Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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51
The first ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan was:
Answer:
Mr. I.I. Chundrigar
Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar, who later became the Prime Minister of Pakistan, was appointed as the country's first Ambassador to Afghanistan in 1948. His mission was to normalize relations and manage bilateral border issues.
52
Government of Pakistan decided to develop the diplomatic relations with Afghanistan in:
Answer:
February 1948
Despite initial friction, the Government of Pakistan initiated formal diplomatic efforts to establish relations with Afghanistan in February 1948. This led to the exchange of ambassadors and the opening of diplomatic channels between the two neighboring countries.
53
Pakistan and Yemen gained the membership of UNO on 30 September, 1947.
Answer:
Yemen
On September 30, 1947, both Pakistan and Yemen were formally admitted to the United Nations. While Pakistan entered as a newly independent state, Yemen joined as a sovereign kingdom, marking an early expansion of the UN's membership in the Muslim world.
54
Name the Muslim country who opposed Pakistan's entry into the UNO:
Answer:
Afghanistan
Afghanistan was the only country in the world that voted against Pakistan's admission to the United Nations on September 30, 1947. This opposition was primarily due to disputes regarding the Durand Line and the 'Pashtunistan' issue.
55
General Suharto, President of Indonesia advocated Pakistan's point of view on East Pakistan issue and condemned outside interference in Pakistan's internal matter in:
Answer:
May 1971
As the crisis in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) escalated in early 1971, Indonesian President Suharto voiced strong diplomatic support for Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity in May 1971, opposing any external military or political intervention.
56
Indonesia and Pakistan concluded an air pact on:
Answer:
14th January 1966
Following the 1965 war, the two countries continued to expand their logistics network by concluding an aviation agreement on January 14, 1966. This pact allowed for increased connectivity and flight operations between Karachi and Jakarta.
57
Pakistan and Indonesia signed a pact to collaborate with each other in shipping and technical co-operation on:
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19th August 1965
During a period of very close strategic relations in the mid-1960s, Pakistan and Indonesia signed an agreement for technical and shipping cooperation on August 19, 1965, which helped both nations in maritime development and logistical support.
58
A trade pact was agreed upon between the two (Pakistan and Indonesia) countries in Karachi in:
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1959
Pakistan and Indonesia signed a formal trade agreement in Karachi in 1959. This pact was designed to facilitate the exchange of commodities and strengthen economic interdependence during the early years of their diplomatic relations.
59
Cultural Association was formed between Pakistan and Indonesia in:
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April 1955
In April 1955, coinciding with the historic Bandung Conference, Pakistan and Indonesia strengthened their bilateral ties by forming a Cultural Association aimed at promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between the two largest Muslim populations in Asia.
60
"Pakistan came into being as a result of the urge felt by the Muslims of the sub-continent to secure a territory, however limited, where Islamic Ideology and way of life could be practiced and demonstrated to the World". Those words are from:
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Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, frequently highlighted that the creation of Pakistan was not just for territorial gain but to provide a laboratory where Islamic principles of social justice and governance could be implemented in the modern era.