Nuclear Program of Pakistan and Its Impact on Foreign Policy 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : When did Pakistan officially conduct its first nuclear tests? (A) 1998 (B) 1974 (C) 1985 (D) 2001 2. : What was the name given to Pakistan’s nuclear tests conducted in 1998? (A) Chagai-I (B) Kirana-I (C) Ghaznavi (D) Shaheen 3. : Who is considered the father of Pakistan’s nuclear program? (A) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (B) Dr. Abdul Salam (C) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (D) Dr. Ishrat Hussain 4. : Which country’s nuclear test in 1974 accelerated Pakistan’s nuclear program? (A) India (B) China (C) USA (D) Russia 5. : Pakistan’s nuclear program is mainly driven by the need to counter which country’s nuclear capability? (A) India (B) China (C) USA (D) Russia 6. : What is the primary organization responsible for Pakistan’s nuclear development? (A) Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) (B) Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) (C) Ministry of Science and Technology (D) Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority 7. : Pakistan’s nuclear tests in 1998 were conducted in which region? (A) Chagai District, Balochistan (B) Punjab (C) Sindh (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 8. : Which Pakistani Prime Minister authorized the nuclear tests in 1998? (A) Nawaz Sharif (B) Benazir Bhutto (C) Pervez Musharraf (D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto 9. : The nuclear program of Pakistan began under which Pakistani leader? (A) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (C) Ayub Khan (D) Liaquat Ali Khan 10. : What was the international reaction to Pakistan’s nuclear tests in 1998? (A) Widespread sanctions and condemnation (B) Immediate acceptance (C) No reaction (D) Support from the United Nations 11. : Pakistan claims its nuclear program is for: (A) Peaceful and defensive purposes (B) Offensive war only (C) Commercial energy production only (D) Space exploration 12. : Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine emphasizes: (A) Minimum credible deterrence (B) Maximum nuclear arsenal (C) Complete disarmament (D) Offensive first strike 13. : Which treaty has Pakistan NOT signed regarding nuclear weapons? (A) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) (B) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) (C) Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) (D) Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) 14. : Pakistan’s nuclear program has significantly affected its foreign policy by: (A) Increasing strategic balance with India (B) Improving relations with Israel (C) Reducing tensions with the USA (D) Ending conflicts with Afghanistan 15. : Pakistan’s nuclear capability influenced which war outcome? (A) Kargil conflict, 1999 (B) Indo-Pak war 1971 (C) Bangladesh Liberation war (D) Afghan war 1980s 16. : Which Pakistani nuclear scientist was involved in uranium enrichment and technology proliferation? (A) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (B) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (C) Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy (D) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand 17. : Pakistan’s nuclear policy is sometimes described as: (A) Strategic ambiguity (B) Complete transparency (C) Unilateral disarmament (D) Non-alignment 18. : The 1998 nuclear tests led to increased sanctions from which major country? (A) United States (B) Russia (C) China (D) Saudi Arabia 19. : Pakistan’s nuclear program is primarily aimed at deterring: (A) Indian military aggression (B) Chinese expansionism (C) US intervention (D) Russian threats 20. : Pakistan’s nuclear weapons development started after which major global event? (A) India’s 1974 nuclear test (Smiling Buddha) (B) End of World War II (C) 9/11 Attacks (D) Soviet invasion of Afghanistan 21. : Pakistan’s foreign policy post-nuclear tests became more: (A) Assertive and focused on strategic deterrence (B) Passive and isolated (C) Focused on trade agreements (D) Dependent on superpowers 22. : Pakistan maintains a policy of: (A) Credible minimum deterrence (B) Massive retaliation only (C) Complete disarmament (D) First strike 23. : Pakistan’s nuclear program has led to improved military cooperation with: (A) China (B) India (C) Russia (D) Japan 24. : Which international organization Pakistan works with for peaceful nuclear energy? (A) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (B) NATO (C) ASEAN (D) WTO 25. : Pakistan’s nuclear program has complicated relations with: (A) The United States (B) Saudi Arabia (C) Turkey (D) Malaysia 26. : What impact did Pakistan’s nuclear tests have on South Asia? (A) Triggered a nuclear arms race with India (B) Ended all conflicts (C) Improved trade relations (D) Led to demilitarization 27. : Pakistan’s nuclear strategy is sometimes referred to as: (A) Deterrence through ambiguity (B) Full disclosure strategy (C) Non-violent strategy (D) Disarmament first 28. : Pakistan’s nuclear tests led to the formation of which international coalition? (A) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) tightened controls (B) ASEAN Defense Pact (C) NATO expansion (D) OPEC alliance 29. : What was the international code name for Pakistan’s uranium enrichment program? (A) Kahuta Project (B) Chagai Project (C) Karachi Project (D) Islamabad Project 30. : Pakistan’s nuclear program was initially started under which Pakistani ministry? (A) Ministry of Defence (B) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (C) Ministry of Science and Technology (D) Ministry of Finance 31. : Pakistan’s nuclear capability has been a factor in its relations with: (A) Afghanistan and India (B) Brazil and Argentina (C) Canada and USA (D) Australia and New Zealand 32. : Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine includes: (A) No first use policy ambiguity (B) Guaranteed first use policy (C) Complete disarmament (D) Use only for energy production 33. : The development of Pakistan’s nuclear program was accelerated during which decade? (A) 1970s (B) 1950s (C) 1990s (D) 2000s 34. : Pakistan’s nuclear tests were a direct response to India’s tests in which year? (A) 1998 (B) 1974 (C) 1988 (D) 2001 35. : Pakistan’s nuclear program helped shape its foreign policy with which Middle Eastern country? (A) Saudi Arabia (B) Iran (C) Turkey (D) UAE 36. : Pakistan’s nuclear capability has led to its inclusion in which global debate? (A) Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament (B) Global warming discussions (C) Space exploration cooperation (D) International trade negotiations 37. : Pakistan’s nuclear policy impacts its diplomacy primarily in: (A) South Asia regional security (B) Global environmental policy (C) Space collaboration (D) International trade 38. : Pakistan’s nuclear scientists contributed to which technology? (A) Uranium enrichment (B) Solar energy (C) Wind turbines (D) Space rockets 39. : Which Pakistani president is credited with advancing the nuclear program in the 1980s? (A) General Zia-ul-Haq (B) Pervez Musharraf (C) Ayub Khan (D) Muhammad Ziauddin 40. : Pakistan’s nuclear capability has been a factor in its: (A) Defense cooperation with China (B) Agricultural development (C) Tourism sector growth (D) Textile exports 41. : What is a major international concern related to Pakistan’s nuclear program? (A) Nuclear proliferation risks (B) Economic competition (C) Tourism management (D) Climate change 42. : Pakistan’s nuclear program has influenced its relationship with: (A) The United States, including sanctions and cooperation (B) South American countries (C) African Union (D) ASEAN nations 43. : Pakistan has developed which delivery system for its nuclear weapons? (A) Ballistic missiles (B) Aircraft carriers (C) Submarines only (D) Stealth bombers 44. : Pakistan’s nuclear policy emphasizes: (A) Deterrence, regional stability, and sovereignty protection (B) Aggression towards neighbors (C) Complete nuclear disarmament (D) Isolationism 45. : Pakistan’s nuclear program impacted its foreign relations by: (A) Increasing strategic importance globally (B) Decreasing diplomatic ties worldwide (C) Making it irrelevant in regional politics (D) Ending all conflicts 46. : The development of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons was largely kept: (A) Secret and confidential (B) Publicly announced from the start (C) Focused on civilian energy only (D) Supported openly by international community 47. : Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine was officially articulated during: (A) The 2000s under Pervez Musharraf (B) The 1970s (C) The 1980s (D) The 1990s 48. : Pakistan’s nuclear deterrent is considered essential to prevent: (A) Full-scale war with India (B) Trade disputes (C) Environmental damage (D) Climate change effects 49. : Pakistan’s nuclear program has resulted in which regional security dilemma? (A) Arms race in South Asia (B) Peace treaty between India and Pakistan (C) Reduced military budgets (D) Joint military exercises with India 50. : Pakistan’s nuclear program’s impact on foreign policy is best described as: (A) Shaping regional balance and strategic diplomacy (B) Isolating Pakistan from the world (C) Causing economic sanctions only (D) Increasing cultural exchanges