All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

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2481. Which are the aligned years in Pakistan's foreign policy______________?

  • A. 1963-1972
  • B. 1954-1962
  • C. 1947-53
  • D. Non of these

Explanation: Pakistan's aligned phase of foreign policy is generally dated from 1954 to 1962, when it joined Western-sponsored alliances such as SEATO and CENTO. The later period moved increasingly toward a non-aligned and independent orientation.

Correct answer: 1954-1962

2482. Quaid-i-Azam said in an interview on any hope of India and Pakistan coming to a peaceful settlement 'provided the Indian government shed the superiority complex and deal with Pakistan on an equal footing given to special correspondent from_______?

  • A. Germany
  • B. France
  • C. Switzerland
  • D. None of these

Explanation: This statement was given to a special correspondent from Switzerland and reflects Jinnah's insistence that India treat Pakistan as an equal sovereign state. It was not an interview with a correspondent from Germany or France.

Correct answer: Switzerland

2483. Which one is the country to use China based system made by BeiDou, GPS can help with urban planning, surveying and mapping environmental supervision, disaster relief efforts, traffic monitoring and other fields?

  • A. Uruguay
  • B. Italy
  • C. Brazil
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: Pakistan adopted China’s BeiDou satellite-navigation system for applications such as mapping, disaster management, traffic monitoring and environmental supervision. The other countries listed are not the country referred to in this Pakistan-China technology context.

Correct answer: Pakistan

2484. Indo-Pak war of 1965 lasted for_________?

  • A. 17 days
  • B. 27 days
  • C. 37 days
  • D. 47 days

Explanation: The 1965 Indo-Pakistan War lasted 17 days, from 6 September until the ceasefire on 23 September 1965. The conflict ended after a United Nations-backed ceasefire.

Correct answer: 17 days

2485. Which movement of East Pakistan also supported india in war of 1971?

  • A. Bangla Movement
  • B. Bangali Movement
  • C. Mukti Bahini
  • D. Azadi Movement

Explanation: The Mukti Bahini was the Bengali guerrilla force that fought Pakistani forces in East Pakistan and received Indian military support during the 1971 war. The other options are not the established name of that force.

Correct answer: Mukti Bahini

2486. Which country opposed Pakistan's membership in United Nations?

  • A. Iran
  • B. Egypt
  • C. Afghanistan
  • D. Malaysia

Explanation: Afghanistan opposed Pakistan’s admission to the United Nations in 1947, mainly because of its objections concerning the status of the Pashtun areas. Pakistan nevertheless became a UN member on 30 September 1947.

Correct answer: Afghanistan

2487. The Shimla Agreement between Pakistan and India was signed on:

  • A. 2 June 1972
  • B. 12 June 1972
  • C. 2 July 1972
  • D. 12 July 1972

Explanation: The Shimla Agreement was signed by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi on 2 July 1972 after the 1971 war. It established principles for resolving Pakistan-India disputes through peaceful bilateral negotiations.

Correct answer: 2 July 1972

2488. The Tashkent declaration between Pakistan and India was signed on?

  • A. 1 January 1966
  • B. 10 January 1966
  • C. 20 January 1966
  • D. 1 February 1966

Explanation: The Tashkent Declaration was signed on 10 January 1966 by President Ayub Khan of Pakistan and Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri of India after the 1965 war. The meeting took place in Tashkent under Soviet mediation.

Correct answer: 10 January 1966

2489. How many founding members OIC has at the time of its establishment?

  • A. 20
  • B. 25
  • C. 30
  • D. 35

Explanation: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation was established in 1969 with 25 founding member states. Pakistan was among its founding members and has remained active in the organization.

Correct answer: 25

2490. Graveyard of Empires is____________?

  • A. USA
  • B. UAE
  • C. Afghanistan
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: Afghanistan is known as the “Graveyard of Empires” because several powerful invaders, including the British and Soviet forces, faced prolonged resistance there. The nickname refers to Afghanistan’s difficult terrain and resilient local opposition.

Correct answer: Afghanistan