India-Pakistan Relations — Set 8
International Relations · भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध · Questions 71–80 of 160
In 1971, what was East Pakistan known as before becoming Bangladesh?
Correct Answer: C. East Pakistan
Before independence in 1971, Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan. It was separated from West Pakistan by about 1,600 km of Indian territory. The Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 and India's military intervention led to the creation of independent Bangladesh.
Pakistan's claim to Kashmir is based on which principle from the Partition?
Correct Answer: C. Majority Muslim population under two-nation theory
Pakistan's claim to Kashmir is based on the two-nation theory that majority-Muslim regions should be part of Pakistan. At partition, J&K was majority-Muslim but ruled by Hindu Maharaja Hari Singh. Pakistan argues the accession to India was forced and illegitimate.
Which Indian military operation during the 1971 war involved a naval blockade of East Pakistan's ports?
Correct Answer: A. Operation Trident
Operation Trident (4–5 December 1971) was India's naval missile attack on Karachi harbor using Vidyut-class missile boats (Styx missiles). It is the only instance of India using missiles in combat at sea. The attack destroyed Pakistani fuel storage and ships. 4 December is now celebrated as Navy Day.
The Durand Line separates Pakistan from which neighboring country?
Correct Answer: C. Afghanistan
The Durand Line is the 2,640 km border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893 by Sir Henry Mortimer Durand of British India. Afghanistan has never formally recognized the Durand Line. Pakistan uses it as its de facto international boundary.
What is the approximate length of the India-Pakistan International Border (excluding LoC)?
Correct Answer: C. 3,323 km
The India-Pakistan International Border is approximately 3,323 km long (excluding the LoC in J&K). It runs through Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat. The border is called the 'Radcliffe Line' in Punjab and is heavily fenced and guarded by BSF.
India's 'smart fence' project along the Pakistan border uses which technologies?
Correct Answer: B. Laser-based intrusion detection, thermal imaging, and sensors
India's Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) and 'smart fence' project uses laser-based intrusion detection, thermal cameras, underground sensors, and surveillance drones along the Pakistan border. It is being implemented by MHA and BEL. It aims to replace the outdated flood-lighting fence system.
The 1965 war started when Pakistan launched which operation to infiltrate Kashmir?
Correct Answer: A. Operation Gibraltar
Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar in August 1965 to send infiltrators into Kashmir to trigger an uprising. When that failed, Pakistan launched Operation Grand Slam to cut off J&K. India retaliated by crossing the International Border near Lahore and Sialkot.
India's policy of treating Hafiz Saeed and other Pakistan-based terrorists as 'state actors' reflects which strategic doctrine?
Correct Answer: C. Doctrine of State Responsibility
India's position on Pakistan-based terrorism reflects the doctrine of State Responsibility — that Pakistan, as the state harboring and supporting terrorist groups, bears legal responsibility for their actions. India presents evidence before the UNSC and FATF. This doctrine justifies India's demands for Pakistan to dismantle terror infrastructure.
The 'back-channel' talks between India and Pakistan in 2021-22 that led to LoC ceasefire agreement were mediated by which third party?
Correct Answer: B. UAE
Back-channel talks between India and Pakistan in 2021, reportedly facilitated by the UAE, led to the joint statement on LoC ceasefire in February 2021. This was the first significant ceasefire agreement since 2003. The UAE played a quiet diplomatic role in bringing both sides to the agreement.
The Pakistan-India People's Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD) was established to promote what?
Correct Answer: C. People-to-people contact and civil society dialogue
The Pakistan-India People's Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD) was established in 1994 to promote people-to-people contact and civil society dialogue between the two countries. It holds annual conventions alternately in India and Pakistan. Such Track-II diplomacy continues even when official talks are suspended.