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National Action Plan Against Terrorism MCQs with Answer

What is the primary objective of Pakistan’s National Action Plan (NAP)?
A) To boost economic growth
B) To combat terrorism and extremism
C) To enhance foreign relations
D) To reduce unemployment

Answer
B) To combat terrorism and extremism

In which year was Pakistan’s National Action Plan (NAP) officially introduced?
A) 2013
B) 2014
C) 2015
D) 2016

Answer
B) 2014

Who chaired the special meeting that led to the creation of the National Action Plan in Pakistan?
A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Justice
C) Army Chief
D) President

Answer
A) Prime Minister

Which of the following is a key feature of Pakistan’s National Action Plan (NAP)?
A) National health reforms
B) Religious extremism control
C) Education reform
D) Trade policies

Answer
B) Religious extremism control

Which of the following terrorist groups is specifically targeted by the National Action Plan?
A) TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan)
B) Al-Qaeda
C) ISIS
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which institution is responsible for implementing the National Action Plan’s provisions?
A) Ministry of Information
B) Ministry of Interior
C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
D) Ministry of Defense

Answer
B) Ministry of Interior

The National Action Plan requires strict action against which of the following entities?
A) Media
B) Extremist groups
C) Foreign investors
D) Political parties

Answer
B) Extremist groups

Under NAP, what kind of activities are banned in Pakistan?
A) Political protests
B) Extremist propaganda
C) Religious teachings
D) Business transactions

Answer
B) Extremist propaganda

Which of the following is part of the NAP’s strategy to address terrorism?
A) Strengthening border security
B) Promoting international trade
C) National privatization of industries
D) Promoting tourism

Answer
A) Strengthening border security

What is the purpose of establishing military courts under Pakistan’s National Action Plan?
A) To boost defense spending
B) To try terrorism suspects swiftly
C) To improve military discipline
D) To expand military bases

Answer
B) To try terrorism suspects swiftly

Which is a key provision of the NAP related to terrorist financing?
A) Strengthening the stock market
B) Cracking down on terror financing networks
C) Promoting foreign investment
D) Encouraging charity work

Answer
B) Cracking down on terror financing networks

Which Pakistani law enforcement agency is given enhanced powers under NAP to combat terrorism?
A) Pakistan Rangers
B) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)
C) Anti-Narcotics Force
D) Police

Answer
D) Police

What does NAP aim to do with seminaries in Pakistan?
A) Nationalize all seminaries
B) Regulate seminaries to prevent extremism
C) Close down all seminaries
D) Promote religious freedom

Answer
B) Regulate seminaries to prevent extremism

Which part of Pakistan’s society is encouraged to participate in counter-terrorism efforts under the NAP?
A) Business leaders
B) Religious leaders
C) Political leaders
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which organization in Pakistan plays a central role in countering violent extremism under NAP?
A) ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence)
B) PEMRA (Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority)
C) NAB (National Accountability Bureau)
D) FIA (Federal Investigation Agency)

Answer
A) ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence)

What is one of the NAP’s goals regarding political and religious organizations?
A) Disbanding all political parties
B) Expanding the role of political parties in terrorism
C) Banning sectarian and extremist organizations
D) Allowing all organizations unrestricted freedom

Answer
C) Banning sectarian and extremist organizations

Which of the following is a priority area for Pakistan’s NAP?
A) Strengthening cyber security
B) Infrastructure development
C) Counter-terrorism and anti-extremism measures
D) Tax reforms

Answer
C) Counter-terrorism and anti-extremism measures

Under NAP, which type of courts were established to speed up the prosecution of terror-related cases?
A) Family courts
B) Military courts
C) Environmental courts
D) Administrative courts

Answer
B) Military courts

How does the National Action Plan propose to deal with hate speech in Pakistan?
A) Encouraging more religious discussion
B) Banning hate speech and promoting tolerance
C) Promoting secularism
D) Increasing media freedom

Answer
B) Banning hate speech and promoting tolerance

Which agency is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the National Action Plan in Pakistan?
A) ISI
B) Ministry of Interior
C) NAB
D) FIA

Answer
B) Ministry of Interior

What role does Pakistan’s civil society play in the National Action Plan?
A) Increasing military involvement
B) Providing resources for extremists
C) Supporting counter-extremism efforts
D) Reducing government spending

Answer
C) Supporting counter-extremism efforts

Which of these steps is part of the NAP’s focus on improving Pakistan’s legal system?
A) Strengthening anti-corruption laws
B) Strengthening laws against terrorism
C) Liberalizing media laws
D) Reducing taxes

Answer
B) Strengthening laws against terrorism

What does the NAP emphasize in terms of media regulation?
A) Promoting freedom of speech
B) Banning foreign news channels
C) Regulating media to prevent extremist content
D) Allowing unregulated content

Answer
C) Regulating media to prevent extremist content

Which of the following is an objective of Pakistan’s National Action Plan regarding sectarian violence?
A) Encouraging sectarian violence for political gains
B) Promoting unity among all sects
C) Reducing sectarian violence through legal measures
D) Allowing sectarian violence to occur freely

Answer
C) Reducing sectarian violence through legal measures

The National Action Plan in Pakistan aims to prevent which of the following?
A) Increase in terrorist attacks
B) Tourism growth
C) Overpopulation
D) Economic instability

Answer
A) Increase in terrorist attacks

How does the National Action Plan propose to deal with militant religious groups?
A) Providing them with financial support
B) Legal actions and prosecutions
C) Allowing their operations to continue
D) Encouraging dialogue with them

Answer
B) Legal actions and prosecutions

What kind of security is a major focus of the National Action Plan?
A) Cyber security
B) National defense
C) Financial security
D) Border security

Answer
D) Border security

What does the NAP suggest about the registration of seminaries in Pakistan?
A) Closing all seminaries
B) Unregulated growth of seminaries
C) Registration and regulation of seminaries to curb extremism
D) Banning religious education

Answer
C) Registration and regulation of seminaries to curb extremism

Which Pakistani city has been a focal point for implementing the National Action Plan?
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar

Answer
C) Islamabad

The National Action Plan emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism. Which of the following is one of the goals?
A) Building foreign military alliances
B) Isolating Pakistan diplomatically
C) Promoting cross-border collaboration against terror financing
D) Withdrawing from international organizations

Answer
C) Promoting cross-border collaboration against terror financing

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