Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level defence, security & military exercises MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Exercise KAKADU 2022 is being held at: __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exercise KAKADU 2022 is being held at: Australia .
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Q2 of 40
Biennially held Exercise KAKADU is hosted by:
Correct Answer: Option C — Royal Australian Navy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Royal Australian Navy is the correct answer to “Biennially held Exercise KAKADU is hosted by:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
The Pakistan Navy inducted its second 054 A/P multi-role frigate PNS Taimur into the fleet on __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — August 26, 2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Pakistan Navy inducted its second 054 A/P multi-role frigate PNS Taimur into the fleet on August 26, 2022 .
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Q4 of 40
Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter, which was on flood relief operations in ________ area of Balochistan crashed on 1 August 2022?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lasbela
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter, which was on flood relief operations in Lasbela area of Balochistan crashed on 1 August 2022.
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Q5 of 40
Explorers have recently found wreckage of the WWII Navy Ship ______vin Western Pacific
Correct Answer: Option B — USS Sameul
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Explorers have recently found wreckage of the WWII Navy Ship USS Sameul vin Western Pacific.
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Q6 of 40
Indian Navy has taken delivery of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier ______ from manufacturer Cochin Shipyard Limited in July 2022?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vikrant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indian Navy has taken delivery of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant from manufacturer Cochin Shipyard Limited in July 2022.
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Q7 of 40
Neptune Missile system’ is associated with which country?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ukraine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ukraine is the correct answer to “Neptune Missile system’ is associated with which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
A powerful earthquake struck a remote border region of Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan overnight, killing at least ________ people?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A powerful earthquake struck a remote border region of Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan overnight, killing at least 1000 people.
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Q9 of 40
On June 5, 2022, which country fired eight short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast?
Correct Answer: Option D — North Korea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
North Korea is the correct answer to “On June 5, 2022, which country fired eight short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q10 of 40
DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale ______ Army-led, multinational, joint exercise?
Correct Answer: Option D — U.S
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale U.S Army-led, multinational, joint exercise.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q11 of 40
Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed sentenced to ____ years in jail for terrorism?
Correct Answer: Option C — 33
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed sentenced to 33 years in jail for terrorism.
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Q12 of 40
Noor II military satellite belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Noor II military satellite belongs to which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Which country has launched a military satellite in orbit in March 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which country has launched a military satellite in orbit in March 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
Which city of Iraq was hit by Iranian missiles in March 2022?
Correct Answer: Option C — Arbil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arbil is the correct answer to “Which city of Iraq was hit by Iranian missiles in March 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
According to ISPR, How many terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Turbat, Balochistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7 is the correct answer to “According to ISPR, How many terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Turbat, Balochistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
Which country opened its borders to tourists after a two-year long closure due to Covid, on February 21,2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Australia is the correct answer to “Which country opened its borders to tourists after a two-year long closure due to Covid, on February 21,2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
Which nation plans to hold military drills in the Black Sea amid high tension?
Correct Answer: Option C — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which nation plans to hold military drills in the Black Sea amid high tension”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
‘Dharma Guardian’ Exercise is an annual Military Exercise between India and __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘Dharma Guardian’ Exercise is an annual Military Exercise between India and Japan .
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Q19 of 40
Pakistan Army has been ranked the ___________ most powerful in the world out of 133 countries on the Global Fire power index 2022?
Correct Answer: Option C — 9th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Army has been ranked the 9th most powerful in the world out of 133 countries on the Global Fire power index 2022.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 40
The army of which country deposed it’s president in on 24 January,2022?
Correct Answer: Option B — Burkina Faso
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Burkina Faso is the correct answer to “The army of which country deposed it’s president in on 24 January,2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q21 of 40
Pakistan Navy and ________ navy conducted drills at Karachi in January 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — US
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Navy and US navy conducted drills at Karachi in January 2022.
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Q22 of 40
Which PNS (Pakistan Navy Ship) visited Tanzania on January 16, 2022 as a part of Pakistan’s overseas deployment in Africa and also established a free medical camp there?
Correct Answer: Option C — Alamgir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alamgir is the correct answer to “Which PNS (Pakistan Navy Ship) visited Tanzania on January 16, 2022 as a part of Pakistan’s overseas deployment in Africa and also established a free medical camp there”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
Which British Royal Family member has been stripped of all his Royal patronages and military titles?
Correct Answer: Option A — Prince Andrew
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prince Andrew is the correct answer to “Which British Royal Family member has been stripped of all his Royal patronages and military titles”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
Thamar Al Tayyib 2021 (TAT-21) is bilateral naval exercise between Pakistan & ___________ in the north Arabian Sea?
Correct Answer: Option B — Oman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thamar Al Tayyib 2021 (TAT-21) is bilateral naval exercise between Pakistan & Oman in the north Arabian Sea.
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Q25 of 40
Which military exercise commenced on Monday 13 December between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia at King Khalid Military City Hafar Al Batin in Saudi Arabia?
Correct Answer: Option C — Al-Kassah-lll
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Al-Kassah-lll is the correct answer to “Which military exercise commenced on Monday 13 December between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia at King Khalid Military City Hafar Al Batin in Saudi Arabia”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q26 of 40
When did Indian CDS (Cheif of Defence Services) die in the Helicopter crash?
Correct Answer: Option B — 8 December, 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
8 December, 2021 is the correct answer to “When did Indian CDS (Cheif of Defence Services) die in the Helicopter crash”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q27 of 40
Which countries step up military alert with combat drills?
Correct Answer: Option C — Russia and Ukraine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia and Ukraine is the correct answer to “Which countries step up military alert with combat drills”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q28 of 40
First-ever Female as Colonel Commandant of Army Medical College is __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nigar Johar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First-ever Female as Colonel Commandant of Army Medical College is Nigar Johar .
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Q29 of 40
Russia in November 2021 successfully tests fired Hypersonic Cruise Missile named?
Correct Answer: Option B — Zircon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zircon is the correct answer to “Russia in November 2021 successfully tests fired Hypersonic Cruise Missile named”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
When Lt Gen Faiz Hameed takes charge as Corps Commander Peshawar?
Correct Answer: Option C — 22 November 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22 November 2021 is the correct answer to “When Lt Gen Faiz Hameed takes charge as Corps Commander Peshawar”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
When Taliban hold a military parade with the U.S made weapons and Russian helicopters in Kabul in a show of strength?
Correct Answer: Option D — 14 November 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
14 November 2021 is the correct answer to “When Taliban hold a military parade with the U.S made weapons and Russian helicopters in Kabul in a show of strength”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
When Taliban hold a military parade with the U.S.-made weapons and Russian helicopters in Kabul in a show of strength?
Correct Answer: Option D — 14 November 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
14 November 2021 is the correct answer to “When Taliban hold a military parade with the U.S.-made weapons and Russian helicopters in Kabul in a show of strength”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Which country’s army chief names new governing sovereign council?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sudan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sudan is the correct answer to “Which country’s army chief names new governing sovereign council”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q34 of 40
The 3rd edition of the Trilateral Maritime Exercise named SITMEX–21 is being held from 15 to 16 Nov 2021 in the:
Correct Answer: Option D — Andaman Sea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Andaman Sea is the correct answer to “The 3rd edition of the Trilateral Maritime Exercise named SITMEX–21 is being held from 15 to 16 Nov 2021 in the:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q35 of 40
Pakistan Navy (PN) recently participated in ___________, a multinational special operations exercise, at Canakkale, in Turkey?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nusret 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Navy (PN) recently participated in Nusret 2021 , a multinational special operations exercise, at Canakkale, in Turkey.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q36 of 40
How many countries participated in 8th multinational Special Operations Exercise NUSRET2021 in Turkey?
Correct Answer: Option A — 12
Detailed Academic Explanation:
12 is the correct answer to “How many countries participated in 8th multinational Special Operations Exercise NUSRET2021 in Turkey”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
Which Pak Afghan border is reopened from Tuesday 2nd November 2021?
Correct Answer: Option C — Chaman-Spin Boldak
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chaman-Spin Boldak is the correct answer to “Which Pak Afghan border is reopened from Tuesday 2nd November 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q38 of 40
On 14 October 2021, The Pakistan Army’s (PA’s) Air Defence forces have inducted into service a variant of the ____________________surface-to-air missile (SAM) system with capable range of 100Km?
Correct Answer: Option B — Chinese-made HQ-9
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On 14 October 2021, The Pakistan Army’s (PA’s) Air Defence forces have inducted into service a variant of the Chinese-made HQ-9 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system with capable range of 100Km.
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Q39 of 40
Recently, New Air Defense System commissioned into Pak Army, Named?
Correct Answer: Option D — HQ-9/P HIMADS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HQ-9/P HIMADS is the correct answer to “Recently, New Air Defense System commissioned into Pak Army, Named”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
Father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb’ A. Q. Khan died at the age of ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 85
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb’ A. Q. Khan died at the age of 85 .
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