Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

791. What is the major object of Pakistan's foreign policy?

• A. Peace in country
• B. Trade with Muslim countries
• C. Integrity of country
• D. Friendly relations with other countries

Explanation: Protection of the country’s integrity, sovereignty and territorial security is a core objective of Pakistan’s foreign policy. Trade and friendly relations are important instruments, but they are not the principal objective listed here.

792. Pakistan is scheduled to host the _______ summit of South Asian Association for regional cooperation (SAARC) conference in Islamabad on 15 to 16 August 2021.

• A. 17th
• B. 18th
• C. 19th
• D. 20th

Explanation: Pakistan was scheduled to host the 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad on 15 and 16 August 2021. The summit had originally been postponed after India and several other members declined to attend in 2016.

793. The 19th SAARC conference which was postponed in 2016 due to Indo-Pak escalations after URI base camp attack. According to "Print Media News" the conference is now expected to commence in August 2021, which country will host the conference ______ ?

• A. India
• B. Nepal
• C. Pakistan
• D. None of these

Explanation: The postponed 19th SAARC Summit was expected to be held in Pakistan because Islamabad remained the designated host. Nepal hosted the previous summit in 2014, while India did not host the postponed 19th meeting.

794. The LOC ceasefire agreement was reached between which two DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations)?

• A. Maj Gen Nauman Zakaria & Lt. Gen Paramjit Sangha
• B. Maj Gen Nadeem Raza & Lt. Gen Chandi Prasad Mohanty
• C. Maj Gen Qamar Bajwa & Lt. Gen Jai Singh Nain
• D. Maj Gen Muhammad Abdul Aziz & Lt. Gen Anil Chauhan

Explanation: The February 2021 LOC ceasefire understanding was coordinated by Pakistan’s Maj Gen Nauman Zakaria and India’s Lt Gen Paramjit Singh Sangha, the respective Directors General of Military Operations. The other pairs name officials who were not the two DGMOs involved.

795. Pakistan and India had recommitted themselves to the 2003 ceasefire arrangement at the Line of Control on__________?

• A. 22nd February, 2021
• B. 23rd February, 2021
• C. 24th February, 2021
• D. 25th February, 2021

Explanation: Pakistan and India recommitted to observing the 2003 LOC ceasefire on 25 February 2021 through a joint statement by their DGMOs. This date followed the February 24 night announcement and is therefore distinct from the announcement date.

796. Recently which country urges India and Pakistan to hold direct talks on Kashmir?

• A. Russia
• B. China
• C. United States
• D. SAUDI ARBIA

Explanation: The United States urged India and Pakistan to hold direct dialogue on Kashmir, while supporting a reduction in tensions along the Line of Control. China, Russia and Saudi Arabia have also commented on the dispute, but they were not the country identified in this report.

797. Pakistan offers _________million credit line to Sri Lanka for defence ties including intelligence sharing and cooperation on other security issues.

• A. $20 million
• B. $30 million
• C. $50 million
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan offered Sri Lanka a $50 million credit line for defence cooperation, including intelligence sharing and other security-related cooperation. This was part of strengthening bilateral defence ties, making the larger figure correct rather than $20 million or $30 million.

798. Prime Minister Imran khan visited which country on 24th February 2021?

• A. Bangladesh
• B. United States
• C. China
• D. Sri Lanka

Explanation: Imran Khan visited Sri Lanka on 23–24 February 2021, making Sri Lanka the correct destination. The visit focused on bilateral relations, trade, investment and cooperation.

799. Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Sri Lanka for a two-days visit on _______?

• A. 21-Feb-2021
• B. 22-Feb-2021
• C. 23-Feb-2021
• D. None of these

Explanation: Imran Khan began his two-day official visit to Sri Lanka on 23 February 2021 and returned the following day. Thus, the start date, rather than 21 or 22 February, is required.

800. When National Assembly of Pakistan passes bill to ban corporal punishment in Islamabad?

• A. February 15, 2021
• B. February 18, 2021
• C. February 23, 2021
• D. None of these

Explanation: The National Assembly passed the Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Bill on 23 February 2021. The measure sought to protect children in educational institutions and other settings in Islamabad from physical punishment.