51. The Pakistan Naval Academy (PNS Rahbar) is in:
- Karachi
- Islamabad
- Gwadar
- Lahore
Answer: A) Karachi
Explanation: Karachi.
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Pakistan Studies, Defence and World GK MCQs — General Knowledge (page 3)
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.
52. The Air Force rank equivalent to an Army Major is:
- Wing Commander
- Group Captain
- Flight Lieutenant
- Squadron Leader
Answer: D) Squadron Leader
Explanation: Major = Squadron Leader.
53. Nanga Parbat is also known as:
- the Killer Mountain
- the Rakaposhi
- the Roof of the World
- the Savage Mountain only
Answer: A) the Killer Mountain
Explanation: Because of its difficulty for climbers.
54. Which of these is a combat arm of the Pakistan Army?
- Armoured Corps
- Ordnance
- Education Corps
- Army Service Corps
Answer: A) Armoured Corps
Explanation: Infantry, Armour, Artillery etc. are combat arms.
55. East Pakistan became Bangladesh on:
- 16 December 1971
- 25 March 1970
- 14 August 1971
- 6 September 1965
Answer: A) 16 December 1971
Explanation: Separation in December 1971.
56. Al-Khalid is a:
- main battle tank
- fighter aircraft
- submarine
- missile
Answer: A) main battle tank
Explanation: Built by Heavy Industries Taxila.
57. Youm-e-Takbeer is observed on:
- 14 August
- 23 March
- 6 September
- 28 May
Answer: D) 28 May
Explanation: Nuclear tests anniversary.
58. The largest country by area is:
- Russia
- Canada
- USA
- China
Answer: A) Russia
Explanation: Russia.
59. Which rank is just above Brigadier in the Army?
- Major General
- General
- Lieutenant General
- Colonel
Answer: A) Major General
Explanation: Brig → Maj Gen → Lt Gen → Gen.
60. About how many soldiers make a platoon?
- About 10
- About 500
- About 5,000
- About 30
Answer: D) About 30
Explanation: Three sections.
61. The highest mountain in the world is:
- Nanga Parbat
- K2
- Mount Everest
- Kangchenjunga
Answer: C) Mount Everest
Explanation: Everest (8,849 m).
62. The UN currently has how many member states?
- 193
- 185
- 150
- 200
Answer: A) 193
Explanation: 193.
63. The largest province of Pakistan by area is:
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Balochistan
- Sindh
- Punjab
Answer: B) Balochistan
Explanation: Balochistan.
64. The All-India Muslim League was founded in:
- 1916 at Lucknow
- 1906 at Dhaka
- 1940 at Lahore
- 1885 at Bombay
Answer: B) 1906 at Dhaka
Explanation: Founded on 30 December 1906 in Dhaka.
65. Siachen Glacier is located in the:
- Karakoram
- Sulaiman range
- Kirthar range
- Hindu Kush
Answer: A) Karakoram
Explanation: Siachen is in the eastern Karakoram.
66. Pakistan became a full member of the SCO in:
- 1985
- 2010
- 2017
- 2001
Answer: C) 2017
Explanation: Along with India.
67. The Air Force rank equivalent to Army Captain is:
- Pilot Officer
- Squadron Leader
- Flying Officer
- Flight Lieutenant
Answer: D) Flight Lieutenant
Explanation: Captain = Lieutenant (Navy) = Flight Lieutenant.
68. JF-17 Thunder is produced at:
- POF Wah
- Heavy Industries Taxila
- Karachi Shipyard
- Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra
Answer: D) Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra
Explanation: PAC Kamra with China.
69. Allama Iqbal presented the idea of a separate Muslim state in his address at:
- Allahabad, 1930
- Lahore, 1940
- Aligarh, 1875
- Lucknow, 1916
Answer: A) Allahabad, 1930
Explanation: Allahabad Address, 1930.
70. The capital of Canada is:
- Montreal
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Vancouver
Answer: B) Ottawa
Explanation: Ottawa.
71. The Air Force rank equivalent to Army Brigadier is:
- Air Vice Marshal
- Wing Commander
- Air Commodore
- Group Captain
Answer: C) Air Commodore
Explanation: Brigadier = Commodore = Air Commodore.
72. The largest continent is:
- Asia
- North America
- Europe
- Africa
Answer: A) Asia
Explanation: Asia.
73. The name "Pakistan" was coined by:
- Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
- Quaid-e-Azam
- Allama Iqbal
- Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
Answer: D) Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
Explanation: In 1933 (Now or Never).
74. The first Nishan-e-Haider recipient from the soldier ranks was:
- Sowar Muhammad Hussain
- Havildar Lalak Jan
- Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz
- Naik Saif Ali Janjua
Answer: A) Sowar Muhammad Hussain
Explanation: 1971 war.
75. Defence Day is observed on 6 September to remember the:
- Kargil conflict
- 1965 war
- 1971 war
- 1948 war
Answer: B) 1965 war
Explanation: The war began on 6 September 1965.