Free Foreign Policy of Pakistan MCQs with Answers

121. Pakistan joined World Trade Organization in ___________?

• A. 1994
• B. 1995
• C. 1997
• D. 2005

Explanation: Pakistan became a member of the World Trade Organization when the WTO began operating on 1 January 1995. The WTO replaced the GATT framework, making 1995 the relevant year rather than 1994.

122. Pakistan lifted the moratorium on the death penalty for terror related cases on _______?

• A. 26 December 2014
• B. 17 December 2014
• C. 19 December 2014
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan lifted the moratorium on executions for terrorism cases on 17 December 2014, following the Army Public School attack. The death penalty moratorium was later extended beyond terrorism-related convictions.

123. Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, ratified on________?

• A. 31 December, 1988
• B. 27 January 1991
• C. 27 January 1992
• D. None of these

Explanation: The agreement was signed on 31 December 1988, while it was ratified and brought into force on 27 January 1991. Since the question asks for ratification, 27 January 1991 is the appropriate choice.

124. Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, signed on _________?

• A. December 1988
• B. January 1991
• C. September 1992
• D. March 2005

Explanation: Pakistan and India signed this non-attack agreement in December 1988, and it came into force in January 1991. Both countries exchange lists of their nuclear installations annually under the agreement.

125. Operation Zarb-e-Azab started on __________?

• A. June 15, 2014
• B. Jan 5, 2015
• C. Dec 20, 2014
• D. None of these

Explanation: Operation Zarb-e-Azb began on 15 June 2014 in North Waziristan against militant groups. The operation followed the breakdown of peace efforts and the attack on Karachi airport.

126. When did Pakistan withdraw from SEATO?

• A. 1955
• B. 1973
• C. 1980
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan withdrew from SEATO in 1973 after relations with the United States deteriorated and the alliance no longer served Pakistan’s strategic interests. Pakistan had joined SEATO in 1954, not 1955 as listed in the options.

127. In which government's era the CPEC project was started?

• A. PLM-N
• B. PPP
• C. Muslim League
• D. PTI

Explanation: CPEC was initiated under the PML-N government during Nawaz Sharif’s premiership, with major agreements signed in 2015. Option a appears to contain a spelling error, writing PLM-N instead of PML-N.

128. India is on which side of Pakistan?

• A. Western
• B. Northern
• C. Eastern
• D. Southern

Explanation: India lies to Pakistan’s east, sharing Pakistan’s longest international border. Afghanistan and Iran are to the west, while the Arabian Sea is to the south.

129. " The Culture of Power and Governance in Pakistan" is written by ________?

• A. Ilhan Niaz
• B. Asma Faiz
• C. Ayesha Jalal
• D. Muntazar Nazeer

Explanation: Ilhan Niaz wrote “The Culture of Power and Governance in Pakistan,” a study of how historical political and administrative patterns shaped the state. The other listed authors are associated with different works or fields.

130. "The State of Martial Rule:" is written by ________?

• A. Hamid Khan
• B. Asma Faiz
• C. Ayesha Jalal
• D. Muntazar Nazeer

Explanation: Ayesha Jalal wrote “The State of Martial Rule,” which examines the origins and political economy of military rule in Pakistan. Hamid Khan is better known for constitutional and political histories of Pakistan.