Pakistan-India Tensions
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All Questions for: Pakistan-India Tensions
Question 1: What was the name of Pakistan's military response to India's May 2025 aggression?
- A Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos
- B Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
- C Operation Swift Retort
- D Operation Sentinels of Sea
Explanation: Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos (Structure Made of Lead) on May 10, 2025, in retaliation to Indian strikes.
Question 2: On what date did Pakistan launch Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos?
- A May 10, 2025
- B May 7, 2025
- C May 15, 2025
- D June 10, 2025
Explanation: Pakistan launched the operation on May 10, 2025.
Question 3: How many Indian military sites were targeted in Pakistan's retaliatory strikes under Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos?
- A Over 20
- B 5
- C 50
- D 10
Explanation: Pakistan targeted over 20 Indian military sites across multiple regions.
Question 4: What does 'Bunyan-ul-Marsoos' translate to in English?
- A Structure made of lead
- B Sword of Islam
- C Defender of the faith
- D Victory from God
Explanation: Bunyan-ul-Marsoos translates to 'structure made of lead'.
Question 5: The May 2025 hostilities between Pakistan and India ended on which date after a US-brokered ceasefire?
- A May 10, 2025
- B May 15, 2025
- C May 5, 2025
- D June 1, 2025
Explanation: The hostilities ended on May 10, 2025, after a US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Question 6: Which treaty did India place 'in abeyance' following the May 2025 conflict?
- A Indus Waters Treaty
- B Simla Agreement
- C Lahore Declaration
- D Tashkent Agreement
Explanation: India placed its obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the conflict.
Question 7: What did Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif call every drop of Indus water for Pakistan?
- A A red line
- B A shared resource
- C A negotiable item
- D A secondary concern
Explanation: PM Shehbaz Sharif called every drop of Indus water a 'red line' for Pakistan.
Question 8: In August 2026, PM Shehbaz Sharif warned India that Pakistan would give an even stronger reply than in which month?
- A May 2025
- B February 2019
- C August 2024
- D December 2025
Explanation: PM Shehbaz warned India would receive an even stronger reply than in May 2025.
Question 9: Pakistan extended its airspace ban on Indian airlines until which date in 2026?
- A November 24, 2026
- B October 24, 2026
- C December 31, 2026
- D January 1, 2027
Explanation: Pakistan extended the ban until November 24, 2026. The ban was first imposed in April 2025.
Question 10: When was the airspace ban on Indian airlines first imposed by Pakistan?
- A April 2025
- B May 2025
- C March 2025
- D June 2025
Explanation: The ban was first imposed in April 2025.
Question 11: Which Pakistani diplomat warned the UN that India had formalized its aggression into a 'declared policy'?
- A Ambassador Tahir Andrabi
- B Ambassador Munir Akram
- C Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi
- D Ambassador Asim Iftikhar
Explanation: Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN offices in Geneva, warned the General Assembly's First Committee.
Question 12: India's declared policy of cross-border strikes was referred to by Pakistan as what 'new normal'?
- A The 'new normal'
- B The 'strategic shift'
- C The 'defensive doctrine'
- D The 'preemptive doctrine'
Explanation: India elevated its aggression into a declared policy — the so-called 'new normal' — claiming the right to strike Pakistan at a time of its choosing.
Question 13: What doctrine did Pakistan say it would maintain in response to India's military build-up?
- A Full Spectrum Deterrence
- B First Strike
- C No First Use
- D Massive Retaliation
Explanation: Pakistan said it would maintain Full Spectrum Deterrence within the framework of Credible Minimum Deterrence.
Question 14: When were the last formal talks between Pakistan and India on nuclear and conventional confidence-building measures held?
- A 2012
- B 2008
- C 2015
- D 2019
Explanation: The last formal talks between the two neighbours on nuclear and conventional confidence-building measures were held in 2012.
Question 15: What proposal has Pakistan kept on the table for regional stability with India?
- A Strategic Restraint Regime
- B Joint Defence Pact
- C Nuclear Free Zone
- D Peace Corridor
Explanation: Pakistan's proposal for a Strategic Restraint Regime in the region remains on the table.
Question 16: Pakistan told the UN that it does not seek what, despite India's military build-up?
- A An arms race
- B Diplomatic ties
- C Trade relations
- D A ceasefire
Explanation: Pakistan said it does not seek an arms race, but has the capacity to defend itself.
Question 17: What did Pakistan call the notion that a limited conventional war can be fought under a nuclear overhang?
- A A dangerous delusion
- B A viable strategy
- C A necessary deterrent
- D A defensive measure
Explanation: Ambassador Andrabi called this notion 'a dangerous delusion'.
Question 18: Pakistan's preference in the dispute with India is diplomacy, but it demands resolution of which core dispute in accordance with UNSC resolutions?
- A Jammu and Kashmir
- B Siachen
- C Sir Creek
- D Katchatheevu
Explanation: Pakistan remained ready for meaningful dialogue on all outstanding issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
Question 19: Which operation did India carry out that Pakistan cited as the May 2025 'unprovoked assault'?
- A India's May 2025 assault
- B Operation Sindoor
- C Operation Vijay
- D Operation Parakram
Explanation: Pakistan referred to India's May 2025 assault, which Pakistan responded to with Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos.
Question 20: A seminar marking the first anniversary of Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos was held in which year?
- A 2026
- B 2025
- C 2027
- D 2024
Explanation: The seminar marking the first anniversary was held in May 2026.
Question 21: What did UN human rights experts highlight regarding India's actions in May 2025?
- A Serious concerns over India's military actions
- B Full support for India's actions
- C No comment
- D Approval of India's policy
Explanation: UN human rights experts raised serious concerns over India's military actions against Pakistan in May 2025 and its wider conduct affecting global peace and stability.
Question 22: President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed a UN report validating Pakistan's stance on India's cross-border actions in which month?
- A December 2025
- B October 2026
- C May 2025
- D August 2026
Explanation: President Zardari welcomed the report in December 2025.
Question 23: India was accused of engaging in the largest military build-up in the region, including which types of systems?
- A Intercontinental-range, sea-based, and hypersonic systems
- B Only conventional ground forces
- C Only naval vessels
- D Only cyber capabilities
Explanation: India was engaged in the largest military build-up, including intercontinental-range, sea-based, and hypersonic systems.
Question 24: Pakistan's UN envoy called for a ceasefire to hold in Gaza and lead to a sovereign, viable State of Palestine with which capital?
- A Al-Quds Al-Sharif
- B Ramallah
- C Gaza City
- D Tel Aviv
Explanation: Pakistan called for a sovereign, viable State of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, based on pre-1967 borders.
Question 25: Which agreement did Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye sign, described as defensive in character?
- A Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
- B Riyadh Security Pact
- C Istanbul Defence Treaty
- D Jeddah Cooperation Accord
Explanation: The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye is defensive in character and consistent with the UN Charter.