Which year did Pakistan become a formal ally of the United States in the context of the Cold War?
a) 1945
b) 1952
c) 1954
d) 1960
What was the primary reason for the United States’ support of Pakistan during the Cold War?
a) Economic interests
b) Containment of Soviet influence in South Asia
c) Human rights concerns
d) Support for democratic movements
Which major event caused a strain in US-Pakistan relations in 1990?
a) Pakistan’s nuclear tests
b) The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
c) Pakistan’s role in the Gulf War
d) The Kashmir conflict
During which conflict did Pakistan support the United States’ military actions in Afghanistan?
a) 2001 War on Terror
b) 1991 Gulf War
c) 1979 Soviet-Afghan War
d) 2003 Iraq War
What significant agreement between the United States and Pakistan was signed in 2001 to enhance military cooperation?
a) The Kerry-Lugar Bill
b) The U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Partnership Agreement
c) The Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act
d) The US-Pakistan Defense Cooperation Agreement
Which US President played a key role in improving relations with Pakistan after 9/11?
a) George W. Bush
b) Bill Clinton
c) Barack Obama
d) Ronald Reagan
In 2011, which US operation led to the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan?
a) Operation Neptune Spear
b) Operation Desert Storm
c) Operation Enduring Freedom
d) Operation Freedom’s Sentinel
Which of the following was a major reason for the deterioration of US-Pakistan relations during the Obama administration?
a) Pakistan’s nuclear program
b) The situation in Afghanistan
c) Drone strikes in Pakistan’s tribal areas
d) Trade issues
In what year did Pakistan receive the status of a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) from the United States?
a) 1990
b) 2001
c) 2004
d) 2010
Which international issue often serves as a source of tension between the United States and Pakistan?
a) Nuclear proliferation
b) Trade policies
c) Climate change
d) Space exploration
In response to Pakistan’s nuclear tests in 1998, what action did the US take?
a) Imposed economic sanctions
b) Offered financial assistance
c) Sent a peacekeeping mission to Pakistan
d) Launched military strikes
Which key military operation in Afghanistan did Pakistan support under the US-led coalition in the 2000s?
a) Operation Desert Storm
b) Operation Enduring Freedom
c) Operation Iraqi Freedom
d) Operation Freedom’s Sentinel
In 2009, which financial aid package did the US provide to Pakistan to stabilize its economy?
a) The Kerry-Lugar-Berman Bill
b) The Marshall Plan
c) The USAID Initiative
d) The Pakistan Economic Assistance Fund
What was one of the main criticisms of US military aid to Pakistan in the 2000s?
a) Lack of accountability
b) Funding terrorism
c) Inadequate disaster relief
d) Support for Pakistani nuclear development
Which major US action led to Pakistan suspending military relations in 2011?
a) Economic sanctions on Pakistan
b) The raid that killed Osama bin Laden
c) Withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan
d) Failure to support the US in Iraq
Which Pakistan Prime Minister visited the United States in 2015 to improve bilateral ties?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Benazir Bhutto
c) Imran Khan
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
In 2018, which US President announced a reduction in military aid to Pakistan?
a) George W. Bush
b) Bill Clinton
c) Donald Trump
d) Barack Obama
Which key issue has been a recurring point of tension in the relationship between Pakistan and the United States?
a) Human rights violations
b) Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan
c) Trade agreements
d) Space exploration collaboration
What was the primary focus of the US-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue initiated in 2010?
a) Nuclear non-proliferation
b) Economic development
c) Regional stability and security
d) Trade agreements
Which US law was passed in 2010 to provide increased civilian assistance to Pakistan?
a) The Foreign Assistance Act
b) The Pakistan Assistance Bill
c) The Kerry-Lugar-Berman Bill
d) The Global Development Act
Which 2001 event led to a significant strengthening of US-Pakistan relations in the war on terror?
a) 9/11 attacks
b) The Iraq War
c) The fall of the Soviet Union
d) The Kashmir conflict
In which year did Pakistan join the US-led coalition in the Gulf War?
a) 1989
b) 1991
c) 1995
d) 2003
Which US department is primarily responsible for managing foreign aid to Pakistan?
a) Department of Defense
b) Department of State
c) USAID
d) Department of Homeland Security
Which Pakistani Prime Minister visited Washington DC in 1999 for high-level talks with the US government?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Imran Khan
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
In which year did the US and Pakistan agree on a new strategic partnership following 9/11?
a) 2001
b) 2003
c) 2005
d) 2008
Which country was a central focus of Pakistan and the United States’ collaboration during the War on Terror?
a) Iraq
b) Afghanistan
c) Iran
d) Syria
Which US program is aimed at promoting the economic development of Pakistan?
a) Marshall Plan
b) USAID Programs
c) Foreign Military Financing
d) Peace Corps
Which of the following has been a common area of cooperation between the US and Pakistan in recent decades?
a) Space exploration
b) Counterterrorism
c) International trade agreements
d) Nuclear disarmament
In 2002, what major policy did the US implement that affected its relations with Pakistan?
a) The War on Terror
b) The Marshall Plan
c) Trade sanctions on Pakistan
d) The establishment of the National Security Council
Which of the following has been a key area of disagreement between Pakistan and the United States?
a) Trade deficits
b) Pakistan’s nuclear program
c) Counterterrorism strategy
d) Global climate agreements
