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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When did Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan pay his first official state visit to Iran?
Answer:
May 1949
PM Liaquat Ali Khan visited Iran in May 1949 to establish cooperation and brotherhood between the two Muslim nations.
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Who served as the first Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran?
Answer:
Ghazanfar Ali Khan
Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan was appointed as the first Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran to build strong bilateral relations.
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Who was the first foreign Head of State to visit Pakistan on a state visit?
Answer:
Shah of Iran
The Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, became the first foreign head of state to visit Pakistan in March 1950.
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Which was the first country to formally recognize Pakistan as an independent state?
Answer:
Iran
Iran holds the distinction of being the first nation in the world to recognize Pakistan's sovereignty in 1947.
65
Mullah Omar, the founder of the Taliban, was reported deceased in which year?
Answer:
2015
The death of Mullah Omar was officially confirmed in 2015, following which Mullah Akhtar Mansoor took over the leadership.
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NATO decided to leave Afghanistan by the end of which year according to the 2012 decision?
Answer:
2014
At the 2012 Chicago Summit, NATO leaders agreed on a timeline to withdraw combat forces by the end of 2014.
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When did Afghanistan hold its first parliamentary elections?
Answer:
2005
Afghanistan held its first parliamentary elections in September 2005 as part of the post-Taliban political reconstruction.
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In which year did NATO and ISAF begin fighting against the Taliban in Afghanistan?
Answer:
2002
After the initial invasion, NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations against the Taliban insurgency intensified starting in 2002.
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The 9/11 incident in 2001 led to the invasion of Afghanistan by which major power?
Answer:
USA
Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, the United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom to dismantle Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.
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In which year did the Taliban movement capture Kabul for the first time?
Answer:
1996
After capturing Kandahar in 1994, the Taliban forces successfully took control of the capital, Kabul, in September 1996.