All Free International Relations MCQs with Answers
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- A. January 2004
- B. January 2005
- C. January 2003
- D. January 2006
Explanation: The composite dialogue was scheduled to resume in January 2006, but the process subsequently stalled amid deteriorating India-Pakistan…
Correct answer: January 2006- A. Resolution of 1914 signed between government of Sindh and Maharga of Kutch
- B. Resolution of 1925 signed between Sindh government and Maharga of Kutch
- C. Both of them
- D. None of them
Explanation: The 1914 resolution between the Sindh authorities and the Maharao of Kutch treated the creek as part of Sindh.
Correct answer: Resolution of 1914 signed between government of Sindh and Maharga of Kutch- A. Western Flank of the creek
- B. Eastern Flank of the Creek
- C. Southern Flank of the Creek
- D. Northern Flank of the Creek
Explanation: Under the 1914 interpretation, the boundary ran along the eastern flank of the creek, placing Sir Creek within Sindh.
Correct answer: Eastern Flank of the Creek- A. Blue line
- B. Green line
- C. Red line
- D. Yellow line
Explanation: The boundary line that places Sir Creek within Sindh is commonly identified in these dispute maps as the Green Line.
Correct answer: Green line- A. 18th September, 1999
- B. 15 the October, 1993
- C. 10th August, 1999
- D. 21st November, 1999
Explanation: On 10 August 1999, an Indian MiG-21 shot down the Pakistan Navy Atlantique reconnaissance aircraft near the Sir Creek area, killing all 16…
Correct answer: 10th August, 1999- A. To safeguard the passage to Kashmir India needed a high post
- B. Boundary of Jammu and Kashmir was not fully demarcated
- C. To cut off Pak India land connection India occupied the glacier
- D. Both of these
Explanation: The Siachen dispute arose mainly because the boundary was demarcated only up to NJ9842 and was left undefined beyond that point.
Correct answer: Boundary of Jammu and Kashmir was not fully demarcated- A. Karakoram
- B. Hindu Kush
- C. Pamir
- D. Kohistan
Explanation: Siachen Glacier is situated in the eastern Karakoram range. Its location makes the dispute important not only territorially but also…
Correct answer: Karakoram- A. 38.5N 86.0E
- B. 230N 77.0E
- C. 35.5N 77.0C
- D. 39.5N 88.5E
Explanation: Siachen Glacier is commonly located at approximately 35.5°N, 77.0°E. Option c clearly intends east longitude, although its final letter is…
Correct answer: 35.5N 77.0C- A. 72.5 km
- B. 95 km
- C. 35 km
- D. 60 km
Explanation: Many South Asian reference sources give the glacier’s length as about 72.5 kilometres, although modern geographical estimates vary…
Correct answer: 72.5 km- A. Karakoram and Hindukush
- B. Karakuram and Pamir
- C. Saltors and Hindukush
- D. Saltoreo and Karakoram
Explanation: Siachen lies between the Karakoram Range and the Saltoro Range, whose ridgeline has major strategic importance in the dispute.
Correct answer: Saltoreo and Karakoram- A. 80 km long and 3 to 8 km wide
- B. 85 km long and 4 to 9 km wide
- C. 81 km long and 3 to 5 km wide
- D. 72.5 km long and 2 to 8 km wide
Explanation: The dimensions commonly cited in the source tradition for this MCQ are about 72.5 km in length and 2 to 8 km in width.
Correct answer: 72.5 km long and 2 to 8 km wide- A. demarcates central Asia from Indian sub-continent
- B. separates Pakistan from China in this region
- C. both of these
- D. none of these
Explanation: Siachen forms part of the high Himalayan-Karakoram watershed, separating the Central Asian and Indian-subcontinental drainage regions.
Correct answer: both of these- A. 1978
- B. 1984
- C. 1980
- D. 1979
Explanation: The Siachen conflict began in 1984 when India launched Operation Meghdoot and occupied key positions on the glacier.
Correct answer: 1984- A. of a provision of the 1949 ceasefire
- B. subsequent 1972 Shimla agreement that left a portion of ceasefire line in Kashmir unidentified
- C. Both of these
- D. none of these
Explanation: The 1949 Karachi Agreement left the boundary beyond NJ 9842 unclear, while the 1972 Shimla Agreement converted the ceasefire line into the…
Correct answer: Both of these- A. 1975
- B. 1981
- C. 1969
- D. 1984
Explanation: The approximately 65-kilometre stretch from NJ 9842 towards the Chinese border remained undemarcated until 1984, when India occupied the…
Correct answer: 1984- A. India
- B. Pakistan
- C. China
- D. none of these
Explanation: Pakistan interpreted the line beyond NJ 9842 as extending northwesterly towards the Karakoram Pass, placing Siachen within the territory…
Correct answer: Pakistan- A. Shimla Agreement
- B. Tashkant Agreement
- C. Dehli
- D. Karachi
Explanation: The Karachi Agreement of 1949 described the ceasefire line up to NJ 9842 but did not clearly demarcate its continuation towards the…
Correct answer: Karachi- A. 1976
- B. 1963
- C. 1970
- D. 1961
Explanation: Pakistan and China signed their boundary agreement in 1963, formally settling much of their border and strengthening Pakistan-China…
Correct answer: 1963- A. Britannica Atlas
- B. National Geographic Society's Atlas of the world
- C. Times Atlas of the world and historical Atlas of south Asia
- D. All of these
Explanation: The cited atlases, including Britannica, National Geographic, and the Times Atlas, were presented as reflecting the Pakistani position…
Correct answer: All of these- A. Own Dixon
- B. John Henry
- C. Philip own
- D. Hellary Dixon
Explanation: Sir Owen Dixon, the UN Representative for India and Pakistan, presented his report on the Kashmir dispute in 1950.
Correct answer: Own Dixon