International Relations

Change Setup
📘 Comprehensive Syllabus & Examination Guide

International Relations

Official curriculum roadmap, subject/topic distribution, negative marking rules, pacing guidelines, and solved sample questions.

🎯 Mapped Subjects & Topic Question Distribution

Total Question Pool 100%
16 MCQs
Combined Active Syllabus
International Relations
16 MCQs
Topic Pool
📊 Question Pool Structure
16 MCQs across fundamental, intermediate, and advanced concept tiers.
⚡ Recommended Pacing
45 to 60 seconds per MCQ. Flag complex problems and preserve 10 minutes for final revision.
⚖️ Scoring & Negative Marking
+1 mark per correct answer. In competitive tests with negative marking, -0.25 applies for incorrect guesses.

💡 Strategic Preparation & Exam Hall Guidelines

To maximize your score on International Relations, candidates are advised to follow a structured three-pass approach. In the First Pass, solve all direct recall and formula-based questions within 30 seconds each to secure foundational marks. In the Second Pass, tackle multi-step analytical and quantitative reasoning problems. In the Third Pass, review marked questions and verify calculations.

Practice with the interactive player below to evaluate your speed and accuracy under real exam pressure. Every question features full mathematical formulas, step-by-step worked solutions, and conceptual explanations vetted by Apex Rankers Academy subject matter specialists.

Ready to test your knowledge? Launch interactive 1-by-1 practice with instant feedback, bookmarking, and step-by-step rationales.
Solved Blueprint Examples

📝 Pre-Rendered Solved Sample Questions & Detailed Solutions

Showing 10 solved representative questions

Review the solved problems below to understand question phrasing, answer choices, and step-by-step solution logic prior to starting the full interactive practice drill:

Sample Question 1
International Relations Medium • Pakistan Affairs
Which international organization mediated the Indus Water Treaty between Pakistan and India?
A Trusteeship Council
B Security Council
C The International Court
D The World Bank
E International Monetary Fund
✓ Correct Answer: D - The World Bank
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The World Bank brokered the 1960 water-sharing treaty.
Sample Question 2
International Relations Hard • Pakistan Affairs
Between which two countries is the maritime area of Sir Creek disputed?
A India & China
B Pakistan & India
C Pakistan & Afghanistan
D Pakistan & Iran
E India & Sri Lanka
✓ Correct Answer: B - Pakistan & India
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Sir Creek is a 96 km water strip disputed between Pakistan and India.
Sample Question 3
International Relations Medium • Pakistan Affairs
When was the Simla Agreement signed between Z.A. Bhutto and Indira Gandhi?
A 1973
B 1972
C 1974
D 1971
E 1970
✓ Correct Answer: B - 1972
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The agreement was signed in Simla on 2 July 1972.
Sample Question 4
International Relations Medium • Pakistan Affairs
In what year did Pakistan officially join the United Nations?
A 1947
B 1949
C 1948
D 1950
E 1946
✓ Correct Answer: A - 1947
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Pakistan was admitted to the UN in September 1947.
Sample Question 5
International Relations Medium • Pakistan Affairs
Which nation was the first to recognize Pakistan as an independent state?
A Iran
B China
C America
D Afghanistan
E Turkey
✓ Correct Answer: A - Iran
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Iran was the first country to grant diplomatic recognition to Pakistan.
Sample Question 6
International Relations Medium • Pakistan Affairs
In what year was the Indus Basin Treaty signed between Pakistan and India?
A 1960
B 1963
C 1948
D 1955
E 1965
✓ Correct Answer: A - 1960
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The treaty was signed on 19 September 1960.
Sample Question 7
International Relations Hard • Pakistan Affairs
With which country does Pakistan share only a maritime border and no land border?
A Iran
B Oman
C U.A.E
D Saudi Arabia
E Qatar
✓ Correct Answer: B - Oman
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Pakistan and Oman share a maritime boundary in the Arabian Sea.
Sample Question 8
International Relations Medium • Pakistan Affairs
Which Pakistani leader is associated with the use of "Cricket Diplomacy"?
A Zia-ul-Haq
B Z.A. Bhutto
C Ayub Khan
D Nawaz Sharif
E Benazir Bhutto
✓ Correct Answer: A - Zia-ul-Haq
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
General Zia-ul-Haq used cricket to de-escalate tensions with India in 1987.
Sample Question 9
International Relations Medium • Pakistan Affairs
What is the total length of the Durand Line?
A 4450 km
B 3350 km
C 2640 km
D 1150 km
E 2000 km
✓ Correct Answer: C - 2640 km
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is 2640 km long.
Sample Question 10
International Relations Medium • Pakistan Affairs
The period 1954–1962 in Pakistan's foreign policy is known as:
A Era of Neutrality
B Era of Antagonism
C Era of Bilateralism
D Era of Alliances
E Era of Containment
✓ Correct Answer: D - Era of Alliances
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
This period was marked by Pakistan joining Western defense alliances like SEATO and CENTO.
Practice All 16 Questions Interactively Test your knowledge in real-time with continuous progress saving, instant scoring, and performance analytics.