In beginning Pakistan joined the defence pacts with which country on the part largely to protect her frontiers against possible aggression from India?

Correct answer: B. USA

  • A. UK
  • B. USA
  • C. China
  • D. Russia

Explanation

Pakistan joined the US-sponsored defence arrangements, including SEATO and the Baghdad Pact, mainly to obtain security support against India, even though Washington officially presented them as part of anti-communist containment. The principal external partner was the USA.

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