Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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A massive military operation against the Taliban in Swat began on:
Answer:
May 8, 2009
Operation Rah-e-Rast was launched by the Pakistan Army on May 8, 2009, to eliminate terrorists and regain control of the Swat Valley.
62
The Nizam-e-Adal Regulation 2009, enforcing Shariah in Swat, was signed by the Governor on:
Answer:
April 15, 2009
Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani signed the regulation on April 15, 2009, as part of a peace deal between the provincial government and local militants.
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Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was released from house arrest by the order of the Islamabad High Court on:
Answer:
9th February 2009
The Islamabad High Court declared Dr. A.Q. Khan a free citizen on February 9, 2009, ending years of restrictions on his movement.
64
General Pervez Musharraf resigned as the President of Pakistan on:
Answer:
18th August 2008
Musharraf announced his resignation in a live television broadcast on August 18, 2008, to avoid a planned impeachment motion by the parliament.
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Under the Kerry-Lugar Bill, the USA provided non-military aid to Pakistan at what annual rate?
Answer:
$1.5 billion
The act authorized $1.5 billion per year for five fiscal years to assist in sectors like education, health, and infrastructure.
66
The full and formal name of the Kerry-Lugar Bill is:
Answer:
Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009
Officially known as the 'Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009', it was sponsored by US Senators John Kerry and Richard Lugar.
67
The President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, visited Pakistan on:
Answer:
Feb 12, 2010
President Mahmoud Abbas made a state visit to Pakistan on February 12, 2010, to discuss bilateral relations and the Palestinian cause with Pakistani leadership.
68
On which river is the Baglihar Dam constructed by India, which is a source of dispute for Pakistan?
Answer:
Chenab
The Baglihar hydroelectric project is built on the Chenab River in Indian-administered Kashmir, and Pakistan has raised concerns over its impact on water flow.
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What was the total amount of US aid provided to Pakistan over five years under the Kerry-Lugar Bill?
Answer:
US$ 7.5 billion
The Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 authorized $7.5 billion in non-military aid to Pakistan to support socio-economic development.
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Who served as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States during the Zardari era?
Answer:
Hussain Haqqani
Hussain Haqqani was appointed as the ambassador in 2008 and remained in the role until the Memogate controversy in 2011.