Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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- 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
1
The 2024-2025 economic strategy under the SIFC views 'Nuclear Energy' as a way to achieve:
Answer:
Long-term affordable and sustainable industrial growth
The SIFC's energy pillar focuses on reducing the cost of doing business. By investing in large-scale nuclear projects like C-5, Pakistan aims to provide cheap, stable electricity to its special economic zones (SEZs), making its exports more competitive globally.
2
Which international body's 'Loss and Damage' fund, championed by Pakistan in 2022-2023, highlights the need for 'Green' energy like nuclear?
Answer:
UNFCCC (COP27/COP28)
As a leading voice for climate justice, Pakistan advocates for a shift to carbon-free energy. In international climate forums, Pakistan presents its nuclear power expansion as a key part of its commitment to global emission reduction targets.
3
What is the 'Tactical Nuclear Weapon' (TNW) in Pakistan's context meant to deter?
Answer:
A sudden conventional 'Cold Start' invasion by India
TNWs like the Nasr missile are designed to be used on the battlefield against invading conventional forces. They are intended to lower the threshold of deterrence, signaling that any major conventional breach of Pakistan's borders will meet with a strategic response.
4
The 'Hualong One' technology used in Pakistan's newest reactors is of which origin?
Answer:
Chinese
Hualong One is a third-generation pressurized water reactor design developed by the China National Nuclear Corporation. Its successful implementation in Karachi (K-2/K-3) makes Pakistan the first country to deploy this advanced Chinese technology overseas.
5
Which body coordinates with the IAEA regarding 'Nuclear Medicine' and the use of radiation in Pakistani hospitals?
Answer:
PAEC (Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission)
PAEC manages several nuclear medicine and oncology centers (such as NORI and INMOL) across Pakistan. These centers provide subsidized cancer treatment to thousands of patients using nuclear technology for peaceful, humanitarian purposes.
6
The 'Kahuta' plant was officially renamed 'A.Q. Khan Research Laboratories' (KRL) by which leader in 1981?
Answer:
General Zia-ul-Haq
General Zia-ul-Haq renamed the facility KRL in 1981 to honor the contributions of Dr. A.Q. Khan. This occurred during the height of the Soviet-Afghan war, a time when the U.S. largely ignored Pakistan's nuclear activities in exchange for help in Afghanistan.
7
The 'Nuclear Doctrine' of India includes a 'No-First-Use' (NFU) pledge. Does Pakistan maintain a similar pledge?
Answer:
No, it maintains a policy of ambiguity regarding first use
Pakistan refuses to adopt a No-First-Use policy, maintaining that its nuclear weapons are intended to deter any kind of conventional or nuclear aggression. By maintaining 'strategic ambiguity,' Pakistan ensures that an aggressor cannot predict the threshold at which nuclear weapons might be used.
8
Which term describes the 'security' culture around Pakistan's nuclear assets, often praised by the IAEA for its professionalism?
Answer:
Gold Standard Security
International observers, including IAEA chiefs, have frequently lauded Pakistan's nuclear security regime as a 'gold standard.' This includes rigorous personnel reliability programs, multiple layers of physical security, and advanced monitoring systems overseen by the SPD.
9
What is the range of the 'Ghauri-I' (Hatf-V) ballistic missile?
Answer:
1,500 km
The Ghauri-I is a liquid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile with a range of approximately 1,500 km. It was one of the first strategic missiles developed to ensure that Pakistan could strike deep into enemy territory if necessary.
10
Which project on the Indus River is being discussed in 2025 as a potential site for a 'Small Modular Reactor' (SMR)?
Answer:
Diamer-Bhasha
In 2025, Pakistan has explored the feasibility of deploying SMRs at major project sites like Diamer-Bhasha to provide localized, clean energy for the construction and long-term operation of the dam and its surrounding industrial zones.