Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2: 39 MCQs with Explanations
39 exam-level defence & armed forces MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 39
At the time of 1971 War the C-in-C of Pak Army was ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At the time of 1971 War the C-in-C of Pak Army was General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan .
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Q2 of 39
At the time of 1965 War the C-in-C of Pakistan Army was _______?
Correct Answer: Option D — General Muhammad Musa Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At the time of 1965 War the C-in-C of Pakistan Army was General Muhammad Musa Khan .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q3 of 39
HIT stands for?
Correct Answer: Option B — Heavy Industries Taxila
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heavy Industries Taxila is the correct answer to “HIT stands for”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 39
Who was the 6th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee?
Correct Answer: Option B — General Shamim Alam Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
General Shamim Alam Khan is the correct answer to “Who was the 6th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 39
In which of the following city Military College Jhelum is located?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sarai Alam Gir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sarai Alam Gir is the correct answer to “In which of the following city Military College Jhelum is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 39
In which of the following city Military College of Engineering is located?
Correct Answer: Option A — Risalpur
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Risalpur is the correct answer to “In which of the following city Military College of Engineering is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 39
In which of the following city Army Medical College is located?
Correct Answer: Option C — Rawalpindi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rawalpindi is the correct answer to “In which of the following city Army Medical College is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q8 of 39
In which of the following city National Defence University is located?
Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Islamabad is the correct answer to “In which of the following city National Defence University is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q9 of 39
In which of the following city Pakistan Command & Staff College is located?
Correct Answer: Option A — Quetta
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quetta is the correct answer to “In which of the following city Pakistan Command & Staff College is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 39
In which of the following city the Pakistan Navel War College is located?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lahore is the correct answer to “In which of the following city the Pakistan Navel War College is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q11 of 39
In which of the following city the Pakistan Navel Staff College is located?
Correct Answer: Option D — Karachi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Karachi is the correct answer to “In which of the following city the Pakistan Navel Staff College is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q12 of 39
In which of the following city the Pakistan Navel Academy is located?
Correct Answer: Option D — Karachi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Karachi is the correct answer to “In which of the following city the Pakistan Navel Academy is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q13 of 39
The highest official rank of Pakistan Army is _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — General
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The highest official rank of Pakistan Army is General .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q14 of 39
The Range of Ghari-1 is ________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1200-1500km
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Range of Ghari-1 is 1200-1500km .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 39
The latest version of Hatf-5 is ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ghauri-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The latest version of Hatf-5 is Ghauri-1 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q16 of 39
The range if Hatf-4 is _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — 750km
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The range if Hatf-4 is 750km .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 39
The range if Hatf-3 is ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 290km
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The range if Hatf-3 is 290km .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q18 of 39
The range if Hatf-2 is ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 180km
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The range if Hatf-2 is 180km .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q19 of 39
The range of Hatf-1 is _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 100km
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The range of Hatf-1 is 100km .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 39
Baktar Shikan missile system is __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Anti tank
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Baktar Shikan missile system is Anti tank .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q21 of 39
Pakistan tested its nuclear device on __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 28th May 1998
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan tested its nuclear device on 28th May 1998 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q22 of 39
The highest non-operational Military Award is _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sitara-e-Basalat
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The highest non-operational Military Award is Sitara-e-Basalat .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q23 of 39
The highest official rank of Air Force is ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Air Chief Marshal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The highest official rank of Air Force is Air Chief Marshal .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q24 of 39
The headquarters of Air Force is located in _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The headquarters of Air Force is located in Islamabad .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q25 of 39
Defence day is observed on ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 6th September
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Defence day is observed on 6th September .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q26 of 39
Zafar Ahmed Chaudhry was the first Chief of Air Staff of _______.
Correct Answer: Option A — Air Force
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zafar Ahmed Chaudhry was the first Chief of Air Staff of Air Force .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q27 of 39
The first Chief of Staff of Pak Army was ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — General Takka Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first Chief of Staff of Pak Army was General Takka Khan .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q28 of 39
Paery Cane was the first C-in-C of ___________.
Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan Air Force
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Paery Cane was the first C-in-C of Pakistan Air Force .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q29 of 39
Frank Meseri was the first C-in-C of ________.
Correct Answer: Option A — Pak Army
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Frank Meseri was the first C-in-C of Pak Army .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q30 of 39
Who was the first C-in-C of Pakistan Navy?
Correct Answer: Option D — Gefford James
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gefford James is the correct answer to “Who was the first C-in-C of Pakistan Navy”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q31 of 39
KRL Stands for:
Correct Answer: Option D — Khan Research Laboratories
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khan Research Laboratories is the correct answer to “KRL Stands for:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q32 of 39
GHQ Stands for:
Correct Answer: Option C — General Head Quarters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
General Head Quarters is the correct answer to “GHQ Stands for:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q33 of 39
The Kargil incident happened in?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1999
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1999 is the correct answer to “The Kargil incident happened in”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q34 of 39
Who was the hero of Pak India 1965 war?
Correct Answer: Option B — Major Raja Aziz Bhatti
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Major Raja Aziz Bhatti is the correct answer to “Who was the hero of Pak India 1965 war”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q35 of 39
The Supreme commander of Pakistan Armed Forces is?
Correct Answer: Option D — President
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Supreme commander of Pakistan Armed Forces is President.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q36 of 39
Pakistan conducted nuclear tests on May 28, 1998 at?
Correct Answer: Option C — Chaghi Hills
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chaghi Hills is the correct answer to “Pakistan conducted nuclear tests on May 28, 1998 at”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q37 of 39
Which Army Officer was the First Recipient of Nishan i Haider?
Correct Answer: Option C — Captain Sarwar Shaheed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Captain Sarwar Shaheed is the correct answer to “Which Army Officer was the First Recipient of Nishan i Haider”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Defence & Armed Forces
Q38 of 39
Who was appointed as an eight-member of National Security Council to work as the supreme governing body’ of Pakistan after his military coup?
Correct Answer: Option B — General Pervez Musharraf
Detailed Academic Explanation:
General Pervez Musharraf is the correct answer to “Who was appointed as an eight-member of National Security Council to work as the supreme governing body’ of Pakistan after his military coup”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q39 of 39
Pakistan Army on launched Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad’ across the country on ______________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 22nd Feb 2017
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Army on launched Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad’ across the country on 22nd Feb 2017 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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