What was the primary cause of terrorism in Pakistan in the early 2000s?
a) Religious extremism
b) Economic instability
c) Political corruption
d) External military interventions
Which militant group has been a significant threat to Pakistan’s security over the years?
a) Taliban
b) ISIS
c) Al-Qaeda
d) Boko Haram
What is the name of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism operation in North Waziristan?
a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
b) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
c) Operation Enduring Freedom
d) Operation Black Thunder
Which of the following organizations is involved in combating terrorism in Pakistan?
a) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)
b) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
c) Indian Intelligence Service
d) CIA
Which Pakistani city has faced repeated terrorist attacks due to its strategic importance?
a) Islamabad
b) Karachi
c) Lahore
d) Quetta
What event triggered a significant rise in terrorist activities in Pakistan in 2001?
a) Attack on Pakistan’s Parliament
b) U.S. invasion of Afghanistan
c) Pakistan-India conflict
d) Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
What is the primary goal of terrorist organizations operating in Pakistan?
a) Political reform
b) Economic instability
c) Establishing a religious state
d) Territorial expansion
Which Pakistani region has been a hotspot for sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni groups?
a) Punjab
b) Balochistan
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Gilgit-Baltistan
Which of the following is a major consequence of terrorism in Pakistan?
a) Increased foreign investment
b) Reduced unemployment
c) Growth of extremist ideologies
d) Improved relations with neighboring countries
What year did the Pakistani military launch Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad against terrorism?
a) 2007
b) 2011
c) 2014
d) 2017
Which region of Pakistan has been most affected by Baloch separatist movements and terrorism?
a) Sindh
b) Punjab
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan
What was the main objective of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP)?
a) To fight against foreign invasions
b) To overthrow the Pakistani government and enforce strict Islamic law
c) To advocate for democratic reforms
d) To support Pakistan’s military
Which international body has urged Pakistan to combat terrorism on its soil?
a) United Nations
b) World Trade Organization
c) European Union
d) World Health Organization
What is the name of the Pakistani city that faced a devastating terrorist attack at its airport in 2014?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Peshawar
What is the key challenge in Pakistan’s fight against terrorism?
a) Lack of military resources
b) International sanctions
c) Political instability and corruption
d) Overreliance on foreign military aid
Which Pakistani government body coordinates counter-terrorism efforts in the country?
a) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
b) National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA)
c) Ministry of Interior
d) Supreme Court of Pakistan
What was the primary aim of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)?
a) To wage war against India
b) To restore the monarchy in Pakistan
c) To impose Sharia law across Pakistan
d) To establish an independent Baloch state
Which of the following has been a significant international ally in Pakistan’s fight against terrorism?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Saudi Arabia
Which city in Pakistan experienced a high number of terrorist attacks due to its role as a financial hub?
a) Lahore
b) Islamabad
c) Karachi
d) Peshawar
Which country is often accused of providing support to terrorist organizations operating in Pakistan?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) Iran
d) Saudi Arabia
In which year was the Pakistani Army’s Operation Zarb-e-Azb launched to combat terrorism in the tribal areas?
a) 2012
b) 2014
c) 2016
d) 2018
What was the key target of the 2014 terrorist attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar?
a) The military base
b) International tourists
c) Schoolchildren and teachers
d) Government officials
Which political leader was assassinated in 2007 by terrorists, which significantly worsened Pakistan’s security situation?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Nawaz Sharif
c) Imran Khan
d) Asma Jahangir
Which of the following is a key factor in the radicalization of youth in Pakistan?
a) Access to education
b) Social media and extremist ideologies
c) Increased job opportunities
d) Government reforms
Which terrorist group carried out the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore?
a) Lashkar-e-Taiba
b) Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan
c) Al-Qaeda
d) Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Which Pakistani province has witnessed the rise of sectarian violence and terrorism in recent years?
a) Punjab
b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
c) Sindh
d) Balochistan
What kind of security forces were primarily deployed during Pakistan’s war on terror?
a) Border guards
b) Anti-terrorism police
c) Military forces
d) Peacekeeping troops
Which of the following has been a major barrier to Pakistan’s success in eliminating terrorism?
a) Military overstretch
b) Political fragmentation
c) Lack of military resources
d) Overreliance on foreign aid
Which international summit has been held to address global terrorism, including Pakistan’s role?
a) G20 Summit
b) United Nations General Assembly
c) World Economic Forum
d) United Nations Security Council Summit
What is the primary reason for the security challenges in Balochistan?
a) Drug trafficking
b) Territorial disputes
c) Militancy and separatist movements
d) Economic deprivation
Which terrorist organization has been responsible for several suicide bombings in Pakistan?
a) Al-Qaeda
b) Lashkar-e-Taiba
c) Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
d) Boko Haram
What is one of the main causes of increasing terrorist violence in Pakistan’s tribal areas?
a) Military presence
b) Weak government control
c) Over-exploitation of resources
d) Economic prosperity
