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Pakistan Studies, Defence and World GK MCQs — General Knowledge (page 5)

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.

101. The highest mountain peak in Pakistan is:

  1. K2
  2. Nanga Parbat
  3. Tirich Mir
  4. Rakaposhi

Answer: A) K2

Explanation: K2 (8,611 m) – second highest in the world.

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102. Which army unit is the smallest?

  1. Section
  2. Platoon
  3. Company
  4. Battalion

Answer: A) Section

Explanation: Section (≈10 soldiers) is the smallest.

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103. The Navy rank equivalent to an Army Major is:

  1. Captain
  2. Commander
  3. Lieutenant Commander
  4. Lieutenant

Answer: C) Lieutenant Commander

Explanation: Major = Lt Cdr = Sqn Ldr.

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104. Captain Karnal Sher Khan received Nishan-e-Haider in the:

  1. 1971 war
  2. Kargil conflict, 1999
  3. 1948 war
  4. 1965 war

Answer: B) Kargil conflict, 1999

Explanation: Kargil, 1999.

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105. M.M. Alam is famous for:

  1. designing the JF-17
  2. leading the 1971 naval operation
  3. shooting down five enemy aircraft in under a minute in 1965
  4. first ascent of K2

Answer: C) shooting down five enemy aircraft in under a minute in 1965

Explanation: PAF hero of 1965.

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106. The Supreme Commander of Pakistan's Armed Forces is the:

  1. Chief Justice
  2. Chairman Senate
  3. Prime Minister
  4. President

Answer: D) President

Explanation: Under the Constitution.

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