Pakistan Defense policies and strategies MCQs
1. Which of the following is a key objective of Pakistan’s defense policy?
a) Expansionism
b) Isolationism
c) Deterrence
d) Interventionism
Answer: c) Deterrence
2. Pakistan’s defense strategy primarily focuses on:
a) Offensive capabilities
b) Defensive capabilities
c) Neutral stance
d) Non-alignment
Answer: b) Defensive capabilities
3. The concept of ‘minimum credible deterrence’ refers to:
a) Stockpiling excessive weapons
b) Achieving superiority over neighbors
c) Maintaining sufficient defense capabilities
d) Avoiding military alliances
Answer: c) Maintaining sufficient defense capabilities
4. Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine emphasizes:
a) First-use policy
b) No-first-use policy
c) Preemptive strikes
d) Disarmament
Answer: b) No-first-use policy
5. Pakistan’s defense alliances primarily focus on cooperation with:
a) NATO
b) CSTO
c) SCO
d) OIC
Answer: d) OIC
6. Pakistan’s defense policy considers ______________ as the primary security threat.
a) Internal dissent
b) Nuclear proliferation
c) Terrorism
d) Economic instability
Answer: c) Terrorism
7. Pakistan’s air defense strategy emphasizes:
a) Long-range missiles
b) Air superiority
c) Ground forces
d) Naval power
Answer: b) Air superiority
8. The ‘Cold Start Doctrine’ is associated with which neighboring country of Pakistan?
a) China
b) Afghanistan
c) India
d) Iran
Answer: c) India
9. Pakistan’s maritime strategy focuses on:
a) Maritime trade routes
b) Naval blockade
c) Aircraft carriers
d) Riverine warfare
Answer: a) Maritime trade routes
10. Pakistan’s defense policy is formulated by the:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Ministry of Defense
d) Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
Answer: d) Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
11. Pakistan’s defense expenditure is primarily aimed at:
a) Funding development projects
b) Strengthening the economy
c) Modernizing armed forces
d) Supporting welfare programs
Answer: c) Modernizing armed forces
12. The ‘Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS)’ primarily focuses on:
a) Trade relations
b) Border security
c) Counterterrorism cooperation
d) Cultural exchanges
Answer: c) Counterterrorism cooperation
13. Pakistan’s defense strategy emphasizes the importance of:
a) Conventional warfare
b) Guerrilla tactics
c) Cyber warfare
d) Space exploration
Answer: c) Cyber warfare
14. The ‘National Security Committee’ of Pakistan is chaired by the:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Minister of Defense
d) Chief of Army Staff
Answer: b) Prime Minister
15. Pakistan’s nuclear command and control system ensures:
a) Civilian oversight
b) Military control
c) International monitoring
d) Transparency
Answer: a) Civilian oversight
16. Pakistan’s defense strategy towards its eastern border primarily focuses on:
a) Conventional military buildup
b) Confidence-building measures
c) Conflict resolution
d) Counterinsurgency operations
Answer: a) Conventional military buildup
17. Pakistan’s defense agreements with China primarily focus on:
a) Border disputes
b) Military aid
c) Technology transfer
d) Economic cooperation
Answer: c) Technology transfer
18. The ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ military operation was primarily aimed at:
a) Countering Indian aggression
b) Eliminating terrorism from Pakistan’s soil
c) Securing nuclear facilities
d) Suppressing political dissent
Answer: b) Eliminating terrorism from Pakistan’s soil
19. Pakistan’s defense policy is guided by the principles of:
a) Non-alignment
b) Preemption
c) Deterrence
d) Neutrality
Answer: c) Deterrence
20. Pakistan’s defense strategy towards its western border primarily focuses on:
a) Counterinsurgency operations
b) Economic development
c) Diplomatic negotiations
d) Humanitarian aid
Answer: a) Counterinsurgency operations
21. The ‘Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV)’ of Pakistan is responsible for:
a) Regulating arms exports
b) Promoting foreign investments
c) Overseeing border security
d) Negotiating trade agreements
Answer: a) Regulating arms exports
22. The ‘Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC)’ has implications for Pakistan’s defense strategy due to its focus on:
a) Economic development
b) Energy security
c) Military cooperation
d) Territorial disputes
Answer: b) Energy security
23. Pakistan’s participation in UN peacekeeping missions is aligned with its defense policy’s emphasis on:
a) Bilateral agreements
b) Collective security
c) Nuclear disarmament
d) Humanitarian aid
Answer: b) Collective security
24. Pakistan’s ‘Strategic Vision South Asia’ aims to:
a) Promote regional integration
b) Enhance military capabilities
c) Achieve nuclear parity
d) Counter foreign influence
Answer: a) Promote regional integration
25. The ‘National Defense University (NDU)’ of Pakistan primarily focuses on:
a) Military training
b) Civilian education
c) Policy analysis
d) Scientific research
Answer: c) Policy analysis
26. Pakistan’s defense policy regarding nuclear weapons emphasizes:
a) Proliferation
b) Non-proliferation
c) First-strike capability
d) Civilian use
Answer: b) Non-proliferation
27. The ‘Strategic Plans Division (SPD)’ of Pakistan is responsible for:
a) Economic planning
b) Defense production
c) Nuclear assets management
d) Foreign relations
Answer: c) Nuclear assets management
28. Pakistan’s defense strategy towards non-state actors emphasizes:
a) Coexistence
b) Counterterrorism
c) Humanitarian aid
d) Disarmament
Answer: b) Counterterrorism
29. The ‘National Security Advisor’ of Pakistan is appointed by the:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Ministry of Defense
d) Chief of Army Staff
Answer: b) Prime Minister
30. Pakistan’s defense policy promotes:
a) Regional hegemony
b) Military intervention
c) Peaceful coexistence
d) Territorial expansion
Answer: c) Peaceful coexistence