Pakistan Foreign Relations MCQs

Which country is Pakistan’s largest trading partner?
a) China
b) United States
c) India
d) Saudi Arabia
Answer: a) China

Pakistan became a member of the United Nations (UN) in which year?
a) 1945
b) 1947
c) 1956
d) 1971
Answer: a) 1945

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
a) Bangladesh
b) Sri Lanka
c) Nepal
d) Iran
Answer: d) Iran

Pakistan’s membership in which international organization has often been a subject of debate due to its nuclear program?
a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
b) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
c) World Health Organization (WHO)
d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: b) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

What is the primary objective of Pakistan’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
a) Economic cooperation
b) Military alliance
c) Cultural exchange
d) Counter-terrorism cooperation
Answer: a) Economic cooperation

Which country is NOT a neighbor of Pakistan?
a) Afghanistan
b) Turkey
c) Iran
d) China
Answer: b) Turkey

Pakistan is a signatory to which major international climate agreement?
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Paris Agreement
c) Montreal Protocol
d) Copenhagen Accord
Answer: b) Paris Agreement

The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, is between Pakistan and which country?
a) India
b) China
c) Afghanistan
d) Iran
Answer: a) India

Which international organization has played a significant role in providing aid to Pakistan for development projects?
a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
d) World Bank
Answer: d) World Bank

Pakistan is a member of which regional security organization?
a) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
b) Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)
c) Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
d) European Union (EU)
Answer: c) Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

What is the significance of Pakistan’s membership in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?
a) It aligns Pakistan with Western powers
b) It provides a platform for neutral diplomacy
c) It promotes military alliances
d) It increases dependence on superpowers
Answer: b) It provides a platform for neutral diplomacy

Which country has historically been a major ally of Pakistan in the Middle East region?
a) Iran
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Israel
d) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Answer: b) Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has strong cultural ties with which country due to historical connections?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) Afghanistan
d) Turkey
Answer: d) Turkey

Pakistan is a founding member of which international organization?
a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
c) Commonwealth of Nations
d) Arab League
Answer: c) Commonwealth of Nations

What is the primary purpose of Pakistan’s engagement with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)?
a) Military cooperation
b) Economic integration
c) Cultural exchange
d) Space exploration
Answer: b) Economic integration

Pakistan’s relationship with which neighboring country is often strained due to territorial disputes?
a) Afghanistan
b) Iran
c) India
d) China
Answer: c) India

Which country has been a key partner of Pakistan in addressing the issue of terrorism and extremism?
a) Afghanistan
b) United States
c) Iran
d) Saudi Arabia
Answer: b) United States

Which international organization provides humanitarian assistance to Pakistan during natural disasters?
a) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
b) World Food Programme (WFP)
c) Red Cross
d) International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
Answer: c) Red Cross

Pakistan is a member of which major regional trade bloc?
a) European Union (EU)
b) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
c) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
d) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Answer: c) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Pakistan has a strategic partnership with which country in the field of defense and security?
a) Russia
b) China
c) United Kingdom
d) Germany
Answer: b) China

Which country is considered as Pakistan’s “all-weather friend” due to close diplomatic and military ties?
a) Russia
b) China
c) United States
d) Saudi Arabia
Answer: b) China

Pakistan is a significant contributor to peacekeeping missions under the auspices of which international organization?
a) United Nations (UN)
b) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
c) European Union (EU)
d) African Union (AU)
Answer: a) United Nations (UN)

Which country is a major recipient of Pakistan’s exports?
a) United States
b) China
c) Afghanistan
d) India
Answer: d) India

Pakistan shares a maritime border with which country?
a) India
b) Iran
c) Oman
d) Sri Lanka
Answer: a) India

Pakistan is a member of which international organization that focuses on counter-terrorism efforts?
a) Interpol
b) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
c) Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
d) Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)
Answer: b) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Which international organization played a key role in facilitating peace talks between Pakistan and the Taliban?
a) United Nations (UN)
b) European Union (EU)
c) Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
d) United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
Answer: d) United States Institute of Peace (USIP)

Pakistan’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is aimed at enhancing:
a) Political influence
b) Economic connectivity
c) Military capabilities
d) Cultural exchanges
Answer: b) Economic connectivity

Which international organization oversees Pakistan’s compliance with nuclear non-proliferation agreements?
a) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
b) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
c) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
d) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
Answer: b) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Pakistan’s membership in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strengthens its:
a) Military capabilities
b) Economic resilience
c) Cultural ties
d) Counter-terrorism efforts
Answer: c) Cultural ties

The Kartarpur Corridor, facilitating Sikh pilgrims from India to visit a shrine in Pakistan, is a recent initiative aimed at:
a) Promoting religious tourism
b) Strengthening bilateral ties
c) Enhancing trade relations
d) Facilitating diplomatic dialogue
Answer: b) Strengthening bilateral ties