Free Foreign Policy of Pakistan MCQs with Answers

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201. Pakistan joined Non-Alighned Movement in_____________?

  • A. 1969
  • B. 1979
  • C. 1989
  • D. 1999

Explanation: Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement in 1979 during General Zia-ul-Haq’s period. The date is often tested because Pakistan had earlier maintained close ties with Western alliances such as SEATO and CENTO.

Correct answer: 1979

202. What is the length of common border between India and Pakistan?

  • A. 900 miles
  • B. 1000 miles
  • C. 1100 miles
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The commonly cited length of the Pakistan-India border is about 1,800 miles, or approximately 2,900 kilometres. Since none of the numerical choices gives that figure, “None of these” is correct.

Correct answer: None of these

203. When did Pakistan recognize Bangladesh?

  • A. Dec 1973
  • B. Jan 1974
  • C. Feb 1974
  • D. Mar 1974

Explanation: Pakistan formally recognized Bangladesh on 22 February 1974, shortly before the Lahore Islamic Summit. This was a major step in restoring diplomatic relations after the 1971 separation.

Correct answer: Feb 1974

204. US Ambassador who died with President Zia ul Haque in plane crash was?

  • A. Robert B. Oakley
  • B. Arnold Lewis Raphel
  • C. Deane Roseh Hinton
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Arnold Lewis Raphel was the United States ambassador to Pakistan who died alongside President Zia-ul-Haq in the plane crash on 17 August 1988. Robert Oakley served later, while Deane Hinton had served earlier.

Correct answer: Arnold Lewis Raphel

205. Qatar has offered __________ jobs for skilled and semi skilled workers from Pakistan?

  • A. 25K
  • B. 50K
  • C. 1 lac
  • D. 2 lac

Explanation: Qatar’s reported employment offer was for about 100,000 Pakistani skilled and semi-skilled workers. In Pakistani usage, one lac means 100,000.

Correct answer: 1 lac

206. Pakistan became a member of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in_________?

  • A. 1949
  • B. 1953
  • C. 1957
  • D. 1963

Explanation: Pakistan joined the International Atomic Energy Agency in 1957, the same year the IAEA began functioning as an international organization. The other dates are not Pakistan’s accession year.

Correct answer: 1957

207. In 2016, about _______ Afghans were sent back by Pakistan?

  • A. 2 lac
  • B. 4 lac
  • C. 6 lac
  • D. 8 lac

Explanation: Pakistan repatriated approximately 600,000 Afghan refugees in 2016 amid the government’s repatriation drive. The figure is usually rounded to six lakh in Pakistani exam material.

Correct answer: 6 lac

208. Pakistan and Russia signed defense cooperation agreement on_______ 2014.

  • A. September 20
  • B. June 20
  • C. November 20
  • D. December 20

Explanation: Pakistan and Russia signed their defence cooperation agreement on 20 November 2014. The agreement marked an important improvement in bilateral military relations after a long period of limited cooperation.

Correct answer: November 20

209. Working boundary is the border between Pakistan and____________?

  • A. India
  • B. Afghanistan
  • C. Iran
  • D. Indian-occupied Kashmir

Explanation: The Working Boundary runs between Pakistan's Punjab and Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, unlike the international border with India. Therefore Indian-occupied Kashmir is the intended option.

Correct answer: Indian-occupied Kashmir

210. The range of enhanced version of Babur cruise missile is__________?

  • A. 800 km
  • B. 450 km
  • C. 1500 km
  • D. 700 km

Explanation: The enhanced Babur cruise-missile variant is commonly reported in Pakistan Studies and defence references with a range of about 700 kilometres. The 450-kilometre figure is associated with earlier or different reported specifications.

Correct answer: 700 km