All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2461. The period of 1947 to 1953 of Pakistan is known as era of_________?

• A. Neutrality
• B. Alliances
• C. Bilateralism
• D. Non-alignment

Explanation: The initial period from 1947 to 1953 is generally described as one of neutrality, when Pakistan tried to maintain independent relations while dealing with its new state-building and security problems. Its formal alignment with Western pacts began in 1954.

2462. When did Liaquat Ali Khan visit USA?

• A. 1948
• B. 1949
• C. 1950
• D. 1952

Explanation: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan visited the United States in May 1950, making it an important early event in Pakistan's foreign relations. The visit took place during the Truman presidency.

2463. Pakistan joined Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in which year?

• A. 1980
• B. 1978
• C. 1979
• D. 1985

Explanation: Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement in 1979, although it later maintained close strategic ties with the United States and China. The year is associated with Pakistan’s participation after the Havana summit.

2464. Gwadar became part of Pakistan on September 8,____________?

• A. 1949
• B. 1955
• C. 1958
• D. 1972

Explanation: Gwadar was transferred to Pakistan by Oman on 8 September 1958 after Pakistan purchased it for about three million US dollars. It became part of Balochistan after the transfer.

2465. Pakistan joined Non-Alighned Movement in_____________?

• A. 1969
• B. 1979
• C. 1989
• D. 1999

Explanation: Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement in 1979 during General Zia-ul-Haq’s period. The date is often tested because Pakistan had earlier maintained close ties with Western alliances such as SEATO and CENTO.

2466. What is the length of common border between India and Pakistan?

• A. 900 miles
• B. 1000 miles
• C. 1100 miles
• D. None of these

Explanation: The commonly cited length of the Pakistan-India border is about 1,800 miles, or approximately 2,900 kilometres. Since none of the numerical choices gives that figure, “None of these” is correct.

2467. When did Pakistan recognize Bangladesh?

• A. Dec 1973
• B. Jan 1974
• C. Feb 1974
• D. Mar 1974

Explanation: Pakistan formally recognized Bangladesh on 22 February 1974, shortly before the Lahore Islamic Summit. This was a major step in restoring diplomatic relations after the 1971 separation.

2468. US Ambassador who died with President Zia ul Haque in plane crash was?

• A. Robert B. Oakley
• B. Arnold Lewis Raphel
• C. Deane Roseh Hinton
• D. None of these

Explanation: Arnold Lewis Raphel was the United States ambassador to Pakistan who died alongside President Zia-ul-Haq in the plane crash on 17 August 1988. Robert Oakley served later, while Deane Hinton had served earlier.

2469. Qatar has offered __________ jobs for skilled and semi skilled workers from Pakistan?

• A. 25K
• B. 50K
• C. 1 lac
• D. 2 lac

Explanation: Qatar’s reported employment offer was for about 100,000 Pakistani skilled and semi-skilled workers. In Pakistani usage, one lac means 100,000.

2470. Pakistan became a member of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in_________?

• A. 1949
• B. 1953
• C. 1957
• D. 1963

Explanation: Pakistan joined the International Atomic Energy Agency in 1957, the same year the IAEA began functioning as an international organization. The other dates are not Pakistan’s accession year.