India-Pakistan Relations — Set 12
International Relations · भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध · Questions 111–120 of 160
Which historical event of 1947 partition is associated with the 'Express Train to Pakistan' where thousands were killed in Punjab?
Correct Answer: B. Train Massacres of Partition
The partition of 1947 saw horrific train massacres across Punjab where trains carrying Hindu/Sikh refugees from Pakistan and Muslim refugees from India were attacked mid-journey. Entire trains arrived with only dead bodies. These events are central to partition literature like 'Train to Pakistan' by Khushwant Singh.
The 'Two-Nation Theory' was the basis for Pakistan's creation. Who primarily advocated this theory?
Correct Answer: C. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The Two-Nation Theory — that Hindus and Muslims are two separate nations requiring separate states — was primarily advocated by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League. It became the ideological basis for Pakistan's creation in 1947. Maulana Azad and other Muslim leaders opposed partition.
The 'Chenab Formula' for Kashmir settlement proposed dividing J&K how?
Correct Answer: B. Along Chenab River, with Muslim-majority areas going to Pakistan
The 'Chenab Formula' proposed in Track-2 dialogues suggests dividing J&K along the Chenab River — Muslim-majority Kashmir Valley and most of PoK to Pakistan, and Hindu-majority Jammu, Buddhist Ladakh, and Chenab-south areas to India. India officially rejects any territorial division. The formula is occasionally discussed in academic Track-2 settings.
Partition of Bengal (1905) by Lord Curzon created which provinces?
Correct Answer: D. East Bengal-Assam and West Bengal
The 1905 Partition of Bengal by Viceroy Lord Curzon created 'East Bengal and Assam' and 'Bengal' (West Bengal with Bihar and Orissa). This was seen as a divide-and-rule tactic, splitting Hindus and Muslims. It was reversed in 1911 due to massive protests and the Swadeshi Movement.
The 'back-channel' 2004-2007 India-Pakistan peace process was facilitated by which back-channel negotiators?
Correct Answer: A. Satinder Lambah and Tariq Aziz
The 2004–2007 back-channel peace process was conducted between Indian PM's special envoy Satinder Lambah and Pakistani President Musharraf's chief of staff Tariq Aziz. They reportedly made significant progress on a 4-point formula for Kashmir. The process collapsed with Pakistan's domestic political crisis (2007–08) and 26/11.
India's strategic concept of 'Cold Start Doctrine' is designed to defeat Pakistan how?
Correct Answer: B. By rapid, limited conventional offensive into Pakistan before international community intervenes
The correct answer is By rapid, limited conventional offensive into Pakistan before international community intervenes. India's 'Cold Start Doctrine' (officially denied but widely referenced) envisages multiple rapid, limited conventional offensive thrusts into Pakistan by Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) — fast enough to achieve objectives before international pressure forces a ceasefire and below the nuclear threshold. Pakistan counters with tactical nuclear weapons (TNWs). This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Javed Miandad's last ball six off Chetan Sharma in 1986 is significant in India-Pakistan rivalry because it was in which tournament?
Correct Answer: C. Sharjah Cup (Austral-Asia Cup)
Javed Miandad's last-ball six off Chetan Sharma in the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah is one of cricket's most iconic moments in the India-Pakistan rivalry. Pakistan won by 1 wicket off the last ball. The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is considered geopolitically significant and called the 'Mother of All Battles' in cricket.
India and Pakistan agreed to a nuclear hotline (Secretary-level) in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2004
India and Pakistan agreed to establish a nuclear hotline between their Foreign Secretaries as part of the February 2004 Composite Dialogue confidence-building measures. Nuclear CBMs include advance notification of missile tests, risk reduction centers, and the hotline. These measures continue despite deteriorating bilateral relations.
India's position on the CPEC project is?
Correct Answer: C. India opposes CPEC as it passes through PoK (Indian territory)
India firmly opposes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) because it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which India considers its own territory. India boycotts BRI-related forums citing this reason. India views CPEC as undermining its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Which Pakistani city, near the 1999 Kargil conflict zone, is the headquarters of Pakistan's Northern Light Infantry regiment that fought in Kargil?
Correct Answer: C. Gilgit
The Northern Light Infantry (NLI) regiment based in Gilgit (Gilgit-Baltistan) was the main Pakistani force involved in the Kargil infiltration of 1999. Pakistan initially denied their involvement, calling them 'freedom fighters.' Pakistan later gave Nishan-e-Haider (its highest gallantry award) to four NLI soldiers.