India-Pakistan Relations — Set 4
International Relations · भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध · Questions 31–40 of 160
The Pulwama attack of February 2019 targeted which paramilitary force?
Correct Answer: C. CRPF
The Pulwama attack on 14 February 2019 targeted a CRPF convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, killing 40 personnel. Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility. This was the deadliest terror attack in J&K since 1989 and triggered the Balakot airstrikes.
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistan after a dogfight during which incident?
Correct Answer: C. Balakot aftermath 2019
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was shot down during the aerial engagement following the Balakot airstrikes on 27 February 2019. He shot down a Pakistani F-16 in his MiG-21 Bison before being captured. Pakistan released him on 1 March 2019 as a 'gesture of peace'; he was later awarded Vir Chakra.
The Kartarpur Corridor connects Kartarpur (Pakistan) to which Indian city/shrine?
Correct Answer: B. Dera Baba Nanak (Gurdaspur)
The Kartarpur Corridor connects Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara (Pakistan) to Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India. It was inaugurated on 9 November 2019. Kartarpur Sahib is where Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent the last 18 years of his life.
When was the Kartarpur Corridor inaugurated?
Correct Answer: C. 9 November 2019
The Kartarpur Corridor was inaugurated on 9 November 2019, coinciding with the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It allows Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur Sahib without a visa. PM Narendra Modi and PM Imran Khan both attended the inaugural ceremonies.
The SAARC Secretariat is located in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Kathmandu
The SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. SAARC was established in 1985 with the Dhaka Declaration signed by 7 South Asian nations. India-Pakistan tensions have repeatedly blocked SAARC summits.
India has granted Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan. Has Pakistan reciprocated?
Correct Answer: C. No, Pakistan has not granted MFN to India
India granted MFN status to Pakistan in 1996 under WTO obligations. Pakistan has not reciprocated and refers to India only as a 'Non-Discriminatory Market Access' (NDMA) partner. The bilateral trade was frozen after Pulwama attack and Balakot airstrikes in 2019.
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution which gave special status to J&K was abrogated in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2019
Article 370 giving special status to Jammu & Kashmir was abrogated on 5 August 2019. J&K was bifurcated into two Union Territories — J&K (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature). Pakistan strongly condemned the move and downgraded diplomatic ties with India.
Pakistan downgraded diplomatic relations with India after which Indian action?
Correct Answer: C. Abrogation of Article 370 in 2019
Pakistan downgraded diplomatic relations with India in August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of J&K. Pakistan recalled its ambassador from New Delhi and expelled the Indian High Commissioner. Trade and transport links were also suspended.
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) has been signed by India?
Correct Answer: C. No, India has not signed CTBT
India has not signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). India believes CTBT is discriminatory as it does not commit nuclear weapon states to a specific timeline for disarmament. India also maintains its right to test if its national security requires it.
Operation Parakram (2001-02) was India's military mobilization in response to which event?
Correct Answer: B. Attack on Indian Parliament December 2001
Operation Parakram was India's massive military mobilization along the Pakistan border following the attack on the Indian Parliament on 13 December 2001. India mobilized over 500,000 troops to the border. The operation lasted about 10 months and was eventually called off without war.