India-Pakistan Relations — Set 1
International Relations · भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध · Questions 1–10 of 160
In which year was the Partition of India and Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. 1947
India and Pakistan were partitioned on 15 August 1947 under the Indian Independence Act 1947. The partition was based on the two-nation theory proposed by the Muslim League. Massive communal violence followed, with estimates of 1–2 million deaths and 15 million displaced.
Who was the last Viceroy of British India who oversaw the partition?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of British India and oversaw the partition in 1947. He advanced the transfer of power date from June 1948 to August 1947. The Radcliffe Line drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe divided Punjab and Bengal between India and Pakistan.
The Radcliffe Line was drawn to divide which two provinces between India and Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. Punjab and Bengal
Sir Cyril Radcliffe drew the Radcliffe Line to divide Punjab and Bengal between India and Pakistan in 1947. Radcliffe had just 5 weeks to complete this massive task. The line's announcement came two days after independence, causing widespread displacement.
The first war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir was fought in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1947
The First Kashmir War was fought in 1947 immediately after Partition when Pakistani tribal militias (Lashkar) invaded Kashmir. Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession to India on 26 October 1947. India airlifted troops and the war continued till January 1949.
Which UN Resolution called for a plebiscite in Kashmir?
Correct Answer: B. UN Resolution 47
UN Security Council Resolution 47 of April 1948 called for a free and impartial plebiscite in Jammu & Kashmir. The resolution required Pakistan to withdraw its forces first, which Pakistan never fully complied with. India's position is that J&K's accession is complete and final.
What is the ceasefire line in Kashmir called after the 1972 Simla Agreement?
Correct Answer: C. Line of Control
The Line of Control (LoC) is the ceasefire line in Kashmir established through the Simla Agreement of 1972. It replaced the earlier Ceasefire Line of 1949 (UN supervised). The LoC is approximately 740 km long and divides Indian-administered J&K from Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK/AJK).
The Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan was signed in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1960
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on 19 September 1960 by Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan. It was mediated by the World Bank. Under the treaty, India got the Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) and Pakistan got the Western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab).
Who mediated the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960?
Correct Answer: B. World Bank
The World Bank played a crucial mediating role in finalizing the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. Negotiations lasted nearly a decade from 1951 to 1960. The treaty is considered one of the most successful water-sharing treaties in the world.
Which rivers were allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty?
Correct Answer: B. Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
Under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, the Western rivers — Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab — were allocated to Pakistan. India received the Eastern rivers — Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. India has the right to use Western rivers for limited non-consumptive purposes like power generation.
The Second Kashmir War between India and Pakistan was fought in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1965
The Second Kashmir War (also called the 1965 War) was fought from August to September 1965. Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar to infiltrate Kashmir, followed by Operation Grand Slam. India launched a counter-offensive across the International Border near Lahore.