Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4: 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
Ra’ad-II, which was tested recently, is a nuclear-capable cruise missile of____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ra’ad-II, which was tested recently, is a nuclear-capable cruise missile of Pakistan .
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Q2 of 40
Which nation plans to set up a permanent military base in the Indian Ocean?
Correct Answer: Option D — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which nation plans to set up a permanent military base in the Indian Ocean”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
According to a report by SIPRI, China and _______ possess more nuclear warheads than India?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
According to a report by SIPRI, China and Pakistan possess more nuclear warheads than India.
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Q4 of 40
The defence budget has been set at Rs __________ in the Federal Budget 2020-2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1.3 trillion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The defence budget has been set at Rs 1.3 trillion in the Federal Budget 2020-2021.
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Q5 of 40
which group of countries became the first to create a “Travel Bubble” allowing their citizens to travel freely between their borders during the cronavirus pandemic?
Correct Answer: Option A — Baltic States
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Baltic States is the correct answer to “which group of countries became the first to create a “Travel Bubble” allowing their citizens to travel freely between their borders during the cronavirus pandemic”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
According to the annual report released by SIPRI, the global military expenditure in 2019 is estimated to be__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — $1917 Billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
According to the annual report released by SIPRI, the global military expenditure in 2019 is estimated to be $1917 Billion .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 40
The US state department has accused which nation of secretly carrying out low- level underground nuclear test explosions?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “The US state department has accused which nation of secretly carrying out low- level underground nuclear test explosions”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
Name the cyclone that hit the border areas of Bangladesh and India, killing scores and causing havoc in May, 2020.
Correct Answer: Option C — Cylone Amphan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cylone Amphan is the correct answer to “Name the cyclone that hit the border areas of Bangladesh and India, killing scores and causing havoc in May, 2020.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
Brigadier______________an Ak-21 regiment officer assumed the charge of new military secretary to Prime Minister Imran Khan for a 3 years term on 15th April 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — Muhammad Ahmed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brigadier Muhammad Ahmed an Ak-21 regiment officer assumed the charge of new military secretary to Prime Minister Imran Khan for a 3 years term on 15th April 2020.
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Q10 of 40
According to the annual report of SIPRI released on Apr 27,2020 which country spent 8.8% of its GDP on military-the highest in the world?
Correct Answer: Option B — Oman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Oman is the correct answer to “According to the annual report of SIPRI released on Apr 27,2020 which country spent 8.8% of its GDP on military-the highest in the world”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
Which nation has reportedly launched its first-ever military satellite named as “Nour” into the orbit IN April 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which nation has reportedly launched its first-ever military satellite named as “Nour” into the orbit IN April 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
Mention the name of the first Hindu pilot in Pakistan Air Force ( PAF)?
Correct Answer: Option C — Rahul Dev
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rahul Dev is the correct answer to “Mention the name of the first Hindu pilot in Pakistan Air Force ( PAF)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
The speed of hyper-sonic missile is ______ times the speed of sound which is launched by US Navy?
Correct Answer: Option D — 5 times
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The speed of hyper-sonic missile is 5 times times the speed of sound which is launched by US Navy.
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Q14 of 40
Which of the following country has cancelled it multilateral air exercise “Exercise Red Flag”?
Correct Answer: Option C — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “Which of the following country has cancelled it multilateral air exercise “Exercise Red Flag””. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
Which border was ordered to open by Prime Minister Imran khan on 20th March, 2020, despite the global pandemic of COVID-19?
Correct Answer: Option C — Chamman border
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chamman border is the correct answer to “Which border was ordered to open by Prime Minister Imran khan on 20th March, 2020, despite the global pandemic of COVID-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
Which Country has successful conducted a test-flight of a Hypersonic Missile after Russia?
Correct Answer: Option B — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “Which Country has successful conducted a test-flight of a Hypersonic Missile after Russia”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 40
What is the name of Pak-Bahrain joint exercise held in national counter terrorism center Pabbi?
Correct Answer: Option A — Al-Badar IV
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Al-Badar IV is the correct answer to “What is the name of Pak-Bahrain joint exercise held in national counter terrorism center Pabbi”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of Air Launched Cruise Missile “Ra’ad-II” on 18th February 2020 with a range of_______ kilometers?
Correct Answer: Option C — 600 kilometres
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of Air Launched Cruise Missile “Ra’ad-II” on 18th February 2020 with a range of 600 kilometres kilometers.
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Q19 of 40
Pakistan to celebrates ____________ Day on 27 February as a tribute to the retaliatory attack by the Pakistan Air Force after India’s botched Balakot airstrike?
Correct Answer: Option B — Surprise Day
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan to celebrates Surprise Day Day on 27 February as a tribute to the retaliatory attack by the Pakistan Air Force after India’s botched Balakot airstrike.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 40
According to the 2020 amendment, Army chief and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee can be reappointed for a tenure up to_______?
Correct Answer: Option B — 3 year
Detailed Academic Explanation:
According to the 2020 amendment, Army chief and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee can be reappointed for a tenure up to 3 year .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q21 of 40
According to the recently passed Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act bill 2020, the reappointment of Army chief:
Correct Answer: Option B — cannot be questioned in any Court on any ground whatsoever
Detailed Academic Explanation:
cannot be questioned in any Court on any ground whatsoever is the correct answer to “According to the recently passed Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act bill 2020, the reappointment of Army chief:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q22 of 40
Major General Babar Iftikhar replaces Asif Ghafoor as new DG ISPR on __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 16th January 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Major General Babar Iftikhar replaces Asif Ghafoor as new DG ISPR on 16th January 2020 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q23 of 40
Which country launched missiles at US troops in Iraq on 7 January 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which country launched missiles at US troops in Iraq on 7 January 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
Pak Air Force plane crashes near ________ during routine training, 2 pilots martyred on 7 January 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mianwali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pak Air Force plane crashes near Mianwali during routine training, 2 pilots martyred on 7 January 2020.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 40
National assembly passes army amendment act (1952) on__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — January 7, 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
National assembly passes army amendment act (1952) on January 7, 2020 .
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Q26 of 40
Which Country’s Top military chief was killed in a helicopter crash on 2nd Jan 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A — Taiwan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Taiwan is the correct answer to “Which Country’s Top military chief was killed in a helicopter crash on 2nd Jan 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q27 of 40
Which country in December 2019 lifted the veil on its tightly guarded space- based missile warning system named Kupol?
Correct Answer: Option D — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which country in December 2019 lifted the veil on its tightly guarded space- based missile warning system named Kupol”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q28 of 40
Which Country’s powerful army chief, General Ahmed Gaid Salah, died in December 2019?
Correct Answer: Option A — Algeria
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Algeria is the correct answer to “Which Country’s powerful army chief, General Ahmed Gaid Salah, died in December 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
Which country deployed first ‘Avangard’ Hypersonic missile in its defence system. This hypersonic missile can fly 20 times faster than the speed of sound (33,000 km/h)?
Correct Answer: Option D — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which country deployed first ‘Avangard’ Hypersonic missile in its defence system. This hypersonic missile can fly 20 times faster than the speed of sound (33,000 km/h)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
The UN has declared its peacekeeping mission in Mali as the world’s most dangerous UN mission, as over 200 peacekeepers were killed among a force of ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 15,000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The UN has declared its peacekeeping mission in Mali as the world’s most dangerous UN mission, as over 200 peacekeepers were killed among a force of 15,000 .
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Q31 of 40
The mission to which nation has been declared as the UN’s most dangerous Peacekeeping Mission?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mali is the correct answer to “The mission to which nation has been declared as the UN’s most dangerous Peacekeeping Mission”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
What is the name of The Indian Coast Guard anti-hijacking exercise 2019 at the Kochi Port?
Correct Answer: Option A — Apharan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Apharan is the correct answer to “What is the name of The Indian Coast Guard anti-hijacking exercise 2019 at the Kochi Port”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
US Resumes Military Training Program for Pakistan Army, Offers _______Billion in Aid?
Correct Answer: Option C — $2 Billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US Resumes Military Training Program for Pakistan Army, Offers $2 Billion Billion in Aid.
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Q34 of 40
Former Military ruler Retired Gen Pervez Musharraf currently residing in Dubai, UAE. He left Pakistan on account of medical treatment in_______?
Correct Answer: Option B — March 2016
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Former Military ruler Retired Gen Pervez Musharraf currently residing in Dubai, UAE. He left Pakistan on account of medical treatment in March 2016 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q35 of 40
Which country’s air force transport plane carrying 38 people have lost on 9 Dec,2019 in Antarctica?
Correct Answer: Option D — Chile
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chile is the correct answer to “Which country’s air force transport plane carrying 38 people have lost on 9 Dec,2019 in Antarctica”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q36 of 40
How long extension has been given by SCP to Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa to remain the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on 28 Nov, 2019?
Correct Answer: Option C — 6 month
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6 month is the correct answer to “How long extension has been given by SCP to Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa to remain the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on 28 Nov, 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
President Arif Alvi conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz on Turkish Army chief General Yasar Guler on _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — November 20, 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
President Arif Alvi conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz on Turkish Army chief General Yasar Guler on November 20, 2019 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q38 of 40
When Supreme Court of Pakistan suspended the notification confirming the extension of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa for another three years?
Correct Answer: Option A — 26 Nov 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
26 Nov 2019 is the correct answer to “When Supreme Court of Pakistan suspended the notification confirming the extension of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa for another three years”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q39 of 40
When Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani has been appointed as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at Pakistan Navy?
Correct Answer: Option A — 17 Nov 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
17 Nov 2019 is the correct answer to “When Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani has been appointed as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at Pakistan Navy”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
Turkey launched a military operation in ___________ Syria on 8 October 2019 against Kurdish Forces?
Correct Answer: Option B — northeast
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Turkey launched a military operation in northeast Syria on 8 October 2019 against Kurdish Forces.
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