Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level defence & armed forces MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Which of the following is not true about First Anglo-Mysore War?
Correct Answer: Option B — All of the above are incorrect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above are incorrect is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not true about First Anglo-Mysore War”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
Who has been appointed as Corps Commander Lahore?
Correct Answer: Option C — Lt Gen Muhammad Abdul Aziz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lt Gen Muhammad Abdul Aziz is the correct answer to “Who has been appointed as Corps Commander Lahore”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was created in_______?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1976
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was created in 1976 .
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Q4 of 40
Operation Zarb-e-Azab started on __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — June 15, 2014
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Operation Zarb-e-Azab started on June 15, 2014 .
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Q5 of 40
Who was the only Five Star General in Pakistan Army history?
Correct Answer: Option D — General Ayub Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
General Ayub Khan is the correct answer to “Who was the only Five Star General in Pakistan Army history”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
1965 war remained for ________ Days?
Correct Answer: Option B — 17 Days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1965 war remained for 17 Days Days.
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Q7 of 40
Operation midnight jackle was launched to topple the Govt of_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Benazir Bhutto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Operation midnight jackle was launched to topple the Govt of Benazir Bhutto .
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Q8 of 40
Which Country’s Help was refused by Marshal Ayub in 1965 War?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which Country’s Help was refused by Marshal Ayub in 1965 War”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
The Military and Politics in Pakistan book written by?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hasan Askari Rizvi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hasan Askari Rizvi is the correct answer to “The Military and Politics in Pakistan book written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q10 of 40
The first operational motorway in Pakistan named?
Correct Answer: Option A — M-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
M-2 is the correct answer to “The first operational motorway in Pakistan named”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
The war of independence was started in?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1857
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1857 is the correct answer to “The war of independence was started in”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
The first F-16 fighter jets were delivered to Pakistan in 1983 at PAF Base__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sargodha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first F-16 fighter jets were delivered to Pakistan in 1983 at PAF Base Sargodha .
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Q13 of 40
The system of Dyarchy was in operation from 1921 to_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1937
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The system of Dyarchy was in operation from 1921 to 1937 .
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Q14 of 40
Naval War College is in___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Naval War College is in Lahore .
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Q15 of 40
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) honour its martyrs every year on___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 7 September
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) honour its martyrs every year on 7 September .
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Q16 of 40
Which navy ship was in action during the war of 1965 and 1971?
Correct Answer: Option A — PNS Ghazi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PNS Ghazi is the correct answer to “Which navy ship was in action during the war of 1965 and 1971”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
Which Army Officer was the First Recipient of “Nishan i Haider”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Captain Sarwar Shaheed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Captain Sarwar Shaheed is the correct answer to “Which Army Officer was the First Recipient of “Nishan i Haider””. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
How many got Nishan-e-Haider in 1971 war?
Correct Answer: Option B — 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 is the correct answer to “How many got Nishan-e-Haider in 1971 war”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q19 of 40
Who was appointed as an eight-member of National Security Council to work as the ‘supreme governing body’ of Pakistan after his military coup?
Correct Answer: Option A — General Pervez Musharraf
Detailed Academic Explanation:
General Pervez Musharraf is the correct answer to “Who was appointed as an eight-member of National Security Council to work as the ‘supreme governing body’ of Pakistan after his military coup”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q20 of 40
Operation Searchlight was started by Pakistan Army in ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — East Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Operation Searchlight was started by Pakistan Army in East Pakistan .
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Q21 of 40
The PAF started inducting female pilots in_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 2006
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The PAF started inducting female pilots in 2006 .
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Q22 of 40
On May 28, 1998 five blasts of nuclear bomb tested at Chaghi, the day is known as________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Youm-e-Takbir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On May 28, 1998 five blasts of nuclear bomb tested at Chaghi, the day is known as Youm-e-Takbir .
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Q23 of 40
When the war of independence was ended?
Correct Answer: Option C — November 1858
Detailed Academic Explanation:
November 1858 is the correct answer to “When the war of independence was ended”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
The first nuclear power plant in Pakistan was established at___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Karachi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first nuclear power plant in Pakistan was established at Karachi .
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Q25 of 40
Who is responsible to appoint all the highest officials of the government, such as CJP and other judges, chief of armed forces, attorney General, members of various institutions.
Correct Answer: Option A — President
Detailed Academic Explanation:
President is the correct answer to “Who is responsible to appoint all the highest officials of the government, such as CJP and other judges, chief of armed forces, attorney General, members of various institutions.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q26 of 40
The range of enhanced version of Babur cruise missile is__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 700 km
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The range of enhanced version of Babur cruise missile is 700 km .
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Q27 of 40
________led the military conquest of Sindh and conquered whole Sindh in 1843?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sir Charles James Napier
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sir Charles James Napier led the military conquest of Sindh and conquered whole Sindh in 1843.
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Q28 of 40
when Abu ala Maududi was awarded death punishment by military court on” Qadiani issue”_____?
Correct Answer: Option A — May 1953
Detailed Academic Explanation:
when Abu ala Maududi was awarded death punishment by military court on” Qadiani issue” May 1953 .
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Q29 of 40
Flying Officer Marium Mukhtiar TBt, PAF was a Pakistani fighter pilot. She died after a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) FT-7PG aircraft crashed near_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kundian
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flying Officer Marium Mukhtiar TBt, PAF was a Pakistani fighter pilot. She died after a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) FT-7PG aircraft crashed near Kundian .
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Q30 of 40
Indo-Pak war of 1965 lasted for_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 17 days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indo-Pak war of 1965 lasted for 17 days .
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Q31 of 40
Air Headquarters (AHQ) is the Headquarters of Pakistan Air Force, located at__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Islamabad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Air Headquarters (AHQ) is the Headquarters of Pakistan Air Force, located at Islamabad .
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Q32 of 40
Navy Captain is equal in rank to army ____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Colonel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Navy Captain is equal in rank to army Colonel .
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Q33 of 40
Pakistan Air Force Day is celebrated on ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 7th September
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Air Force Day is celebrated on 7th September .
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Q34 of 40
On which of the following date Captain Karnal Sher Khan was martyred at Kargil?
Correct Answer: Option C — 5th July 1999
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5th July 1999 is the correct answer to “On which of the following date Captain Karnal Sher Khan was martyred at Kargil”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q35 of 40
Captain Muhammad Sarwar was martyred in the war of ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1948
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Captain Muhammad Sarwar was martyred in the war of 1948 .
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Q36 of 40
In which of the following city the headquarters of Punjab Rangers is located?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lahore is the correct answer to “In which of the following city the headquarters of Punjab Rangers is located”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
The name of first Pakistani Aircraft is _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — JF-17 Thunder
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The name of first Pakistani Aircraft is JF-17 Thunder .
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Q38 of 40
The name of first Pakistan made sub Marine is _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Augusta 90B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The name of first Pakistan made sub Marine is Augusta 90B .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q39 of 40
Tell the name of Chief of Staff of Pak Army who died in uniform?
Correct Answer: Option B — A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A & B is the correct answer to “Tell the name of Chief of Staff of Pak Army who died in uniform”. Items of this type are drawn from the Defence & Armed Forces — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
At the time of Kargil in 1999 the Chief of Army Staff was _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — General Parvez Musharaf
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At the time of Kargil in 1999 the Chief of Army Staff was General Parvez Musharaf .
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