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Q41.The U-2 incident of 1960 involved a US plane flying from which Pakistani base?
Correct Answer: B
The U-2 spy plane of Gary Powers flew from Badaber base near Peshawar.
Q42.Which country was the first to recognize Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan in 1947.
Q43.Which Pakistani city hosted the 1974 Islamic Summit?
Correct Answer: C
The Second Islamic Summit was held in Lahore in February 1974.
Q44.Which Pakistani leader is associated with the phrase "friendship higher than Himalayas" for China ties?
Correct Answer: A
Pak-China friendship is popularly described as higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the oceans.
Q45.Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is also called?
Correct Answer: B
The IP pipeline is often called the Peace Pipeline.
Q46.Pakistan has been elected how many times (approx.) to the UN Security Council as non-permanent member?
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan has served multiple terms (7+) on the UNSC, most recently 2025-26.
Q47.Pakistan is one of the largest contributors to?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan is consistently among the top troop contributors to UN peacekeeping.
Q48.Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement in which year?
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan joined NAM in 1979 after leaving CENTO.
Q49.Pakistan recognized the People's Republic of China as which number country?
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan was among the first non-communist states to recognize the PRC (January 1950).
Q50.Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) was signed in?
Correct Answer: B
APTTA was signed in 2010, replacing the 1965 ATTA.
Q51.PIA became the first non-communist airline to fly to China in which year?
Correct Answer: B
PIA started flights to China in 1964, a first among non-communist airlines.
Q52.Sir Creek dispute between Pakistan and India concerns?
Correct Answer: B
Sir Creek is a disputed tidal estuary between Sindh and Gujarat affecting maritime boundaries.
Q53.Soviet forces invaded Afghanistan in which year?
Correct Answer: B
The USSR invaded Afghanistan in December 1979, transforming Pakistan's strategic role.
Q54.The Delhi Pact (Liaquat-Nehru Pact) was signed in which month/year?
Correct Answer: A
The Liaquat-Nehru Pact was signed on 8 April 1950.
Q55.The Geneva Accords on Afghanistan were signed in which year?
Correct Answer: B
The Geneva Accords (April 1988) led to Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Q56.Turkey supported Pakistan notably on which issue at international fora?
Correct Answer: B
Turkey has consistently supported Pakistan's stance on Kashmir.
Q57.Which agreement normalized Pakistan-India trade routes in 2004-08 era?
Correct Answer: A
The Composite Dialogue (2004) covered peace, Kashmir, trade and travel CBMs.
Q58.Which crisis brought Pakistan and India close to war in 2019?
Correct Answer: B
After the Pulwama attack, India struck Balakot; Pakistan downed an Indian jet and returned its pilot.
Q59.CASA-1000 project imports what into Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
CASA-1000 will transmit surplus hydropower from Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Q60.How many Afghan refugees did Pakistan host at the peak?
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan hosted over 3 million Afghan refugees, among the world's largest refugee populations.