Which country opposed Pakistan's membership in the United Nations?
- Afghanistan
- India
- Iran
- Russia
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Answer: A. Afghanistan
Afghanistan cast the lone vote against Pakistan's admission to the UN in September 1947.
FSC History: Foreign Policy, questions with answers
Practise 19 real Federal Board questions on Foreign Policy from 2023 to 2026. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
19real questions
10multiple choice
4exam sessions
About Foreign Policy in FSC History
Foreign Policy is one of the 11 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC History question bank (11th class), and about 6% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 19 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 10 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 16 medium, 3 easy.
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What was the new name given to the Baghdad pact?
- SEATO
- CENTO
- SAARC
- League of Nations
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Answer: B. CENTO
After Iraq withdrew in 1959, the Baghdad Pact was renamed the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO).
Which Prime Minister purchased Gawadar from Muscat?
- I.I Chundrigar
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Hussain Shaheed Soharwardi
- Feroz Khan Noon
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Answer: D. Feroz Khan Noon
Prime Minister Feroz Khan Noon negotiated the purchase of Gwadar from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, completed in 1958.
Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with:
- Afghanistan
- China
- Iran
- India
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Answer: B. China
The Karakoram Highway links Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region with China's Xinjiang province, a symbol of Sino-Pakistan friendship.
From which country was Gwadar purchased by Pakistan in 1958?
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
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Answer: A. Oman
Pakistan purchased Gwadar from the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman in 1958.
Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with:
- India
- Afghanistan
- China
- Iran
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Answer: C. China
The Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan's northern areas with China, symbolising close Sino-Pak friendship.
What are the basic objectives of Pakistan's foreign policy? Explain in detail.
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Basic objectives of Pakistan's foreign policy:
1. National security and territorial integrity: defence against external threat, esp. from India.
2. Friendly relations with all countries: peaceful co-existence with all, in line with the Quaid's guidance.
3. Solidarity with the Muslim world: special ties with Muslim countries and support for OIC and for causes such as Palestine and Kashmir.
4. Peaceful settlement of disputes: particularly Kashmir, in line with UN resolutions.
5. Economic development: attracting foreign aid, trade and investment (ECO, CPEC).
6. Support for self-determination and opposition to colonialism and racism.
7. …
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Discuss the fundamental principles of Pakistan's foreign policy in detail.
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Pakistan's foreign policy since 1947 has rested on several fundamental, enduring principles:
1. Adherence to the UN Charter: Pakistan committed itself to the principles of the United Nations, including sovereign equality of states and peaceful settlement of disputes.
2. Support for the Muslim Ummah: as an ideological Islamic state, Pakistan has consistently championed the cause of the Muslim world, including Kashmir and Palestine, and has been an active member of the OIC.
3. Territorial integrity and sovereignty: preserving Pakistan's independence and territorial integrity, particularly against threats from India, has been a constant priority, including seeking alliances for security.
4. …
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Sessions with Foreign Policy questions
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2026 Annual | 3 |
| 2025 1st Annual | 8 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 5 |
| 2023 Annual | 3 |
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What does the Foreign Policy chapter cover on this page?
19 real Federal Board (FBISE) History questions on Foreign Policy from 2023 to 2026, for 11th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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