Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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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
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Which officer holds the unique distinction of receiving both the Nishan-e-Haider and the Sitara-e-Jurat?
Answer:
Major Shabbir Sharif
Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed is the most decorated soldier of the Pakistan Army. He received the Sitara-e-Jurat for his bravery in the 1965 war and was later awarded the Nishan-e-Haider posthumously for his heroic actions in the 1971 war at the Sulemanki sector, where he destroyed enemy tanks and held a strategic bridgehead.
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Who is the only member of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to receive the Nishan-e-Haider?
Answer:
Rashid Minhas
Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas is the only PAF officer to have received the Nishan-e-Haider. During the 1971 war, he prevented his instructor, Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman, from hijacking a T-33 trainer jet to India. He forced the plane to crash within Pakistani territory, sacrificing his life at the age of 20.
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Who was the first recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider for his bravery in the 1948 Kashmir War?
Answer:
Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed
Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed of the Punjab Regiment was the first person to be awarded the Nishan-e-Haider. He exhibited extraordinary courage during the 1948 war in the Uri Sector of Kashmir, where he led a daring attack on a fortified enemy position and embraced martyrdom on July 27, 1948.
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How many military personnel have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider in the history of Pakistan as of 2025?
Answer:
11
A total of 11 individuals have been honored with the Nishan-e-Haider. These include nine from the Pakistan Army, one from the Pakistan Air Force (Rashid Minhas), and one from the Northern Light Infantry (Lalak Jan). The list spans conflicts from the 1948 Kashmir War to the 1999 Kargil Conflict.
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Which is the highest military gallantry award in Pakistan, awarded only to those who embrace martyrdom in the face of the enemy?
Answer:
Nishan-e-Haider
Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military award in Pakistan. It is named after Hazrat Ali (R.A) and is made from gunmetal captured from the enemy. Since the independence of Pakistan, only 11 soldiers have received this prestigious award, and notably, it is only awarded posthumously to those who show extreme bravery while fighting the enemy.