D) Japan
Answer: B - CPEC stands for:
A) China Pakistan Economic Corridor
B) China Pakistan Energy Corridor
C) Central Pakistan Economic Corridor
D) Combined Pakistan Economic Corridor
Answer: A - Pakistan joined Shanghai Cooperation Organization as full member in:
A) 2015
B) 2016
C) 2017
D) 2018
Answer: C - SCO stands for:
A) South Cooperation Organization
B) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
C) Strategic Cooperation Organization
D) State Cooperation Organization
Answer: B - Pakistan’s largest export partner is:
A) USA
B) UK
C) China
D) UAE
Answer: A - Pakistan’s foreign policy is managed by:
A) Interior Ministry
B) Finance Ministry
C) Foreign Office
D) Defence Ministry
Answer: C - Pakistan supports UN peacekeeping since:
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
Answer: A - Pakistan is among top contributors to:
A) IMF
B) UN Peacekeeping forces
C) NATO
D) WTO
Answer: B - SAARC was established in:
A) 1983
B) 1985
C) 1987
D) 1989
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy principle of sovereignty means:
A) Interference
B) Respect for independence
C) Expansion
D) War
Answer: B - Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline is known as:
A) Peace Pipeline
B) Unity Pipeline
C) Energy Pipeline
D) Regional Pipeline
Answer: A - Pakistan’s diplomatic relations are handled by:
A) Army
B) Foreign Service
C) Police
D) Judiciary
Answer: B - Pakistan’s first ambassador to USA was:
A) Zafrullah Khan
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) M.A. Jinnah
D) Ayub Khan
Answer: A - Pakistan’s foreign policy slogan includes:
A) War at all cost
B) Peaceful coexistence
C) Isolation first
D) Expansionism
Answer: B - Kashmir dispute was taken to UN in:
A) 1947
B) 1948
C) 1949
D) 1950
Answer: B - UN headquarters is in:
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York
D) London
Answer: C - Pakistan’s nuclear program started in:
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
Answer: C - Pakistan’s foreign policy priority is:
A) Tourism
B) National security
C) Agriculture
D) Sports
Answer: B - Pakistan and India signed Simla Agreement in:
A) 1971
B) 1972
C) 1973
D) 1974
Answer: B - Simla Agreement was signed in:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Simla
D) Delhi
Answer: C - Pakistan’s diplomatic capital is:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Quetta
Answer: C - Pakistan’s foreign policy is shaped by:
A) Climate
B) Geography
C) Both internal and external factors
D) Sports
Answer: C - Pakistan joined IMF in:
A) 1947
B) 1948
C) 1950
D) 1952
Answer: B - IMF stands for:
A) International Monetary Fund
B) Internal Monetary Fund
C) International Market Fund
D) Internal Market Finance
Answer: A - Pakistan is member of World Bank since:
A) 1947
B) 1948
C) 1950
D) 1952
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy is reviewed by:
A) Supreme Court
B) Parliament
C) Cabinet
D) Army Chief only
Answer: C - Pakistan maintains relations with:
A) Muslim countries only
B) Selected countries
C) All UN members
D) None
Answer: C - Pakistan supports Palestinian cause in:
A) Asia only
B) Middle East only
C) International forums
D) Europe only
Answer: C - Pakistan joined ECO along with:
A) Iran and Turkey
B) India and China
C) USA and UK
D) Russia and Japan
Answer: A - Pakistan’s major diplomatic tool is:
A) War
B) Dialogue
C) Isolation
D) Aggression
Answer: B - Pakistan’s first nuclear reactor was established in:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Rawalpindi
Answer: A - Pakistan’s foreign policy is constitutional under:
A) Article 1
B) Article 40
C) Article 10
D) Article 20
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy goal includes:
A) Territorial expansion
B) Economic dominance
C) Peaceful relations
D) Isolation
Answer: C - Pakistan’s diplomatic relations with USA started in:
A) 1947
B) 1948
C) 1950
D) 1952
Answer: B - Pakistan is located at crossroads of:
A) Europe and Africa
B) Asia, Middle East, Central Asia
C) America and Europe
D) Africa and Australia
Answer: B - Pakistan’s strategic importance is due to:
A) Mountains only
B) Sea only
C) Geography and location
D) Climate
Answer: C - Pakistan’s nuclear tests were conducted in response to:
A) China
B) India
C) USA
D) Russia
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy includes support for:
A) Colonialism
B) Self-determination
C) Expansion
D) Occupation
Answer: B - Pakistan is member of UN since:
A) 1946
B) 1947
C) 1948
D) 1949
Answer: C - Pakistan’s foreign policy avoids:
A) Cooperation
B) Conflict
C) Diplomacy
D) Trade
Answer: B - Pakistan’s main export partner in early years was:
A) USA
B) UK
C) China
D) USSR
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy is influenced by:
A) Religion only
B) Economy only
C) Military and civilian leadership
D) Sports
Answer: C - Pakistan’s defence agreements include cooperation with:
A) NATO only
B) China and USA
C) India only
D) None
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy doctrine includes:
A) Aggression
B) Non-alignment with flexibility
C) Isolation
D) Expansion
Answer: B - Pakistan became nuclear power in:
A) 1996
B) 1998
C) 2000
D) 2002
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy priority is:
A) Culture
B) Sports
C) Security and economy
D) Entertainment
Answer: C - Pakistan is part of OIC since:
A) Founding
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s
Answer: A - Pakistan’s diplomacy is mainly conducted through:
A) Social media
B) Foreign Office
C) Private companies
D) NGOs
Answer: B - Pakistan’s relations with China are described as:
A) Cold
B) Strategic partnership
C) Hostile
D) Neutral
Answer: B - Pakistan’s foreign policy ensures:
A) Isolation
B) National survival
C) Cultural dominance
D) Tourism
Answer: B - Pakistan joined ASEAN Regional Forum in:
A) 1990s
B) 2000s
C) 2010s
D) 1980s
Answer: A - Pakistan’s foreign policy ultimate aim is:
A) War
B) Global dominance
C) National interest and peace
D) Isolation
Answer: C