Free Foreign Policy of Pakistan MCQs with Answers

233 Foreign Policy of Pakistan MCQs from Pakistan Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

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81. When PPP was established?

  • A. October 1967
  • B. August 1967
  • C. November 1967
  • D. December 1967

Explanation: The Pakistan Peoples Party was founded at its inaugural convention in Lahore on 30 November 1967, so the month was November.

Correct answer: November 1967

82. Two indian agents pretending to be Kashmiris hijecked an indian plane on day__________?

  • A. 27 Jan 1971
  • B. 28 Jan 1971
  • C. 29 Jan 1971
  • D. 30 Jan 1971

Explanation: The Indian aircraft Ganga was hijacked on 30 January 1971 by Hashim Qureshi and Ashraf Qureshi, who claimed to be Kashmiri militants.

Correct answer: 30 Jan 1971

83. What was the name of Indian plane that was hijacked in 1971?

  • A. Ganga
  • B. Jamna
  • C. Bangla
  • D. Lanka

Explanation: The Indian Airlines Fokker aircraft hijacked in January 1971 was named Ganga. The incident was carried out by Kashmiri activists and contributed to tensions between India and Pakistan before the 1971 war.

Correct answer: Ganga

84. When East Pakistan separated from West Pakistan?

  • A. 26th December 1971
  • B. 22nd December 1971
  • C. 16th December 1971
  • D. 19th December 1971

Explanation: East Pakistan formally separated from Pakistan on 16 December 1971, when Pakistani forces surrendered in Dhaka and Bangladesh emerged as an independent state.

Correct answer: 16th December 1971

85. Which country is situated in the east of Pakistan?

  • A. China
  • B. India
  • C. Afghanistan
  • D. Iran

Explanation: India lies to the east of Pakistan, although it also borders Pakistan to the southeast. China is mainly to the northeast, while Afghanistan and Iran lie to the west.

Correct answer: India

86. An agreement for cooperation was sighned during Turkish President Kennan Everno's visit to pakistan in Feb 1980 in the field of?

  • A. Defence production
  • B. Tourism
  • C. Research and Development
  • D. Shipping

Explanation: During Turkish President Kenan Evren's visit in 1980, Pakistan and Turkey signed a cooperation agreement concerning research and development. The name in the question is misspelled, but the intended reference is Kenan Evren.

Correct answer: Research and Development

87. Which Pakistani Prime Minister received Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee when he arrived by bus to Lahore?

  • A. Nawaz Sharif
  • B. Benzair Bhutto
  • C. Shujat Hussain
  • D. Shaukat Aziz

Explanation: Nawaz Sharif received Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lahore in February 1999 when the Indian Prime Minister arrived by bus. The visit led to the Lahore Declaration.

Correct answer: Nawaz Sharif

88. Pakistan opened its first embassy in___________?

  • A. China
  • B. Afghanistan
  • C. Iran
  • D. India

Explanation: Pakistan opened its first embassy in Iran, reflecting the early importance of close relations with its neighbouring Muslim country. Tehran was therefore Pakistan's first embassy location among the listed options.

Correct answer: Iran

89. First head of state to visit Pakistan in 1947 was__________?

  • A. Ameer of Kuwait
  • B. Ameer of Saudi Arabia
  • C. Ameer of Iran
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Amir of Kuwait is generally identified in Pakistan Studies references as the first foreign head of state to visit Pakistan after independence in 1947. This distinguishes a head of state from ordinary diplomatic visitors.

Correct answer: Ameer of Kuwait

90. The 4th SAARC Games were hosted by ___________?

  • A. India
  • B. Sri Lanka
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. Nepal

Explanation: The fourth SAARC Games were held in Islamabad in 1989, making Pakistan the host country. Pakistan has hosted the games more than once as part of its regional cooperation through SAARC.

Correct answer: Pakistan