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151. How many wars fought between Pakistan and India on the issue of Kashmir?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5Geographic Reference
Explanation: Pakistan and India have fought three major wars directly linked to Kashmir: 1947-48, 1965 and the 1999 Kargil conflict. The 1971 war had a different central cause, although Kashmir remained part of the wider rivalry.
Correct answer: 3152. India and USSR signed a treaty of "friendship and Cooperation" on the Occasion of______?
- A. 1965 War
- B. 1971 War
- C. Kargil War
- D. Indo Pak War
Explanation: India and the Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation in August 1971, shortly before the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. It strengthened India’s diplomatic position during that conflict.
Correct answer: 1971 War153. Which country's help made possible for 1972 Nixon visit to China, in order to re-establish ties with West,
- A. Malaysia
- B. India
- C. Pakistan
- D. United Kingdom
Explanation: Pakistan secretly facilitated Henry Kissinger’s 1971 visit to China, which paved the way for President Nixon’s historic 1972 visit and the restoration of US-China ties. Malaysia, India and the UK did not play this facilitating role.
Correct answer: Pakistan154. Iran and Pakistan established diplomatic relation on__________?
- A. 1st August 1947
- B. 22nd August 1947
- C. 14th August 1947
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pakistan and Iran established diplomatic relations on 22 August 1947, shortly after Pakistan’s independence. Iran was among the earliest countries to recognize and develop formal relations with Pakistan.
Correct answer: 22nd August 1947155. Pakistan first purchased the F-16 from the US in___________?
- A. 1981
- B. 1982
- C. 1987
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pakistan signed its initial F-16 purchase arrangement with the United States in 1981, under the wider defence cooperation developed during the Soviet-Afghan War. The first aircraft were delivered later, in 1983.
Correct answer: 1981156. Pak China border dispute was settled in:_________?
- A. 1960
- B. 1963
- C. 1956
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pakistan and China settled their border question through an agreement signed in 1963. The agreement strengthened bilateral relations and established the basis of the present Pakistan-China boundary.
Correct answer: 1963157. Durand line (border between Pakistan and Afghanistan) was drawn in:________?
- A. 1890
- B. 1893
- C. 1896
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Durand Line was drawn in 1893 through an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan of Afghanistan. It forms the historical Pakistan-Afghanistan border, though Afghanistan has disputed it politically.
Correct answer: 1893158. Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations on 21 May_________?
- A. 1950
- B. 1951
- C. 1954
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China established diplomatic relations on 21 May 1951. Their relationship later expanded into close strategic and economic cooperation.
Correct answer: 1951159. Muhammad Ali Bogra, 3rd Prime minister of Pakistan was an ambassador of Pakistan to which country?
- A. UK
- B. France
- C. USA
- D. Germany
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Bogra served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States before becoming prime minister in 1953. His diplomatic experience in Washington was one of his major qualifications for the office.
Correct answer: USA160. First Time Pakistan become a Non-permanent member of UN in__________?
- A. 1967
- B. 1964
- C. 1954
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pakistan was first elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member in 1952, serving the 1953–54 term. Since 1952 is absent from the listed years, “None of these” is correct.
Correct answer: None of these