Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5: 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
Britain and Spain have joined hands with other major powers to suspend military exports to which one country?
Correct Answer: Option D — Turkey
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Turkey is the correct answer to “Britain and Spain have joined hands with other major powers to suspend military exports to which one country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
What code-name is given by Turkey to military operation in north eastern Syria against Kurd Militia?
Correct Answer: Option C — Peace Spring
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Peace Spring is the correct answer to “What code-name is given by Turkey to military operation in north eastern Syria against Kurd Militia”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
Which Country’s oil tanker was struck, probably by missiles, in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia’s coast on 11th October 2019?
Correct Answer: Option C — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which Country’s oil tanker was struck, probably by missiles, in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia’s coast on 11th October 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
“KAZIND- 2019” is the joint military exercise of Kazakhastan and which country?
Correct Answer: Option B — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to ““KAZIND- 2019” is the joint military exercise of Kazakhastan and which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q5 of 40
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2019 was observed on:__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 26 September
Detailed Academic Explanation:
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 2019 was observed on: 26 September .
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Q6 of 40
According to the 2019 Military Strengthen Ranking report released by Global Firepower, Pakistan Army ranked as the____________most Powerful Military in the World?
Correct Answer: Option B — 15th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
According to the 2019 Military Strengthen Ranking report released by Global Firepower, Pakistan Army ranked as the 15th most Powerful Military in the World.
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Q7 of 40
On 29th September 2019, Steel-cutting ceremony of first MILGEM corvette for Pakistan Navy’s (PN) held at______?
Correct Answer: Option A — Istanbul shipyard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On 29th September 2019, Steel-cutting ceremony of first MILGEM corvette for Pakistan Navy’s (PN) held at Istanbul shipyard .
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Q8 of 40
United Nation claimed, Which Country stole 2 billion dollar using cyberattacks to steal from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges nuclear weapons?
Correct Answer: Option C — North Korea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
North Korea is the correct answer to “United Nation claimed, Which Country stole 2 billion dollar using cyberattacks to steal from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges nuclear weapons”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
Which Country’s army chief was shot dead during a failed coup attempt?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ethiopia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ethiopia is the correct answer to “Which Country’s army chief was shot dead during a failed coup attempt”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q10 of 40
Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s only floating nuclear power unit started commercial operations in which Country?
Correct Answer: Option B — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s only floating nuclear power unit started commercial operations in which Country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
Which border has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan on 18th,Sept 2019 for 24/7?
Correct Answer: Option B — Torkham border
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Torkham border is the correct answer to “Which border has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan on 18th,Sept 2019 for 24/7”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
_________ and the US successfully tested Arrow-3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System in July 2019?
Correct Answer: Option C — Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel and the US successfully tested Arrow-3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System in July 2019.
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Q13 of 40
The U.S. formally withdrew from The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) on________?
Correct Answer: Option B — August 2, 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The U.S. formally withdrew from The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) on August 2, 2019 .
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Q14 of 40
On Aug. 24 2019, the air forces of Pakistan and ______ began joint exercise ‘Shaheen-vIII’.
Correct Answer: Option B — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On Aug. 24 2019, the air forces of Pakistan and China began joint exercise ‘Shaheen-vIII’.
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Q15 of 40
When was Gen. Bajwa appointed as the Chief of Army Staff by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?
Correct Answer: Option A — 29 November 2016
Detailed Academic Explanation:
29 November 2016 is the correct answer to “When was Gen. Bajwa appointed as the Chief of Army Staff by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
Army Chief Gen Bajwa’s term extended for another_______years on 19 August 2019 by PM of Pakistan.
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Army Chief Gen Bajwa’s term extended for another 3 years years on 19 August 2019 by PM of Pakistan.
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Q17 of 40
Tomahawk Cruise missile was tested by which country?
Correct Answer: Option D — US
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US is the correct answer to “Tomahawk Cruise missile was tested by which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile __________, which is capable of delivering multiple warheads up to 290 KM on 29th August 2019?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ghaznavi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi , which is capable of delivering multiple warheads up to 290 KM on 29th August 2019.
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Q19 of 40
Pakistan Successfully tested night launch of surface to surface ballistic missile named “Ghaznavi” on 29th August 2019, with a range of__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 290 KM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Successfully tested night launch of surface to surface ballistic missile named “Ghaznavi” on 29th August 2019, with a range of 290 KM .
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Q20 of 40
Which Arab nation has recently launched its first Underwater Military Museum?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jordan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jordan is the correct answer to “Which Arab nation has recently launched its first Underwater Military Museum”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q21 of 40
A bilateral ‘Exercise Ayyildiz-2019’ between Pakistan Navy’s Special Service Group (SSG Navy) and Turkish Navy’s Special Forces, ‘Su Alti Taarruz’ (SAT) was _________ bilateral exercise?
Correct Answer: Option B — 12th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A bilateral ‘Exercise Ayyildiz-2019’ between Pakistan Navy’s Special Service Group (SSG Navy) and Turkish Navy’s Special Forces, ‘Su Alti Taarruz’ (SAT) was 12th bilateral exercise.
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Q22 of 40
Pakistan Navy’s Special Service Group and Turkish Navy’s Special Forces conducted a bilateral exercise called__________ in July 2019?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ayyildiz-2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Navy’s Special Service Group and Turkish Navy’s Special Forces conducted a bilateral exercise called Ayyildiz-2019 in July 2019.
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Q23 of 40
Nigar Johar is the _______ woman in the history of Pakistan Army to reach the rank of Major General?
Correct Answer: Option A — 3rd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nigar Johar is the 3rd woman in the history of Pakistan Army to reach the rank of Major General.
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Q24 of 40
Name the country which refuses to sell S-400 missiles to Iran?
Correct Answer: Option D — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Name the country which refuses to sell S-400 missiles to Iran”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q25 of 40
International Military Drill Competition 2019 Won by Pak Army for second consecutive year which was held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom was Known as _________________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pace Sticking Competition
Detailed Academic Explanation:
International Military Drill Competition 2019 Won by Pak Army for second consecutive year which was held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom was Known as Pace Sticking Competition .
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Q26 of 40
Pakistan Army has won an international military drill competition 2019 for second consecutive year which was held in_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — UK
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Army has won an international military drill competition 2019 for second consecutive year which was held in UK .
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Q27 of 40
On June 18-2019, President Dr Arif Alvi conferred Nishan-E-Imtiaz (Military) upon Gen Han Weiguo, Commander of the PLA Ground force Of__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On June 18-2019, President Dr Arif Alvi conferred Nishan-E-Imtiaz (Military) upon Gen Han Weiguo, Commander of the PLA Ground force Of China .
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Q28 of 40
pakistan has contributed over_________ troops to 46 UN peacekeeping mission over the last six decades?
Correct Answer: Option B — 200,000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
pakistan has contributed over 200,000 troops to 46 UN peacekeeping mission over the last six decades.
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Q29 of 40
Pakistan on 23rd, May 2019 successfully conducted a “training launch” of a ballistic missile __________ capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads up to _________ kilometers.
Correct Answer: Option C — Shaheen II, 1,500 kilometers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan on 23rd, May 2019 successfully conducted a “training launch” of a ballistic missile Shaheen II, 1,500 kilometers capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads up to _________ kilometers.
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Q30 of 40
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully test-fired indigenously developed extended range ‘smart weapon’ from _______ multi-role fighter aircraft in March 2019
Correct Answer: Option B — CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully test-fired indigenously developed extended range ‘smart weapon’ from CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter aircraft in March 2019.
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Q31 of 40
How much increased in military spending announced by China in 2019?
Correct Answer: Option D — 7.5%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7.5% is the correct answer to “How much increased in military spending announced by China in 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise ‘Sampriti-2019’ in March 2019 was concluded in which of the following locations?
Correct Answer: Option A — Tangail
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tangail is the correct answer to “Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise ‘Sampriti-2019’ in March 2019 was concluded in which of the following locations”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Russia suspended missile treaty 1987 with which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “Russia suspended missile treaty 1987 with which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q34 of 40
Range of Iranian Cruise Missile Hoveizeh is ______?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1350 KM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Range of Iranian Cruise Missile Hoveizeh is 1350 KM .
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Q35 of 40
Name the Cruise Missile Tested by Iran in February 2019?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hoveizeh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hoveizeh is the correct answer to “Name the Cruise Missile Tested by Iran in February 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q36 of 40
Which UN Secretary-General has welcomed Pakistan’s peace gesture of returning Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthman to India?
Correct Answer: Option C — Antonio Guterres
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Antonio Guterres is the correct answer to “Which UN Secretary-General has welcomed Pakistan’s peace gesture of returning Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthman to India”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has recently launched the Country’s first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine, dubbed as _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Fatah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has recently launched the Country’s first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine, dubbed as Fatah .
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Q38 of 40
Which American military veteran and novelist passed away recently in Feb 2019?
Correct Answer: Option D — W.E. Griffin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
W.E. Griffin is the correct answer to “Which American military veteran and novelist passed away recently in Feb 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q39 of 40
Which country recently rejected an appeal by US Vice President Mike Pence to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal?
Correct Answer: Option B — Germany
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Germany is the correct answer to “Which country recently rejected an appeal by US Vice President Mike Pence to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence, Security & Military Exercises — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
Sixteen US states sued Trump administration over his decision to declare a national emergency to fund a wall on the southern border with country ________________, saying the move violated the constitution.
Correct Answer: Option C — Mexico
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sixteen US states sued Trump administration over his decision to declare a national emergency to fund a wall on the southern border with country Mexico , saying the move violated the constitution.
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