All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2291. Islamic military coalition formed to combat terrorism is the alliance of ___________ Nations

• A. 38 nations
• B. 39 Nations
• C. 40 Nations
• D. 41 Nations

Explanation: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition was initially announced as an alliance of 34 countries and later listed as comprising 41 nations. Therefore, 41 is the answer used for the coalition’s expanded membership.

2292. joint operations center to coordinate and support military operations of Saudi-led Islamic military alliance of 39 Nations against terrorism is located in ?

• A. Riyadh
• B. Jeddah
• C. Medina
• D. Dammam

Explanation: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition’s joint operations center is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which also hosts the coalition’s headquarters.

2293. Who has been appointed as a Chief of Saudi-led Islamic anti-terror alliance of 39 Nations in January 2017?

• A. General (retd) Raheel Sharif
• B. General (retd) Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
• C. General (retd) Pervez Musharraf
• D. General Qamar Javed Bajwa

Explanation: Former Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif was appointed commander of the Saudi-led Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition. The other listed generals were not appointed to this alliance.

2294. Pak-Jordan joint military exercise held in December-2016 near Attock, called?

• A. Raadul Baraq
• B. Ataturk-IX
• C. Friendship-2016
• D. Fajr-ul-Sharq 1

Explanation: The Pakistan-Jordan military exercise held near Attock in December 2016 was named Fajr-ul-Sharq 1. The other names refer to different exercises or operations.

2295. Name the special task force, which is established in December 2016 by Pakistan Navy to safeguard and protect the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as well as Gwadar port?

• A. Task Force 21
• B. Task Force 44
• C. Task Force 88
• D. Task Force 2

Explanation: Pakistan Navy established Task Force 88 to protect Gwadar Port and maritime interests linked with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Its role includes countering maritime security threats.

2296. The 2017 Heart of Asia - Istanbul Ministerial Process will be hosted by which country?

• A. Pakistan
• B. India
• C. Bhutan
• D. Azerbaijan

Explanation: The 2017 Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan therefore hosted that year's meeting.

2297. Heart of Asia - Istanbul Ministerial Process on December 3 to December 4, 2016 was hosted by which country?

• A. Pakistan
• B. India (Amritsar city)
• C. Bhutan
• D. Iran

Explanation: The 2016 Heart of Asia conference was hosted by India in Amritsar on 3–4 December. Pakistan participated in the process but did not host that meeting.

2298. How many Participating Countries are there in Heart of Asia Conference?

• A. 12 Participating Countries
• B. 14 Participating Countries
• C. 16 Participating Countries
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process has 14 participating countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Iran and Turkey. Supporting countries are counted separately.

2299. Number of Supporting Countries in Heart of Asia - Istanbul Ministerial Process are?

• A. 15 Supporting Countries
• B. 17 Supporting Countries
• C. 19 Supporting Countries
• D. None of these

Explanation: The process has 17 supporting countries in addition to its 14 participating countries. Confusing these two categories produces the other numerical choices.

2300. Pakistan has started direct train and freight service in December 2016 with which Country?

• A. Iran
• B. India
• C. Afghanistan
• D. China

Explanation: The direct rail and freight link referred to Pakistan and China, reflecting the growing economic connectivity associated with CPEC. India and Afghanistan were not the countries meant in this 2016 development.