Foreign Policy of Pakistan: 20 Important MCQs for CSS & PMS Aspirants

A country's foreign policy defines its relationship with the world. For Pakistan, this is a dynamic and critical subject, making it a very important area for CSS, PMS, and other high-level exams. Questions often focus on Pakistan's relations with major powers, its neighbours, and its role in international organizations.

Are you up-to-date with Pakistan's foreign relations? Here are 20 essential MCQs to check your knowledge and help you prepare.

1. Pakistan became a member of the United Nations (UN) in which year?

• 1947
• 1948
• 1949
• 1950

Answer: 1947 (Specifically on September 30, 1947)

2. Pakistan joined the Baghdad Pact, later known as CENTO, in which year?

• 1954
• 1955
• 1958
• 1960

Answer: 1955

3. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARwas formed in which city?

• Islamabad, Pakistan
• New Delhi, India
• Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Dhaka, Bangladesh

Answer: Dhaka, Bangladesh (in 1985)

4. Pakistan is a founding member of which of the following organizations?

• SAARC
• ECO
• OIC
• Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

Answer: OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

5. The Simla Agreement was signed between Pakistan and India in which year?

• 1971
• 1972
• 1974
• 1978

Answer: 1972

6. Pakistan recognized the People's Republic of China in:

• 1949
• 1950
• 1951
• 1955

Answer: 1950 (It was one of the first countries to do so).

7. The "Geneva Accords," regarding the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, were signed in:

• 1985
• 1988
• 1989
• 1991

Answer: 1988

8. Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests in response to India's tests in which year?

• 1995
• 1997
• 1998
• 1999

Answer: 1998 (On May 28, 1998)

9. Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in:

• 2015
• 2016
• 2017
• 2018

Answer: 2017

10. CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) is a part of which larger Chinese initiative?

• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• String of Pearls
• Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
• Made in China 2025

Answer: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

11. The headquarters of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIis located in:

• Riyadh
• Cairo
• Jeddah
• Istanbul

Answer: Jeddah

12. Pakistan left the Commonwealth in 1972 in protest of:

• The UK's role in the 1971 war
• Recognition of Bangladesh by Commonwealth nations
• Nuclear sanctions
• The Kashmir issue

Answer: Recognition of Bangladesh by Commonwealth nations

13. Who was the Foreign Minister of Pakistan who signed the Simla Agreement?

• Agha Shahi
• Sahabzada Yaqub Khan
• Aziz Ahmed
• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (as President)

Answer: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (He led the delegation and signed as President).

14. The "Look East" policy in Pakistan's foreign relations focuses on strengthening ties with:

• Middle Eastern countries
• Southeast and East Asian countries
• European countries
• African countries

Answer: Southeast and East Asian countries

15. The headquarters of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is in:

• Islamabad, Pakistan
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Tehran, Iran
• Ankara, Turkey

Answer: Tehran, Iran

16. Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in which year?

• 1961
• 1972
• 1979
• 1985

Answer: 1979

17. The Kargil conflict between Pakistan and India occurred in which year?

• 1998
• 1999
• 2000
• 2001

Answer: 1999

18. What is the primary point of contention in Pakistan-India relations?

• Water distribution
• Border disputes
• The Kashmir issue
• Trade imbalances

Answer: The Kashmir issue

19. Pakistan is separated from Tajikistan by which narrow strip of Afghan territory?

• Khyber Strip
• Pamir Corridor
• Wakhan Corridor
• Bolan Strip

Answer: Wakhan Corridor

20. The first SAARC summit was held in 1985 in:

• Islamabad
• Dhaka
• New Delhi
• Kathmandu

Answer: Dhaka