26. The Army rank equivalent to Wing Commander is:
- Colonel
- Major
- Brigadier
- Lieutenant Colonel
Answer: D) Lieutenant Colonel
Explanation: Wing Commander = Lt Col = Commander.
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Pakistan Studies, Defence and World GK MCQs — General Knowledge (page 2)
106 multiple-choice questions on Pakistan Studies, Defence and World GK from General Knowledge, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.
27. Babur is a:
- frigate
- cruise missile
- tank
- helicopter
Answer: B) cruise missile
Explanation: Babur cruise missile.
28. Which is the correct order of Army ranks from junior to senior?
- Lt Colonel, Major, Colonel, Captain
- Captain, Major, Lt Colonel, Colonel
- Major, Captain, Colonel, Lt Colonel
- Colonel, Major, Captain, Lt Colonel
Answer: B) Captain, Major, Lt Colonel, Colonel
Explanation: Captain → Major → Lt Col → Col.
29. The largest ocean in the world is the:
- Atlantic
- Pacific
- Arctic
- Indian
Answer: B) Pacific
Explanation: Pacific.
30. The Kabul River joins the Indus near:
- Thatta
- Hyderabad
- Attock
- Mithankot
Answer: C) Attock
Explanation: At Attock.
31. The United Nations was founded on:
- 1 January 1950
- 14 August 1947
- 11 November 1918
- 24 October 1945
Answer: D) 24 October 1945
Explanation: UN Day is 24 October.
32. The national bird of Pakistan is the:
- Falcon
- Eagle
- Peacock
- Chukar partridge
Answer: D) Chukar partridge
Explanation: Chukar.
33. The current Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on:
- 12 March 1949
- 8 June 1962
- 23 March 1956
- 14 August 1973
Answer: D) 14 August 1973
Explanation: The 1973 Constitution.
34. The longest river of Pakistan is the:
- Chenab
- Indus
- Jhelum
- Ravi
Answer: B) Indus
Explanation: Indus.
35. The national tree of Pakistan is:
- Pine
- Deodar
- Neem
- Banyan
Answer: B) Deodar
Explanation: Deodar cedar.
36. Iqbal Day is observed on:
- 25 December
- 21 April
- 9 November
- 11 September
Answer: C) 9 November
Explanation: Allama Iqbal's birthday.
37. The Objectives Resolution was passed on:
- 23 March 1956
- 11 September 1948
- 12 March 1949
- 14 August 1973
Answer: C) 12 March 1949
Explanation: It is part of the Constitution.
38. The famous tank battle of the 1965 war was fought at:
- Siachen
- Chawinda
- Kargil
- Dhaka
Answer: B) Chawinda
Explanation: One of the largest tank battles since WWII.
39. The UN headquarters is located in:
- London
- Paris
- New York
- Geneva
Answer: C) New York
Explanation: New York.
40. The white portion of Pakistan's flag represents:
- religious minorities
- peace only
- the sea
- snow
Answer: A) religious minorities
Explanation: Green = Muslim majority, white = minorities.
41. The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the:
- Radcliffe Line
- Line of Control
- McMahon Line
- Durand Line
Answer: D) Durand Line
Explanation: Drawn in 1893.
42. The Air Force rank equivalent to Army General is:
- Air Marshal
- Air Vice Marshal
- Air Chief Marshal
- Marshal of the Air Force
Answer: C) Air Chief Marshal
Explanation: Four-star rank.
43. Pakistan's highest military gallantry award is:
- Hilal-e-Jurat
- Nishan-e-Haider
- Sitara-e-Jurat
- Tamgha-e-Basalat
Answer: B) Nishan-e-Haider
Explanation: Nishan-e-Haider.
44. The Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee coordinates:
- the three services
- only the Army
- police forces
- provinces
Answer: A) the three services
Explanation: Army, Navy and Air Force.
45. The national flower of Pakistan is:
- Rose
- Tulip
- Jasmine
- Lotus
Answer: C) Jasmine
Explanation: Jasmine (Chambeli).
46. Havildar Lalak Jan received Nishan-e-Haider for action in:
- 1971
- 1965
- Kargil, 1999
- 1948
Answer: C) Kargil, 1999
Explanation: Kargil.
47. The first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider was:
- Captain Karnal Sher Khan
- Major Raja Aziz Bhatti
- Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas
- Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar
Answer: D) Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar
Explanation: For gallantry in Kashmir, 1948.
48. Navy Day in Pakistan is observed on:
- 7 September
- 6 September
- 8 September
- 14 August
Answer: C) 8 September
Explanation: 8 September.
49. The longest river in the world (by length) is generally considered the:
- Yangtze
- Amazon
- Nile
- Indus
Answer: C) Nile
Explanation: Nile; the Amazon carries the most water.
50. Operation Zarb-e-Azb (2014) was conducted in:
- Siachen
- North Waziristan
- Karachi only
- Swat
Answer: B) North Waziristan
Explanation: Against terrorists in North Waziristan.