Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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1
The Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) between Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey was established in 1964 and was replaced by ECO in:
Answer:
1985
The RCD was established in 1964 but became inactive after the 1979 Iranian Revolution. It was formally replaced by the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 1985, which later expanded to include Central Asian republics.
2
Pakistan formally left the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) in:
Answer:
March 1979
Pakistan announced its withdrawal from CENTO in March 1979, shortly after the Iranian Revolution led to Iran's withdrawal. The move effectively dissolved the alliance and allowed Pakistan to join the Non-Aligned Movement.
3
Pakistan formally withdrew from the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in:
Answer:
1973
Pakistan withdrew from SEATO in 1973. The decision was made by Z.A. Bhutto following the separation of East Pakistan, as the alliance had failed to provide any military assistance to Pakistan during the 1971 conflict.
4
General Zia-ul-Haq succeeded Fazal Ellahi Chaudhry, who had served as the:
Answer:
Ex-President
Fazal Ellahi Chaudhry was the President of Pakistan under the 1973 Constitution. He continued in office for a period after the 1977 coup but eventually resigned in 1978, after which General Zia-ul-Haq officially assumed the office of President.
5
The famous Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was awarded the:
Answer:
Lenin Peace Prize
Faiz Ahmed Faiz was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize in 1962 by the Soviet Union. He was the first Asian poet to receive this prestigious award, which recognized his literary contributions and his commitment to peace and social justice.
6
Dr. Abdus Salam was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in:
Answer:
1979
In 1979, Dr. Abdus Salam became the first Pakistani to receive a Nobel Prize. He shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg for their contributions to the electroweak unification theory.
7
The Hudood Ordinance was enforced in Pakistan on:
Answer:
10th Feb: 1979
The Hudood Ordinances were enacted by General Zia-ul-Haq on February 10, 1979, as part of his Islamization program. These laws replaced parts of the British-era Pakistan Penal Code with Islamic punishments for crimes like theft, adultery, and alcohol consumption.
8
Pakistan joined the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in:
Answer:
1985
SAARC was established in December 1985 in Dhaka, with Pakistan as one of the seven founding members. The organization was created to promote regional cooperation and economic growth among South Asian nations.
9
Pakistan formally joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in:
Answer:
1979
Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) during the Havana Summit in 1979. This marked a shift in Pakistan's foreign policy toward a more balanced stance after its withdrawal from Western-led military alliances like SEATO and CENTO.
10
Pakistan officially recognized Bangladesh as an independent state in:
Answer:
1974
Pakistan recognized Bangladesh in February 1974 during the second Islamic Summit held in Lahore. This decision was made to facilitate regional stability and was encouraged by other Muslim nations attending the conference.