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221. 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

222. 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

223. 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

224. 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

225. 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

226. 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

227. The SAARC movement was launched for?

  • A. Political alliances
  • B. Regional cooperation
  • C. Cultural exchanges
  • D. Military strategy

Explanation: SAARC was created to promote cooperation among South Asian countries in areas such as trade, development, education and culture. It is a regional cooperation organization, not a military alliance.

Correct answer: Regional cooperation

228. Boundary line between Azad Kashmir and Occupied Kashmir is called____________?

  • A. Line Of Control
  • B. Durand Line
  • C. Oder-Neisse line
  • D. The Radcliffe Line

Explanation: The Line of Control separates the areas administered by Pakistan and India in Jammu and Kashmir. The Durand Line is the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, while the Radcliffe Line divided Punjab and Bengal in 1947.

Correct answer: Line Of Control

229. What is the name of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

  • A. Line Of Control
  • B. Durand Line
  • C. Oder-Neisse line
  • D. The Radcliffe Line

Explanation: The Durand Line marks the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established through the 1893 Durand Agreement. It must not be confused with the Line of Control in Kashmir.

Correct answer: Durand Line

230. What does the CPEC stands for ?

  • A. China Pakistan Electrical Coal
  • B. China Pakistan Electronics Corporation
  • C. China Pakistan Economic Corridor
  • D. China Portagal Economical Corporation

Explanation: CPEC means China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a major infrastructure and connectivity programme linking Pakistan with China under the Belt and Road Initiative. The other choices do not give the established expansion of the acronym.

Correct answer: China Pakistan Economic Corridor