India-Pakistan Relations — Set 6
International Relations · भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध · Questions 51–60 of 160
The FATF (Financial Action Task Force) placed Pakistan on its 'grey list' because of concerns about what?
Correct Answer: B. Terror financing and money laundering
FATF placed Pakistan on its 'grey list' (Enhanced Monitoring) in June 2018 due to concerns about terror financing and money laundering. Pakistan was removed from the grey list in October 2022 after it took 34 action plan items. Being on the grey list restricts access to international financing.
Which river does the controversial Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project in J&K affect, causing dispute with Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. Jhelum (Neelum in Pakistan)
The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project (330 MW) in J&K diverts water from the Kishanganga River (called Neelum in Pakistan), a tributary of the Jhelum. Pakistan objected as Jhelum is a Western river under the Indus Waters Treaty. The International Court of Arbitration ruled largely in India's favor with some restrictions.
India's Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River caused dispute with Pakistan under which treaty?
Correct Answer: C. Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan objected to India's Baglihar Dam (900 MW) on the Chenab River in J&K under the Indus Waters Treaty as Chenab is a Western river. The dispute went to World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert Raymond Lafitte in 2005. The Neutral Expert ruled mostly in India's favor in 2007.
Pakistan's first Prime Minister was whom?
Correct Answer: B. Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan's first Prime Minister (1947–1951). Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General. Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated in October 1951 at Rawalpindi.
India's UNODC-based claim is that Pakistan is the world's largest producer of what?
Correct Answer: A. Heroin
Pakistan, along with neighboring Afghanistan, is associated with large-scale heroin production in the 'Golden Crescent' region. Afghanistan is the world's largest opium producer, which is processed into heroin largely in Pakistan's border regions. India is a transit and destination country for these drugs.
The Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan is associated with which Sikh Guru?
Correct Answer: C. Guru Nanak Dev
Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara is associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. He spent the last 18 years of his life here (1521–1539). The Kartarpur Corridor inaugurated in 2019 allows visa-free access for Indian pilgrims.
The Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir is approximately how many kilometers long?
Correct Answer: B. 740 km
The Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir is approximately 740 km long. It runs from the Siachen Glacier region in the north to the International Border near Madhopur in the south. The LoC is not recognized internationally as an international border.
Pakistan's Gwadar Port is located in which province?
Correct Answer: D. Balochistan
Gwadar Port is located in Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is the southern terminus of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and will be operated by China Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHC). India views Gwadar as part of China's 'String of Pearls' strategy.
Cross-LoC trade between India and Pakistan (J&K) was suspended in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2019
Cross-LoC trade between India and Pakistan was suspended in April 2019, months before the abrogation of Article 370. India alleged that the trade route was being misused for smuggling of hawala money, weapons, and narcotics. The suspension was also linked to deteriorating bilateral relations post-Pulwama.
Operation Brasstacks (1986-87) was a large-scale military exercise by India that almost led to war with Pakistan. Who was the chief architect?
Correct Answer: B. Gen. K. Sundarji
Operation Brasstacks (1986–87) was India's largest peacetime military exercise, planned by Army Chief Gen. K. Sundarji. Pakistan mobilized its forces in response, bringing both countries to the brink of war. The crisis was defused through back-channel diplomacy and phone calls between Rajiv Gandhi and Zia-ul-Haq.