General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
21
Who was the first Chairman of the Senate to become Acting President and also served as CJCSC?
Answer:
No military officer served as Senate Chairman
While military officers have become Presidents (like Zia and Musharraf), the Chairman of the Senate is a civilian political post. The CJCSC is a purely military appointment.
22
Which Pakistani missile is named after a warrior of the Ghaznavid Empire?
Answer:
Ghaznavi
The Ghaznavi missile (Hatf-III) is a short-range ballistic missile named after Mahmud of Ghazni, a famous ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire.
23
The National Defence University (NDU) is located in:
Answer:
Islamabad
The National Defence University (NDU) is a premier institution for military and strategic studies, located in Islamabad. It provides higher education for senior officers and civilians.
24
Which military organization is headquartered in Rawalpindi?
Answer:
General Headquarters (GHQ)
General Headquarters (GHQ) is the headquarters of the Pakistan Army and is located in Rawalpindi. The NHQ and AHQ are located in Islamabad.
25
Who was the first Chief of Air Staff (then Commander-in-Chief) of the Royal Pakistan Air Force?
Answer:
Air Vice Marshal Allan Perry-Keene
Air Vice Marshal Allan Perry-Keene was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Pakistan Air Force, serving from August 1947 to February 1949.
26
Exercise 'Al-Kassah' is a joint mine counter-measure exercise between Pakistan and:
Answer:
Saudi Arabia
'Al-Kassah' is a specialized joint exercise focusing on Mine Counter Measures (MCM), conducted between the Pakistan Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.
27
The 'Hilal-e-Kashmir' award is equivalent to which Pakistani military award?
Answer:
Nishan-e-Haider
Hilal-e-Kashmir was the highest military award of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It was declared equivalent to the Nishan-e-Haider by the Government of Pakistan, and Naik Saif Ali Janjua is its recognized recipient.
28
Which Nishan-e-Haider recipient is known as the 'Defender of Lahore'?
Answer:
Major Raja Aziz Bhatti
Major Raja Aziz Bhatti was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider for his defense of the Burki sector in Lahore during the 1965 war. He held his position for several days despite heavy shelling.
29
Who received the Nishan-e-Haider for valor in the 1999 Kargil conflict along with Havildar Lalak Jan?
Answer:
Captain Karnal Sher Khan
Captain Karnal Sher Khan and Havildar Lalak Jan were both awarded the Nishan-e-Haider for their extraordinary bravery during the Kargil conflict in 1999.
30
The 'Indus Shield' is a major regional exercise conducted by which force?
Answer:
Pakistan Air Force
Exercise 'Indus Shield' is a large-scale regional air exercise hosted by the Pakistan Air Force, involving participation from various allied nations to simulate modern air warfare scenarios.