Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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41
Which Indian state border with Pakistan saw the installation of 'Smart Fencing' using AI and infrared sensors in 2025?
Answer:
All of the above
By 2025, India had significantly expanded its 'Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System' (CIBMS) across the Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat borders. This 'Smart Fence' uses thermal imagers, AI-driven surveillance, and ground sensors to monitor incursions and drone movements, which became a recurring issue in 2024-2025.
42
In 2025, Pakistan moved to formally integrate which paramilitary force into its frontline defense structure along the Line of Control (LoC)?
Answer:
Frontier Corps (FC)
The Frontier Corps (FC) saw a significant reorganization in 2025, with specialized wings being trained for conventional warfare roles. This was part of a broader strategy to manage the dual threat of border security along the LoC and counter-terrorism operations along the western border.
43
Which Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under CPEC became a focal point for security concerns in 2025 following cross-border tension accusations?
Answer:
Rashakai SEZ
Rashakai SEZ in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saw increased security deployments in 2025. Pakistan frequently accused external actors of sponsoring instability to sabotage CPEC Phase II projects, leading to heightened military surveillance in the industrial corridors connecting the northern areas.
44
What technology did India test in 2024-2025 under 'Mission Divyastra' that altered the strategic balance in the region?
Answer:
MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle)
In 2024, India successfully tested the Agni-V missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. In 2025, the deployment of this technology meant a single missile could carry multiple warheads and hit different targets, forcing Pakistan to reconsider its 'Full Spectrum Deterrence' and defensive missile shielding.
45
Which advanced fighter jet, inducted by the PAF to counter Indian Rafales, saw increased deployments near the borders in 2025?
Answer:
J-10C (Vigorous Dragon)
The Chengdu J-10C, a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter, has become Pakistan's primary counter-measure against the Indian Air Force's Rafale jets. By 2025, the PAF had operationalized several squadrons of J-10Cs equipped with PL-15 beyond-visual-range (BVR) missiles, maintaining a credible air defense posture along the eastern border.
46
In early 2025, which international body's report on 'Water Scarcity in South Asia' warned that Indus water disputes could lead to a 'hot conflict'?
Answer:
United Nations (UN)
In early 2025, a UN-sponsored report highlighted the growing risk of conflict over shared water resources in the Indus Basin. The report noted that climate change, combined with the lack of bilateral communication between India and Pakistan regarding the 1960 treaty's modification, has created a volatile security environment.
47
Which multi-mission satellite launched by Pakistan in mid-2024 significantly enhanced its strategic communication and surveillance capabilities in 2025?
Answer:
PakSat-MM1
PakSat-MM1 (Multi-Mission Satellite 1) became fully operational in early 2025. It provides high-speed broadband, DTH services, and secure communication links for the state. Strategically, it reduces reliance on foreign satellite providers for critical data, especially during periods of heightened border tensions.
48
In 2025, what was the primary reason cited by the BCCI for India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy?
Answer:
Security concerns and lack of government clearance
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, originally scheduled to be hosted entirely in Pakistan, faced a major crisis when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially informed the ICC that they would not travel to Pakistan due to security concerns and the absence of government permission. This led to the proposal of a 'Hybrid Model,' similar to the 2023 Asia Cup, which Pakistan initially resisted.
49
Which Indian External Affairs Minister made a landmark visit to Islamabad in October 2024 for the SCO Summit, the first such visit in nearly a decade?
Answer:
S. Jaishankar
S. Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad in October 2024 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting was highly significant, as it was the first visit by an Indian Foreign Minister to Pakistan since 2015. While the visit focused on multilateralism, it occurred amidst a frozen bilateral relationship and intense regional security concerns.
50
In late 2024 and early 2025, which major treaty became a point of severe contention between Pakistan and India following a modification notice by India?
Answer:
Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)
In September 2024, India issued a formal notice to Pakistan seeking a fundamental review and modification of the 64-year-old Indus Waters Treaty. Throughout 2025, this led to intense diplomatic standoffs, with India citing 'changed circumstances' and 'persistent disputes' over hydroelectric projects like Kishenganga and Ratle, while Pakistan maintained the treaty must be upheld via the World Bank's existing mechanisms.