All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2361. When did PAKISTAN became a member of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

• A. 9 June 2017
• B. 8 July 2018
• C. 8 August 2016
• D. Non of these

Explanation: Pakistan and India formally became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on 9 June 2017 at the Astana summit. Before this, both countries had observer status.

2362. Durand Agreement between British India and Afghanistan was signed in?

• A. August 1842
• B. November 1893
• C. May 1867
• D. March 1872

Explanation: The Durand Agreement was signed in November 1893 between Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan of Afghanistan. It demarcated the frontier between Afghanistan and British India.

2363. Pakistan became party to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and 1967 Protocol in:_____________?

• A. 1970
• B. 1972
• C. 1980
• D. Pakistan is Not a Party Yet

Explanation: Pakistan is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol, although it hosts a large refugee population. Hosting refugees does not itself mean that a country has acceded to these instruments.

2364. Who was the president of International Court of Justice (ICJ) from Pakistan?

• A. Z.A bhutto
• B. Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan
• C. Liaqut Ali khan
• D. No one

Explanation: Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan was the Pakistani jurist who served as President of the International Court of Justice from 1970 to 1973. Bhutto and Liaquat Ali Khan held major national political offices but did not preside over the ICJ.

2365. European Union Delegation was established in Pakistan in __________?

• A. 1985
• B. 1971
• C. 1979
• D. 1982

Explanation: The European Union’s delegation, then representing the European Community, was established in Pakistan in 1985. It represents the EU’s diplomatic and cooperation interests in the country.

2366. Pakistan unveiled its "Vision East Asia" policy in __________?

• A. 1993
• B. 1997
• C. 2004
• D. 2017

Explanation: Pakistan articulated its Vision East Asia policy in 1997 to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and strategic engagement with East and Southeast Asia. The policy reflected the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region after the Cold War.

2367. How many times Pakistan has been selected for UN Non-Permanent Member?

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8

Explanation: Pakistan has been elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member eight times, including the 2025-26 term. This is different from membership in the UN General Assembly, which is not limited to rotating seats.

2368. When Pakistan leave the Commonwealth for the first time before rejoining it in 1989 ?

• A. 1969
• B. 1970
• C. 1971
• D. 1972

Explanation: Pakistan withdrew from the Commonwealth in 1972 after the 1971 war and the creation of Bangladesh, then rejoined in 1989. The withdrawal should therefore be linked with 1972, not 1971.

2369. The Shimla agreement aimed at resolving issues between India and Pakistan after the 1971 war was signed in:

• 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 committed India and Pakistan to resolving disputes through peaceful bilateral negotiations.

2370. Tipu Sultan wrote a letter to which government to help him against British Army rule in India?

• A. Germany
• B. France
• C. Turkey
• D. iran

Explanation: Tipu Sultan sought French assistance because France was Britain’s major European rival and had military links with Mysore. Turkey and Iran were Muslim powers, but France was the government associated with his anti-British diplomatic appeal.