Free Foreign Policy of Pakistan MCQs with Answers

61. Pakistan launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan on?

• A. 15 March 2014
• B. 15 April 2014
• C. 15 May 2014
• D. 15 June 2014

Explanation: Operation Zarb-e-Azb began on 15 June 2014 against militant strongholds in North Waziristan. The operation followed the failure of peace efforts and a rise in attacks on Pakistani security forces.

62. The president of China on his visit to Pakistan signed development projects of worth __________ billions?

• A. $40
• B. $46
• C. $50
• D. $54

Explanation: During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2015 visit, Pakistan and China signed agreements linked to projects worth about 46 billion dollars. These projects formed the initial major package of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

63. The proposed motorway from Gawadar to Kashghar is about __________ km?

• A. 2600
• B. 2800
• C. 3000
• D. 3200

Explanation: The proposed road link from Gwadar to Kashgar was commonly described as approximately 3,000 kilometres long. It is the western land corridor of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

64. Standard and Poor's (S&P) on 5 May 2015 has raised Pakistan's credit rating outlook from?

• A. negative to stable
• B. negative to stable+
• C. stable to positive
• D. stable to positive+

Explanation: S&P changed Pakistan’s credit-rating outlook from stable to positive on 5 May 2015. A positive outlook signals the possibility of an improved rating if economic and fiscal conditions continue to strengthen.

65. The GSP Plus status to Pakistan has been granted till __________?

• A. 2015
• B. 2017
• C. 2019
• D. 2021

Explanation: Pakistan received GSP Plus access from the European Union for the 2014–2017 period, making 2017 the relevant end year in this question. The status was later extended beyond that period.

66. The GSP Plus status will allow Pakistan to export products without duties to __________ European States?

• A. 25
• B. 26
• C. 27
• D. 28

Explanation: When GSP Plus was introduced for Pakistan in 2014, the European Union consisted of 28 member states. The figure later became 27 after the United Kingdom left the EU.

67. The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is also called___________?

• A. friendship pipeline
• B. future pipeline
• C. peace pipeline
• D. unity pipeline

Explanation: The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is commonly called the Peace Pipeline because it was presented as an energy and regional-cooperation project. The name does not refer to a formal military or unity alliance.

68. The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline was officially inaugurated on____________?

• A. March 11, 2013
• B. March 13, 2013
• C. March 15, 2013
• D. March 17, 2013

Explanation: The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project was officially inaugurated on 11 March 2013 by Pakistan and Iran. The date is associated with the groundbreaking ceremony held near the Iran-Pakistan border.

69. Who was convicted in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case?

• A. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
• B. Habib Jalib
• C. Shorash Kashmiri
• D. Hafiz Jalandhri

Explanation: Poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was convicted in the 1951 Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case along with military and civilian figures accused of plotting against the government. Habib Jalib and Hafeez Jalandhari were not convicted in that case.

70. Pakistan purchased Gawader from ____________?

• A. Oman
• B. Iran
• C. Kuwait
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan purchased Gwadar from Oman in 1958 for approximately 3 million US dollars. The port therefore became Pakistani territory through a bilateral transaction with Oman, not Iran or Kuwait.