India-Pakistan Relations — Set 9
International Relations · भारत-पाकिस्तान संबंध · Questions 81–90 of 160
India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, which includes Pakistan, was articulated by which government?
Correct Answer: C. Narendra Modi government
PM Narendra Modi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, announced in 2014, prioritizes India's relations with SAARC neighbors. Modi invited all SAARC leaders to his 2014 inauguration, including Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif. However, India-Pakistan relations deteriorated after Uri (2016) and Pulwama (2019).
Which route was proposed to connect India to Central Asia through Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A. TAPI Pipeline
The TAPI Pipeline (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) proposes to carry natural gas from Galkynysh gas field in Turkmenistan through Afghanistan and Pakistan to India. India views TAPI as a way to diversify energy sources. Security concerns in Afghanistan and Pakistan have delayed its completion.
The nuclear security agreement 'Lahore MOU on Advance Notification of Missile Tests' was part of which summit?
Correct Answer: B. Lahore Summit 1999
The Lahore Summit of February 1999 produced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on nuclear matters, including advance notification of ballistic missile tests and risk reduction measures. It remains the most significant nuclear CBM between India and Pakistan. The spirit was undermined by the Kargil War months later.
The 2008 Mumbai attacks (26/11) killed approximately how many people?
Correct Answer: C. 166
The 26/11 Mumbai attacks of 26 November 2008 killed approximately 166 people including foreign nationals. The attacks targeted CST railway station, Taj Hotel, Trident Hotel, Nariman House, Leopold Cafe, and other locations. The attacks lasted about 60 hours.
India's 'Hot Pursuit' doctrine against Pakistani-supported militants allows Indian forces to do what?
Correct Answer: B. Cross the LoC to pursue militants fleeing into PoK
India's 'Hot Pursuit' doctrine allows security forces to cross the LoC in pursuit of militants who have attacked Indian forces and fled into PoK. This doctrine was referenced after the 2016 surgical strikes. India does not publicly confirm specific hot pursuit operations to avoid escalation.
Which Indian PM made an unannounced Christmas Day visit to Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif in 2015?
Correct Answer: C. Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi made a surprise stopover at Lahore on 25 December 2015 (Nawaz Sharif's birthday/granddaughter's wedding) on his return from Kabul. It was seen as a significant peace gesture. However, the Pathankot Air Force Base attack on 2 January 2016 derailed the peace process.
The Pathankot Air Force Base attack of January 2016 was carried out by which group?
Correct Answer: C. Jaish-e-Mohammed
The Pathankot Air Force Base attack of 2–5 January 2016 was carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists. 7 CRPF and Air Force personnel were killed. The attack derailed the nascent peace process initiated by PM Modi's surprise Lahore visit days earlier.
India and Pakistan both claim the Siachen Glacier. India's position is that Siachen is in which administrative division?
Correct Answer: B. J&K/Ladakh Union Territory
India claims Siachen Glacier as part of J&K, now the Ladakh Union Territory. India has maintained military presence there since Operation Meghdoot (1984). Pakistan claims Siachen under its Northern Areas/Gilgit-Baltistan territory. The glacier's administration has practical importance for the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Pir Panjal Range and Chenab Valley are in which region of J&K?
Correct Answer: A. Jammu Division
The Pir Panjal Range and Chenab Valley fall in the Jammu Division of J&K (now part of J&K UT). Pir Panjal forms the southern boundary of the Kashmir Valley. The Jawahar Tunnel connects Jammu to Srinagar through the Banihal Pass in the Pir Panjal Range.
India's strategy of 'strategic restraint' post-nuclear tests means what?
Correct Answer: B. Avoiding escalation while maintaining credible deterrence
India's 'strategic restraint' doctrine post-1998 nuclear tests means maintaining credible nuclear deterrence while avoiding escalation in conventional conflicts. India demonstrated this during Kargil (1999), Operation Parakram (2001–02), and post-26/11 when India chose not to launch military strikes despite public pressure. Nuclear deterrence complicates India-Pakistan conventional conflict.