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Terrorism & Security Challenges in Pakistan MCQs with Answer

Which organization is primarily responsible for counter-terrorism operations in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
b) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)
c) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)
d) National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

Answer
b) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)

What was the name of the military operation launched against terrorists in North Waziristan in 2014?
a) Operation Rah-e-Rast
b) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
c) Operation Al-Mizan
d) Operation Swift Retort

Answer
b) Operation Zarb-e-Azb

Which city in Pakistan has been most affected by terrorism-related incidents?
a) Karachi
b) Islamabad
c) Lahore
d) Peshawar

Answer
d) Peshawar

Which school was attacked in 2014, leading to a national security policy shift?
a) Beaconhouse School
b) Army Public School (APS)
c) Lahore Grammar School
d) The City School

Answer
b) Army Public School (APS)

Which terrorist organization has been most active in Pakistan?
a) Al-Qaeda
b) ISIS
c) Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
d) Lashkar-e-Taiba

Answer
c) Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)

What is the name of the anti-terrorism military operation launched in 2017?
a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
b) Operation Rad-ul-Fasaad
c) Operation Gibraltar
d) Operation Sunrise

Answer
b) Operation Rad-ul-Fasaad

Which security policy was introduced after the APS Peshawar attack?
a) National Security Policy 2015
b) National Action Plan (NAP)
c) Anti-Terrorism Act 2014
d) Pakistan Defence Strategy

Answer
b) National Action Plan (NAP)

Which border region has been a hotspot for terrorist activities in Pakistan?
a) Punjab Border
b) Sindh-Rajasthan Border
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
d) Karachi Port

Answer
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan

Which international organization assists Pakistan in counter-terrorism efforts?
a) United Nations (UN)
b) World Trade Organization (WTO)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) SAARC

Answer
a) United Nations (UN)

Which Pakistani intelligence agency plays a crucial role in fighting terrorism?
a) ISI
b) NAB
c) FIA
d) PTA

Answer
a) ISI

Which law was introduced to tackle financial support for terrorism in Pakistan?
a) Anti-Terrorism Act 1997
b) FATF Regulations 2020
c) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016
d) Cyber Crime Ordinance 2007

Answer
a) Anti-Terrorism Act 1997

Which organization placed Pakistan on its Grey List due to terror financing concerns?
a) WHO
b) FATF
c) IMF
d) WTO

Answer
b) FATF

Which Pakistani city has the headquarters of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD)?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Peshawar
d) Islamabad

Answer
b) Lahore

What is the primary aim of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA)?
a) Regulate media coverage
b) Coordinate counter-terrorism efforts
c) Manage cyber security
d) Monitor religious institutions

Answer
b) Coordinate counter-terrorism efforts

Which year did Pakistan join the war on terror?
a) 1999
b) 2001
c) 2010
d) 2016

Answer
b) 2001

Which country has been a major supporter of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts?
a) China
b) Iran
c) Russia
d) UAE

Answer
a) China

Which province in Pakistan has seen the highest number of military operations against terrorism?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Gilgit-Baltistan

Answer
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Which strategy is used to counter radicalization in Pakistan?
a) Media censorship
b) Religious education reforms
c) Banning of all religious organizations
d) Social media restrictions

Answer
b) Religious education reforms

What is a major cause of terrorism in Pakistan?
a) Political instability
b) Climate change
c) Economic prosperity
d) Increase in literacy rate

Answer
a) Political instability

Which of the following is NOT a security challenge for Pakistan?
a) Cybersecurity threats
b) Terrorism
c) Economic stability
d) Border conflicts

Answer
c) Economic stability

Which border crossing is most frequently used by militants entering Pakistan?
a) Wagah Border
b) Torkham Border
c) Khunjerab Pass
d) Chaman Border

Answer
b) Torkham Border

Which military operation was launched to counter terrorists in Swat Valley?
a) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
b) Operation Rah-e-Rast
c) Operation Al-Mizan
d) Operation Blue Star

Answer
b) Operation Rah-e-Rast

Which international organization has praised Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism?
a) NATO
b) United Nations
c) EU
d) SAARC

Answer
b) United Nations

Which economic challenge is closely linked to terrorism in Pakistan?
a) Rising exports
b) Foreign direct investment
c) Declining GDP growth
d) Increasing employment

Answer
c) Declining GDP growth

What is a common method used by terrorist groups in Pakistan?
a) Cyber warfare
b) Suicide bombings
c) Chemical attacks
d) Biological warfare

Answer
b) Suicide bombings

Which agency is responsible for counter-terror financing in Pakistan?
a) SECP
b) SBP
c) FIA
d) FBR

Answer
c) FIA

Which security agency primarily handles border security in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Army
b) Pakistan Rangers
c) Frontier Corps
d) Intelligence Bureau

Answer
c) Frontier Corps

Which Pakistani city was most affected by terrorist attacks in the 2000s?
a) Lahore
b) Islamabad
c) Karachi
d) Quetta

Answer
c) Karachi

What is the role of the Pakistan Air Force in counter-terrorism?
a) Ground intelligence operations
b) Aerial strikes on terrorist hideouts
c) Economic policymaking
d) Civilian governance

Answer
b) Aerial strikes on terrorist hideouts

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