Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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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
11
The 'Azmat-class' Fast Attack Craft (Missile) is armed with which primary missile system?
Answer:
C-802 (or Harbah)
The Azmat-class ships are equipped with the C-802 anti-ship missiles. In recent versions built at KSEW, these have been replaced or supplemented by the indigenous Harbah cruise missile, giving them a potent strike capability.
12
Which organization is responsible for the manufacturing of military-grade parachutes and uniforms?
Answer:
POF Clothing Factory / Private Sector
POF has a dedicated clothing factory, but a large portion of uniforms and tactical gear is also sourced from a robust private-sector textile industry that meets strict military specifications for camouflage and durability.
13
The 'Barq' laser-guided missile is used by which platform?
Answer:
Burraq UAV
The Barq is a small, lightweight laser-guided air-to-surface missile. It was specifically developed to be the primary weapon for the Burraq armed drone, allowing for precision hits on small, moving targets with minimal collateral damage.
14
Which Pakistani entity produces the 'GIDS Uqab' tactical UAV used for surveillance?
Answer:
GIDS
The Uqab is a tactical UAV system used for real-time battle damage assessment, surveillance, and reconnaissance. It is one of the most widely used drone systems within the various branches of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
15
The 'Project ROSE' was an upgrade program for which aircraft?
Answer:
Mirage III/V
The Retrofit of Strike Element (ROSE) program was a massive undertaking by the Mirage Rebuild Factory at PAC. It involved installing Italian radars, new cockpits, and French navigation systems, turning old airframes into modern night-strike capable aircraft.
16
The 'Talha' APC produced by HIT is based on which famous international armored vehicle?
Answer:
M113
The Talha is an indigenous APC developed by HIT, heavily influenced by the American M113. However, it features various improvements, including better armor and a more powerful engine, and serves as the platform for several other variants like the Maaz (anti-tank) and Mouz (anti-aircraft).
17
Which shipyard is being developed as the second major ship-building facility in Pakistan under a CPEC-related framework?
Answer:
Gwadar Shipyard
The Gwadar Shipyard is a new project designed to complement KSEW. It will focus on building and repairing commercial and naval vessels, leveraging Gwadar's location as a deep-sea port and its role in regional trade.
18
Which defense industry produces 'Tungsten Alloy' penetrators for anti-tank ammunition?
Answer:
POF
POF has sophisticated metallurgical facilities to produce high-density Tungsten Alloy penetrators. These are used in APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) rounds, which are designed to pierce the thickest armor of modern main battle tanks.
19
The 'Takbir' is a GPS/INS guided glide bomb developed by which organization?
Answer:
GIDS
The Takbir is a precision-guided munition (PGM) that can be dropped from aircraft to glide toward a target using satellite guidance. It was developed by GIDS and provides the PAF with a cheap and effective way to conduct precision strikes.
20
Which Pakistani missile is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) designed specifically for tactical nuclear use against advancing forces?
Answer:
Nasr (Hatf-IX)
The Nasr is a tactical ballistic missile with a range of $60$ to $70$ km. It is designed to carry low-yield nuclear warheads to deter conventional aggression by large armored formations, forming a key part of Pakistan's 'Full Spectrum Deterrence' policy.