Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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- 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
1
The 'Agreed Formula' for the distribution of resources in the 7th NFC Award was reach in 2010. Which province's 'Inverse Population Density' helped it get more funds, a model discussed in federal states like Nigeria?
Answer:
Balochistan
Balochistan receives a larger share of the divisible pool based on its vast land area and low population density. This model of fiscal federalism is often cited in academic and diplomatic exchanges between Pakistan and other large federations facing similar geographic challenges.
2
Which Muslim majority country is the largest exporter of palm oil to Pakistan as of 2024-2025?
Answer:
Indonesia
Indonesia is the primary supplier of palm oil to Pakistan. The bilateral trade relationship is robust, and both countries are working toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to further boost commercial ties and investment.
3
Who represented Pakistan at the 2019 Kuala Lumpur Summit, which was seen as an attempt to form a new Islamic bloc?
Answer:
None (Pakistan skipped the summit following Saudi concerns)
Although initially committed to attending, Prime Minister Imran Khan skipped the 2019 Kuala Lumpur Summit after diplomatic concerns were raised by Saudi Arabia. This event highlighted the complexities Pakistan faces in balancing its relationships with various power centers in the Muslim world.
4
The 'Islamic Solidarity Fund' of the OIC has provided scholarships to thousands of Pakistani students. In which city is its parent organization headquartered?
Answer:
Jeddah
The Islamic Solidarity Fund is a subsidiary of the OIC, headquartered in Jeddah. It provides financial assistance for educational, cultural, and humanitarian projects across the Muslim world, with Pakistan being one of the major beneficiaries.
5
Which international body's 'Loss and Damage' fund established at COP27 was a major diplomatic victory for Pakistan during its chairmanship of the G77?
Answer:
UNFCCC (United Nations)
Following the devastating 2022 floods, Pakistan used its leadership of the G77 plus China at COP27 to successfully lobby for a 'Loss and Damage' fund. This fund is intended to compensate climate-vulnerable nations for disasters they faced despite having a low carbon footprint.
6
The 'MILGEM' project is a significant defense collaboration involving the construction of corvettes for the Pakistan Navy by which country?
Answer:
Turkey
The MILGEM project involves the transfer of technology from Turkey to Pakistan. Under this deal, state-of-the-art Babur-class corvettes are being built both in Istanbul and at the Karachi Shipyard, strengthening the naval defense and industrial capacity of Pakistan.
7
Which Pakistani airline was historically instrumental in helping launch the airlines of several OIC and Commonwealth countries like Emirates and Qatar Airways?
Answer:
PIA (Pakistan International Airlines)
In the 1970s and 80s, PIA provided technical support, aircraft, and training to help launch several Gulf airlines. This 'Foundational Cooperation' is a source of pride in Pakistan's civil aviation history and established the basis for modern aviation links within the OIC and Commonwealth.
8
The 'CARE' (Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation) program coordinates with Pakistan primarily in which sector?
Answer:
Transport corridors and Power sharing
CAREC, supported by the ADB, aims to link Central Asia with global markets. Pakistan is a key member, focusing on Corridors 5 and 6 which connect the landlocked CARs with the seaports of Karachi and Gwadar, fulfilling the regional connectivity vision.
9
In 2024, Pakistan hosted an extraordinary session of the OIC to address which humanitarian situation?
Answer:
Afghanistan (preventing economic collapse)
Building on the success of the December 2021 session, Pakistan continues to use the OIC platform to mobilize international aid for Afghanistan. The goal is to ensure that the Afghan people are not penalized for the political changes in Kabul and to prevent a mass refugee influx into Pakistan.
10
Pakistan’s 'Strategic Restraint Regime' (SRR) proposal at the UN includes which of the following?
Answer:
Nuclear and conventional balance and resolution of disputes
The SRR is Pakistan's core diplomatic proposal for South Asian stability. It consists of three pillars: nuclear restraint, maintaining a conventional military balance, and the peaceful resolution of outstanding disputes, especially Jammu and Kashmir.