Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level defence, security & military exercises MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Which country is to chair the Taliban and Libya sanctions committees and the Counter – Terrorism Committee of UNSC?
Correct Answer: Option B — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “Which country is to chair the Taliban and Libya sanctions committees and the Counter – Terrorism Committee of UNSC”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on 8th January 2021 sentenced _______ men to death for sharing blasphemous content on social media?
Correct Answer: Option A — three
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on 8th January 2021 sentenced three men to death for sharing blasphemous content on social media.
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Q3 of 40
Which country sells 50 armed drones to Pakistan, raising concerns in Indian Army?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country sells 50 armed drones to Pakistan, raising concerns in Indian Army”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
What is Range Fatah-1 guided multi-launch rocket system (MLRS) launched by Pak Army on 7the Jan, 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — 140km
Detailed Academic Explanation:
140km is the correct answer to “What is Range Fatah-1 guided multi-launch rocket system (MLRS) launched by Pak Army on 7the Jan, 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q5 of 40
The Pakistan Army announced on January 7th, the successful launch of multi- launch rocket system _________, which has a range of 140km?
Correct Answer: Option B — Fatah-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Pakistan Army announced on January 7th, the successful launch of multi- launch rocket system Fatah-1 , which has a range of 140km.
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Q6 of 40
Saudi Arabia has opened its land border with Qatar after _______ years?
Correct Answer: Option C — 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saudi Arabia has opened its land border with Qatar after 3 years.
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Q7 of 40
What is the Name of Punjab Police ISPR-like Newly Created Media Wing?
Correct Answer: Option C — Punjab Police Information Branch (PPIB)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab Police Information Branch (PPIB) is the correct answer to “What is the Name of Punjab Police ISPR-like Newly Created Media Wing”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
Which Provincial Police created ISPR-like media wing to broadcast Police news and information?
Correct Answer: Option C — Punjab Police
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab Police is the correct answer to “Which Provincial Police created ISPR-like media wing to broadcast Police news and information”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has announced the production of the state-of-the- art JF-17 Thunder__________ latest fighter jets:
Correct Answer: Option B — Block 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has announced the production of the state-of-the- art JF-17 Thunder Block 3 latest fighter jets:.
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Q10 of 40
After Taftan, Gwadar _______ is the second international border crossing point between Iran and Pakistan,has recently inaugurated by defense minister in production,Ms Zubaida Jalal, on 19 December 2020.
Correct Answer: Option B — Ramdhan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
After Taftan, Gwadar Ramdhan is the second international border crossing point between Iran and Pakistan,has recently inaugurated by defense minister in production,Ms Zubaida Jalal, on 19 December 2020.
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Q11 of 40
Which nation plans to have the first nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2026?
Correct Answer: Option B — US
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US is the correct answer to “Which nation plans to have the first nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2026”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
What is the rank of Pakistan, According to the Global Terrorism Index 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A — 7th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7th is the correct answer to “What is the rank of Pakistan, According to the Global Terrorism Index 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Pakistan Navy celebrated ___ Gwadar Day on 8 December 2020 to mark the merger of Gwadar with Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — 62nd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Navy celebrated 62nd Gwadar Day on 8 December 2020 to mark the merger of Gwadar with Pakistan.
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Pakistani criminal defence investigator Sohail Yafat receives BBC Inspiration award Inspirations award 2020.
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Q15 of 40
According to the Global Terrorism Index 2020, which country was affected most by Terrorism?
Correct Answer: Option D — Afghanistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Afghanistan is the correct answer to “According to the Global Terrorism Index 2020, which country was affected most by Terrorism”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
Iran believes Israel and an exiled opposition group used a remote-control weapon to shoot dead top nuclear scientist _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mohsen fakherizadha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran believes Israel and an exiled opposition group used a remote-control weapon to shoot dead top nuclear scientist Mohsen fakherizadha .
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Q17 of 40
China commissioned its first nuclear-powered “artificial sun” on___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 4th December 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China commissioned its first nuclear-powered “artificial sun” on 4th December 2020 .
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Q18 of 40
Cadet ______________ was declared overall best foreign national Military Cadet passing out parade held at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, Australia?
Correct Answer: Option B — Muhammad Haris Mairaj
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cadet Muhammad Haris Mairaj was declared overall best foreign national Military Cadet passing out parade held at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, Australia.
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Q19 of 40
Which Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist has been assassinated near Tehran?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is the correct answer to “Which Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist has been assassinated near Tehran”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q20 of 40
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the ___________Nuclear Scientist assasinated. He is known to be an architect of the nuclear Programme of the Country.
Correct Answer: Option C — Iranian
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the Iranian Nuclear Scientist assasinated. He is known to be an architect of the nuclear Programme of the Country.
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Q21 of 40
Which two nations signed a landmark defence deal on November 17 to countr China’s growing influence in the South China Sea?
Correct Answer: Option B — Japan,Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan,Australia is the correct answer to “Which two nations signed a landmark defence deal on November 17 to countr China’s growing influence in the South China Sea”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q22 of 40
When Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia have signed an agreement to end military conflict over the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh?
Correct Answer: Option B — On 10th November 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On 10th November 2020 is the correct answer to “When Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia have signed an agreement to end military conflict over the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
Which country’s special force’s troops arrived in Pakistan to participate in ‘Druzhba 5’ military exercise?
Correct Answer: Option C — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which country’s special force’s troops arrived in Pakistan to participate in ‘Druzhba 5’ military exercise”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
Which nation has taken back control and management of its nuclear weapon warheads from Lockheed Martin-led group?
Correct Answer: Option C — UK
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UK is the correct answer to “Which nation has taken back control and management of its nuclear weapon warheads from Lockheed Martin-led group”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q25 of 40
The navies of which two nations jointly launched CARAT naval exercise on November 4?
Correct Answer: Option D — Bangladesh, US
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bangladesh, US is the correct answer to “The navies of which two nations jointly launched CARAT naval exercise on November 4”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q26 of 40
Pakistan Army won international military drill competition in UK for the ______ consecutive year.
Correct Answer: Option A — 3rd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Army won international military drill competition in UK for the 3rd consecutive year.
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Q27 of 40
Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi HI(M) SBt has assumed Command of Pakistan Navy as ______ of the Naval Staff.
Correct Answer: Option D — 22nd chief
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi HI(M) SBt has assumed Command of Pakistan Navy as 22nd chief of the Naval Staff.
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Q28 of 40
Which nation has built a surface-to-air missile near a lake which is a part of Kailash-Mansarovar?
Correct Answer: Option B — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which nation has built a surface-to-air missile near a lake which is a part of Kailash-Mansarovar”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
The Pak Army has upgraded the version of _______ tank known as ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Al Khalid and Al Khalid-I
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Pak Army has upgraded the version of Al Khalid and Al Khalid-I tank known as ________.
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Q30 of 40
Barakah, Arab world’s first nuclear power plant, was launched on Aug 1st,2020 on the Gulf coast by which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Barakah, Arab world’s first nuclear power plant, was launched on Aug 1st,2020 on the Gulf coast by which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
Which country has become the first-ever in the Arab world to produce nuclear energy?
Correct Answer: Option A — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Which country has become the first-ever in the Arab world to produce nuclear energy”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
Which country has successfully tested the Zircon missile?
Correct Answer: Option D — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which country has successfully tested the Zircon missile”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
South Korea’s first-ever military communications satellite has been successfully launched by private operator SpaceX, its name is__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — ANASIS-II
Detailed Academic Explanation:
South Korea’s first-ever military communications satellite has been successfully launched by private operator SpaceX, its name is ANASIS-II .
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Q34 of 40
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian quadcopter drone in July, which was the________ Indian quadcopter shot down by the Pak Army in 2020.
Correct Answer: Option A — 10th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian quadcopter drone in July, which was the 10th Indian quadcopter shot down by the Pak Army in 2020.
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Q35 of 40
Pakistan Navy on celebrated __________ anniversary of the ‘Navy Day’ to honour heroic achievements of its Ghazis and martyrs on September 8 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — 55th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Navy on celebrated 55th anniversary of the ‘Navy Day’ to honour heroic achievements of its Ghazis and martyrs on September 8 2020.
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Q36 of 40
When Pak Army inducted Al Khalid-I main battle tank in Armoured Corps Regiment?
Correct Answer: Option C — July 28, 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
July 28, 2020 is the correct answer to “When Pak Army inducted Al Khalid-I main battle tank in Armoured Corps Regiment”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on 23-July-2020 ordered sealing of the Navy Sailing Club on the ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Rawal Lake
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on 23-July-2020 ordered sealing of the Navy Sailing Club on the Rawal Lake .
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Q38 of 40
What is the rank of Pakistan, according to the NTI (Nuclear Threat Initiative) nuclear security index 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A — 19th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
19th is the correct answer to “What is the rank of Pakistan, according to the NTI (Nuclear Threat Initiative) nuclear security index 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q39 of 40
Pakistan allows Afghanistan’s exports through the Wagah border with India Under the_________bilateral trade agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2010
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan allows Afghanistan’s exports through the Wagah border with India Under the 2010 bilateral trade agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Q40 of 40
_____________has been promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General and Appointed as Surgeon General?
Correct Answer: Option A — Major Gen Nigar Johar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Major Gen Nigar Johar has been promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General and Appointed as Surgeon General.
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