📖 Tier 1: Prepare & Study Guide ✓ 100% Solved with Rationales

Defence (Pak Studies) Solved Questions & Notes (2026) - Apex Rankers

General Competitive Exams > Pak Studies > Defence

28 Total Solved Questions
~42 mins Estimated Reading Time
1 Subject Areas / Chapters
Select Topic Area / Chapter: Click any section below to switch questions

Defence

100%
Showing 25 of 28 (89%)
🎯 Practice
Jump:
📜 Instructions / Reading Passage
25 Questions in this set
Choose the correct answer for the following Pakistan Studies questions:
Q. 1 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In February 2025, Pakistan hosted which major international naval exercise involving over 50 nations?
A
Zarb-e-Azb
B
AMAN 2025
✓ Correct
C
Sea Spark
D
Nasl Al Bahr
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 9th edition of this Karachi-based exercise focused on regional peace.
Q. 2 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In 2024, Pakistan launched which military exercise specifically with China?
A
AMAN
B
Warrior-VIII
✓ Correct
C
Shield-I
D
Defender-24
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This joint exercise focused on counter-terrorism and tactical operations.
Q. 3 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In September 2024, Pakistan signed a major contract to export JF-17 Block-III fighter jets to:
A
Turkey
B
Azerbaijan
✓ Correct
C
Egypt
D
Qatar
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This was one of the largest defense export deals in Pakistan's history.
Q. 4 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which major joint naval exercise involving over 50 nations was hosted by Pakistan in Feb 2025?
A
Zarb-e-Azb
B
AMAN 2025
✓ Correct
C
Sea Spark
D
Nasl Al Bahr
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 9th edition of the Karachi-based exercise focused on regional peace.
Q. 5 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Pakistan signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement with which African country in 2025?
A
Egypt
B
Nigeria
C
Morocco
✓ Correct
D
Kenya
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The deal focuses on defense production and joint training exercises.
Q. 6 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In 2025, Pakistan strengthened border management primarily along which frontier?
A
Eastern border
B
Western border
✓ Correct
C
Northern border
D
Coastal belt
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Enhanced tech-surveillance and fencing were prioritized on this front.
Q. 7 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which missile system did Pakistan successfully test in May 2025?
A
Shaheen-III
B
Ghauri-I
C
Abdali Weapon System
✓ Correct
D
Babur Cruise Missile
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The test was aimed at validating various design and technical parameters.
Q. 8 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
In late 2024, the tenures of military service chiefs were extended during peacetime to:
A
3 years
B
5 years
✓ Correct
C
7 years
D
10 years
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Standardized extensions were approved by the parliament through amendment bills.
Q. 9 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What is the name of the major Pakistan-China joint military exercise launched in Nov 2024?
A
Shield-VIII
B
Warrior-VIII
✓ Correct
C
Defender-VIII
D
Peace-VIII
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The exercise focused on counter-terrorism and tactical coordination.
Q. 10 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
On which date was Pakistan's first domestically manufactured Jinnah Class Frigate revealed to be equipped with SMASH missiles?
A
25 Jan 2025
B
26 Jan 2025
C
27 Jan 2025
D
25 January 2025
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This unveiling marked a significant step in naval indigenous defense capabilities.
Q. 11 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which nation signed an agreement with Pakistan in early 2025 to supply 100 'First Win' 4×4 armored vehicles?
A
China
B
Thailand
✓ Correct
C
UAE
D
Turkey
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This defense procurement aimed to enhance internal security and mobility.
Q. 12 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
According to the Global Fire Power Index 2025, Pakistan's military is ranked as the:
A
7th
B
9th
✓ Correct
C
11th
D
15th
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Pakistan remains among the top ten most powerful militaries globally.
Q. 13 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which country signed a contract to export JF-17 Block-III fighter jets to Azerbaijan in 2024?
A
China
B
Turkey
C
Pakistan
✓ Correct
D
Russia
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This multi-million dollar deal is a major boost for Pakistan's defense exports.
Q. 14 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
On which date was Pakistan's first domestically manufactured Jinnah Class Frigate revealed to be equipped with SMASH missiles?
A
25 Jan 2025
B
26 Jan 2025
C
27 Jan 2025
D
25 January 2025
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This unveiling marked a significant step in naval indigenous defense capabilities.
Q. 15 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In September 2024, Pakistan signed a major contract to export JF-17 Block-III jets to:
A
Turkey
B
Azerbaijan
✓ Correct
C
Egypt
D
Qatar
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This was one of the largest defense export deals in Pakistan's history.
Q. 16 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In March 2025, which country completed the second of eight contracted submarines for Pakistan?
A
Russia
B
USA
C
China
✓ Correct
D
France
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Hangor-class submarines are a key part of naval modernization.
Q. 17 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
With which nation did Pakistan sign a defense cooperation agreement in April 2025?
A
China
B
Turkey
C
Saudi Arabia
D
Qatar
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The agreement focuses on training and joint equipment maintenance.
Q. 18 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Which military operation was launched by India against Pakistan in May 2025?
A
Operation Vijay
B
Operation Blue Star
C
Operation Sindoor
✓ Correct
D
Operation Thunder
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This was reported as a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Q. 19 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which nation will host the 9th international Naval exercise "AMAN 2025"?
A
Japan
B
China
C
Turkiye
D
Pakistan
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Karachi-based exercise involving over 50 nations was scheduled for Feb 2025.
Q. 20 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Pakistan signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement with which African country in 2025?
A
Egypt
B
Nigeria
C
Morocco
✓ Correct
D
Kenya
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The deal focuses on defense production and joint training.
Q. 21 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Pakistan's first domestically manufactured Jinnah Class Frigate is revealed to be equipped with:
A
Babur Missiles
B
Ghauri Missiles
C
SMASH Missiles
✓ Correct
D
Shaheen Missiles
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This unveiling in Jan 2025 marked a step in naval indigenous defense.
Q. 22 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which surface-to-surface ballistic missile of Pakistan uses MIRV (Multiple Independent Re-entry Vehicle) technology?
A
Nasr
B
Ghauri
C
Ababeel
✓ Correct
D
Shaheen-II
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This technology allows the missile to deliver multiple warheads.
Q. 23 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
When were the naval vessels PNS Babur and PNS Hunain officially inducted into the fleet?
A
Sept 2, 2024
B
Sept 4, 2024
C
Sept 6, 2024
D
September 6, 2024
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
These modern ships enhance national maritime defense.
Q. 24 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What amount was allocated by the ECC for Operation "Azm-i-Istahkam" in 2024?
A
Rs 20 Billion
B
Rs 30 Billion
C
Rs 40 Billion
✓ Correct
D
Rs 50 Billion
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This funding supports the national security and counter-terrorism drive.
Q. 25 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
According to the Global Fire Power Index 2025, Pakistan's military is ranked as the:
A
7th
B
9th
✓ Correct
C
11th
D
15th
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Pakistan remains among the top ten most powerful militaries globally.
Study Stream Progress: Showing 25 of 28 Questions (89%)
Jump to:

Ready to Test Your Retention & Speed?

Now that you have reviewed the study questions and rationales, test yourself in our interactive 1-by-1 practice engine or take the full official timed mock exam.