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Interviews MCQs — ISSB Preparation

16 multiple-choice questions on Interviews from ISSB Preparation, 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.

1. The initial interview at the selection centre often begins with:

  1. obstacle course
  2. a short essay/paragraph in English and Urdu
  3. a medical operation
  4. a swimming test

Answer: B) a short essay/paragraph in English and Urdu

Explanation: Writing is commonly part of it.

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2. The best dress for the interview is:

  1. flashy jewellery
  2. tracksuit
  3. jeans and a printed T-shirt
  4. plain formal shirt and trousers with polished shoes

Answer: D) plain formal shirt and trousers with polished shoes

Explanation: Simple and smart.

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3. Shaking legs and fidgeting during the interview indicates:

  1. intelligence
  2. honesty
  3. confidence
  4. nervousness

Answer: D) nervousness

Explanation: Control nervous habits.

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4. Discussing a national problem in the interview, you should:

  1. blame the armed forces
  2. avoid any opinion
  3. explain it with a balanced view and practical solutions
  4. criticise everyone

Answer: C) explain it with a balanced view and practical solutions

Explanation: Balanced, constructive thinking.

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5. If the interviewer criticises your low marks, you should:

  1. become emotional
  2. argue with him
  3. blame your teachers
  4. accept calmly, explain the real reason and what you did to improve

Answer: D) accept calmly, explain the real reason and what you did to improve

Explanation: Composure under stress.

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6. Which sitting posture is best in an interview?

  1. Leaning back with legs crossed
  2. Upright, back against the chair, hands on thighs
  3. Slouching forward
  4. Arms crossed tightly

Answer: B) Upright, back against the chair, hands on thighs

Explanation: Confident and respectful.

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7. Asked "Would you serve in a remote, difficult area?", the officer-like answer is:

  1. No
  2. Yes – serving wherever the country needs is part of the job
  3. Only in my home city
  4. Only if promoted

Answer: B) Yes – serving wherever the country needs is part of the job

Explanation: Willingness to serve anywhere.

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8. In every interview, your answers must be consistent with:

  1. internet forums
  2. your bio-data and psychological test responses
  3. what your friends say
  4. the newspaper

Answer: B) your bio-data and psychological test responses

Explanation: Consistency builds trust.

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9. The Deputy President's interview is mainly based on:

  1. your WAT responses only
  2. your GD topic
  3. your obstacle score
  4. your bio-data / personal information form

Answer: D) your bio-data / personal information form

Explanation: Know your bio-data thoroughly.

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10. Natural eye contact in the interview shows:

  1. confidence and honesty
  2. disrespect
  3. arrogance
  4. nervousness

Answer: A) confidence and honesty

Explanation: Maintain natural eye contact.

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11. If asked "What will you do if you are not recommended?", the best answer is:

  1. "I will be very upset."
  2. "I will never try again."
  3. "I will work on my weaknesses and try again, and continue my studies meanwhile."
  4. "I will complain."

Answer: C) "I will work on my weaknesses and try again, and continue my studies meanwhile."

Explanation: Determination and maturity.

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12. If you don't know the answer to a question, the best response is:

  1. change the topic
  2. stay silent for a long time
  3. make up an answer
  4. "Sorry sir, I don't know."

Answer: D) "Sorry sir, I don't know."

Explanation: Honesty is valued.

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13. When asked several questions in one go, you should:

  1. ask him to repeat each one
  2. answer randomly
  3. answer only the last one
  4. answer them in the same order

Answer: D) answer them in the same order

Explanation: Tests memory and organisation.

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14. The best answer to "Why do you want to join the Army?" is:

  1. "I have no other option"
  2. a genuine personal reason with examples (e.g. inspiration, love of challenge and service)
  3. "Because of the good salary only"
  4. "My father forced me"

Answer: B) a genuine personal reason with examples (e.g. inspiration, love of challenge and service)

Explanation: Show genuine motivation.

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15. Before entering the interview room, you should:

  1. enter directly and sit
  2. knock and ask "May I come in, sir?"
  3. send a friend first
  4. wait until called five times

Answer: B) knock and ask "May I come in, sir?"

Explanation: Basic courtesy.

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16. Answers in the interview should generally be:

  1. one-word only
  2. brief, specific and honest
  3. very long speeches
  4. memorised scripts

Answer: B) brief, specific and honest

Explanation: Concise and genuine.

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