India-Pakistan Relations — Set 5
International Relations · भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध · Questions 41–50 of 160
Which group attacked the Indian Parliament in December 2001?
Correct Answer: B. Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed
The Indian Parliament was attacked on 13 December 2001 by terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Nine people including security personnel were killed in the attack. India blamed Pakistan-based groups and launched Operation Parakram.
The 26/11 Mumbai attacks of 2008 were carried out by which group?
Correct Answer: C. Lashkar-e-Taiba
The 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks on 26 November 2008 were carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives. 10 Pakistani terrorists attacked multiple sites in Mumbai killing 166 people. Ajmal Kasab, the sole surviving attacker, confirmed the Pakistan connection.
Ajmal Kasab, the only 26/11 attacker captured alive, was hanged in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2012
Ajmal Kasab was hanged on 21 November 2012 at Yerawada Central Jail in Pune. He was convicted of murder, waging war against India, and terrorism. His execution was kept secret and revealed only afterward.
Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, is wanted by India for which attacks?
Correct Answer: B. Mumbai 26/11 attacks 2008
Hafiz Saeed is the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), and is accused of masterminding the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. India has a bounty on his head and the US placed a $10 million reward. He was convicted in Pakistan in 2020 on terror financing charges.
The Composite Dialogue Process between India and Pakistan was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2004
The Composite Dialogue Process between India and Pakistan was launched in 2004 during PM Vajpayee's tenure. It covered 8 baskets including peace, security, J&K, Siachen, Wullar Barrage, Sir Creek, trade, and people-to-people contact. The dialogue has been suspended multiple times.
Sir Creek is a disputed 96 km waterway between India and Pakistan in which region?
Correct Answer: C. Rann of Kutch (Gujarat)
Sir Creek is a 96 km disputed tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch, on the border between Gujarat (India) and Sindh (Pakistan). The dispute is about the alignment of the boundary within the creek. Resolution of Sir Creek is part of the India-Pakistan Composite Dialogue.
Wullar Barrage / Tulbul Navigation Project is a dispute between India and Pakistan on which river?
Correct Answer: B. Jhelum
The Wullar Barrage (called Tulbul Navigation Project by India) dispute is on the Jhelum River in J&K. India started construction in 1984 but stopped following Pakistani objections. Pakistan considers it a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty as Jhelum is a Western river allocated to Pakistan.
Pakistan's ISI stands for which intelligence agency?
Correct Answer: B. Inter-Services Intelligence
ISI stands for Inter-Services Intelligence, Pakistan's premier intelligence agency. It was established in 1948 and is considered one of the most powerful intelligence agencies in Asia. India accuses ISI of sponsoring terrorism in J&K and cross-border attacks.
India conducted its first nuclear test at Pokhran, Rajasthan in which year (Smiling Buddha)?
Correct Answer: C. 1974
India conducted its first nuclear test 'Smiling Buddha' (Operation Pokhran-I) on 18 May 1974 at Pokhran, Rajasthan. PM Indira Gandhi ordered the test. India called it a 'peaceful nuclear explosion' (PNE) which led to international sanctions and formation of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
The Sharm el-Sheikh joint statement between India and Pakistan in 2009 was controversial because it mentioned which terror group?
Correct Answer: C. Balochi militants
The July 2009 Sharm el-Sheikh joint statement between PM Manmohan Singh and PM Yousuf Raza Gilani was controversial because it mentioned 'activities of Balochi insurgents' alongside terrorism against India. This appeared to equate Pakistani support for terrorism in India with Indian interference in Balochistan. There was significant domestic criticism of the statement in India.