76. Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed on:
- 23 March
- 27 October
- 5 February
- 6 September
Answer: C) 5 February
Explanation: 5 February.
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Pakistan Studies, Defence and World GK MCQs — General Knowledge (page 4)
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.
77. The currency of Bangladesh is:
- Taka
- Rupiah
- Rupee
- Riyal
Answer: A) Taka
Explanation: Taka.
78. The first commissioned rank in the PAF is:
- Pilot Officer
- Flight Lieutenant
- Flying Officer
- Cadet
Answer: A) Pilot Officer
Explanation: Pilot Officer.
79. Major Raja Aziz Bhatti received Nishan-e-Haider for action in:
- the 1965 war, Lahore sector
- Kashmir 1948
- Kargil 1999
- East Pakistan 1971
Answer: A) the 1965 war, Lahore sector
Explanation: Defending the BRB canal area.
80. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the MAO School at Aligarh in:
- 1920
- 1906
- 1857
- 1875
Answer: D) 1875
Explanation: Later Aligarh Muslim University.
81. Pakistan's first Prime Minister was:
- Khawaja Nazimuddin
- I.I. Chundrigar
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Muhammad Ali Bogra
Answer: C) Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: He served until his assassination in 1951.
82. Major Shabbir Sharif received Nishan-e-Haider in the 1971 war at:
- Kargil
- Sulemanki
- Hilli
- Chawinda
Answer: B) Sulemanki
Explanation: Sulemanki sector.
83. The narrow strip separating Pakistan from Tajikistan is the:
- Khyber Pass
- Durand Line
- Wakhan Corridor
- Siachen Glacier
Answer: C) Wakhan Corridor
Explanation: Part of Afghanistan.
84. The music of the national anthem was composed by:
- Mehdi Hassan
- Hafeez Jalandhari
- Ahmed G. Chagla
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Answer: C) Ahmed G. Chagla
Explanation: Approved in 1954.
85. CPEC was launched in:
- 2010
- 2015
- 2020
- 2001
Answer: B) 2015
Explanation: China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.
86. Pakistan's national language is:
- Persian
- Punjabi
- Urdu
- English
Answer: C) Urdu
Explanation: Urdu.
87. Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated in:
- Lahore
- Rawalpindi
- Dhaka
- Karachi
Answer: B) Rawalpindi
Explanation: On 16 October 1951 at Company Bagh (now Liaquat Bagh).
88. The capital of Türkiye is:
- Ankara
- Bursa
- Izmir
- Istanbul
Answer: A) Ankara
Explanation: Ankara.
89. Pakistan's national poet is:
- Hafeez Jalandhari
- Mirza Ghalib
- Faiz Ahmed Faiz
- Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Answer: D) Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Explanation: Iqbal – the poet of the East.
90. The only PAF officer to receive the Nishan-e-Haider is:
- M.M. Alam
- Asghar Khan
- Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas
- Sarfraz Rafiqui
Answer: C) Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas
Explanation: Rashid Minhas (1971) – also the youngest.
91. The Lahore Resolution was moved by:
- A.K. Fazlul Haq
- Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
- Allama Iqbal
- Liaquat Ali Khan
Answer: A) A.K. Fazlul Haq
Explanation: Sher-e-Bengal A.K. Fazlul Haq moved it.
92. Air Force Day in Pakistan is observed on:
- 8 September
- 23 March
- 7 September
- 6 September
Answer: C) 7 September
Explanation: 7 September.
93. The pass connecting Pakistan and China on the Karakoram Highway is:
- Bolan Pass
- Khunjerab Pass
- Lowari Pass
- Khyber Pass
Answer: B) Khunjerab Pass
Explanation: Khunjerab.
94. Pakistan Military Academy is located at:
- Quetta
- Karachi
- Kakul, Abbottabad
- Risalpur
Answer: C) Kakul, Abbottabad
Explanation: PMA Kakul.
95. Which desert is in Sindh?
- Cholistan
- Kharan
- Thal
- Thar
Answer: D) Thar
Explanation: Thar desert is in Sindh (Cholistan is in Punjab).
96. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on:
- 11 September 1876
- 25 December 1876
- 9 November 1877
- 14 August 1876
Answer: B) 25 December 1876
Explanation: In Karachi.
97. Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests on:
- 14 August 1998
- 23 March 1998
- 28 May 1998
- 6 September 1965
Answer: C) 28 May 1998
Explanation: At Chagai – Youm-e-Takbeer.
98. The national flag of Pakistan was designed by:
- Syed Amir-uddin Kedwai
- Allama Iqbal
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Quaid-e-Azam
Answer: A) Syed Amir-uddin Kedwai
Explanation: Adopted 11 August 1947.
99. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
- 5
- 15
- 7
- 10
Answer: A) 5
Explanation: USA, UK, France, Russia, China.
100. The Navy rank equivalent to Army Lieutenant General is:
- Rear Admiral
- Commodore
- Admiral
- Vice Admiral
Answer: D) Vice Admiral
Explanation: Three-star rank.