Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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1
Which country is the third-party mediator that India has consistently rejected for the Kashmir issue through 2025?
Answer:
United Nations (UN) / USA
India maintains that the Kashmir dispute is a 'bilateral' issue under the 1972 Simla Agreement and has consistently rejected any mediation by the UN or the US. Pakistan, conversely, continues to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly every year.
2
In 2025, which city remains the 'Command and Control' center for Pakistan's military operations against any eastern threat?
Answer:
Rawalpindi (GHQ)
Rawalpindi houses the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army. In 2025, it remains the central node for strategic decision-making, intelligence fusion, and the command of the various corps stationed along the Indian border.
3
Which Pakistani organization produces the 'G-3' and 'MP5' rifles, which are still the mainstay of the infantry in 2025?
Answer:
POF (Pakistan Ordnance Factories)
POF at Wah Cantt is the largest defense industrial complex in Pakistan. In 2025, while it produces modern variants like the BW-20, it continues to supply the army with reliable G-3 battle rifles and MP5 submachine guns, which are also exported to over 40 countries.
4
The 'H-4' and 'Takbir' stand-off weapons used by the PAF are designed for what purpose in 2025?
Answer:
Precision strike from outside the range of enemy air defenses
Stand-off weapons (SOWs) like the H-4 glide bomb allow a fighter jet to release its payload from a distance of up to 120 km. In 2025, these allow the PAF to target high-value assets without being threatened by India's S-400 or other SAM systems.
5
Which Pakistani social media platform/portal was launched in 2024-2025 to counter 'Fake News' originating from across the border?
Answer:
Pak-Fact-Check
In 2025, the government launched several initiatives to counter what it called 'coordinated disinformation campaigns' (Fifth Generation Warfare). These portals provide real-time debunking of viral posts related to military movements and political stability.
6
Which boundary is referred to as the 'Working Boundary' by Pakistan?
Answer:
The border between Sialkot (Punjab) and Indian-held Jammu
Pakistan differentiates between the 'International Border' and the 'Working Boundary.' The latter refers to the border between a recognized Pakistani province (Punjab) and a disputed territory (Jammu). In 2025, this remained a site of occasional mortar and small arms fire.
7
In 2025, Pakistan's 'Aviation Research, Indigenization & Development' (AvRID) unit at PAC Kamra was primarily working on:
Answer:
Artificial Intelligence and stealth technology for aircraft
AvRID is the brain-child of the PAF's modernization drive. In 2025, its focus is on integrating AI into fighter cockpits and researching radar-absorbent materials (RAM) to improve the stealth characteristics of current and future Pakistani aircraft.
8
What is the name of India's indigenous aircraft carrier that became fully operational in 2023-2024 and influenced naval balance in 2025?
Answer:
INS Vikrant
INS Vikrant is India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier. Its operationalization in 2025 gives the Indian Navy a dual-carrier capability (along with INS Vikramaditya), allowing them to project power across both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal simultaneously.
9
In 2025, which organization oversees the 'Security' of the nuclear assets of Pakistan?
Answer:
Strategic Plans Division (SPD)
The SPD is the administrative arm of the National Command Authority (NCA). In 2025, it continues to manage the multi-layered security of Pakistan's nuclear weapons and delivery systems, ensuring they are safe from internal and external threats.
10
The 'Indus Highway' (N-55) upgrade in 2025 was strategically important for Pakistan because it:
Answer:
Provides an alternative north-south route away from the Indian border
The N-55 runs along the west bank of the Indus River. Its upgrade is a strategic priority because the main N-5 highway is close to the Indian border and could be easily disrupted in a war. The N-55 provides a secure logistics 'spine' deeper inside the country.