India-Pakistan Relations — Set 11
International Relations · भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध · Questions 101–110 of 160
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre that galvanized Indian freedom fighters took place in which city (now in Pakistan after partition)?
Correct Answer: B. Amritsar
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre on 13 April 1919 took place in Amritsar, Punjab. After partition, Amritsar remained in India (East Punjab). Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial was set up at the site. The massacre by Brigadier General Dyer radicalized Indian nationalism.
Pakistan's Diamer-Bhasha Dam project on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK) received funding from which country?
Correct Answer: D. Both China and Saudi Arabia
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Gilgit-Baltistan (which India claims as PoK) was initially offered World Bank funding, which was withdrawn after India's objections. China and Saudi Arabia later agreed to finance the project. India objects because it passes through disputed territory.
What is the AGARTALA DOCTRINE or 'Conspiracy Case' — the case Pakistan accused Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of plotting?
Correct Answer: A. Conspiracy to secede with India's help
The Agartala Conspiracy Case (1968) accused Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 35 others of conspiring with India to secede East Pakistan with Indian military support (meetings allegedly at Agartala, India). The case galvanized Bengali nationalism rather than suppressing it. Ayub Khan eventually dropped the case amid mass protests.
The Balochistan issue is significant in India-Pakistan relations because India is accused of what?
Correct Answer: B. Supporting Baloch separatist insurgency
Pakistan accuses India's RAW of supporting Baloch separatist insurgency in Balochistan. PM Modi mentioned Balochistan in his Independence Day speech (August 2016), raising the issue internationally. India maintains it only raises humanitarian concerns about Pakistani military operations against Baloch civilians.
Which Indian spy was arrested in Pakistan and sentenced to death, becoming a major bilateral issue?
Correct Answer: B. Kulbhushan Jadhav
Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Indian Navy officer, was arrested by Pakistan in March 2016 (allegedly from Iran) and sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court for espionage and terrorism. India approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ICJ in 2019 ruled Pakistan must provide consular access and review the conviction.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in 2019 regarding Kulbhushan Jadhav that Pakistan must do what?
Correct Answer: B. Review and reconsider his conviction and provide consular access
The ICJ ruled in July 2019 that Pakistan must provide consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav and review and reconsider his conviction. India's case was led by Harish Salve (fees: Re 1). The ICJ did not order Jadhav's immediate release, but the verdict was a significant legal victory for India.
India's 'Most Favoured Nation' (MFN) status given to Pakistan was revoked by India after which incident?
Correct Answer: B. Pulwama attack 2019
India revoked Pakistan's Most Favoured Nation (MFN) trade status after the Pulwama attack on 14 February 2019. India also imposed 200% customs duty on imports from Pakistan. The suspension further damaged already strained bilateral trade relations.
In 1971, India signed a Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation with which country, which neutralized Pakistan's ally?
Correct Answer: C. USSR
India signed the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation in August 1971 with the USSR. This neutralized the US-Pakistan-China axis that was trying to deter Indian intervention in East Pakistan. The 20-year treaty was a strategic masterstroke by Indira Gandhi.
The 'hot-line' between Indian and Pakistani Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) was established after which agreement?
Correct Answer: D. 1987 hot-line agreement
A hotline between Indian and Pakistani DGMOs (Directors General of Military Operations) was established in 1987 after the Brasstacks crisis, to prevent accidental escalation. It is used during periods of heightened tension along the LoC. There are also nuclear risk reduction hotlines.
Operation Vijay in 1999 (Kargil) was supported by Indian Air Force operations codenamed what?
Correct Answer: A. Operation Safed Sagar
The Indian Air Force's role in the Kargil War 1999 was codenamed Operation Safed Sagar ('White Ocean'). IAF used MiG-21s, MiG-27s, Mirage 2000s, and MI-17 helicopters to support ground forces. The IAF conducted over 650 sorties in the operation.