Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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1
Which defense industry in Pakistan recently started manufacturing its own 'Artillery Ammunition' with base-bleed technology for extended range?
Answer:
POF
POF has upgraded its ammunition production lines to produce base-bleed shells. This technology reduces the aerodynamic drag on the shell during flight, allowing $155$ mm artillery guns to hit targets at much greater distances than standard shells.
2
The 'S-20' class submarine, an export variant of the Type 039A, is being built for Pakistan under what name?
Answer:
Hangor class
The Hangor class is the Pakistani name for the eight submarines being acquired from China. They are based on the advanced Yuan-class (Type 039A/041) but tailored with specific Pakistani requirements, including the integration of the Babur-3 cruise missile.
3
Which organization produced the 'Shahpar-1' UAV used for ISR missions?
Answer:
GIDS
The Shahpar-1 was the predecessor to the armed Shahpar-II. It was developed by GIDS and has been in service with the Pakistan Army and Air Force for several years as a reliable tactical ISR platform.
4
Which Pakistani entity produces the 'Indigenous Flight Control Computer' for the JF-17?
Answer:
Avionics Production Factory (APF)
APF at Kamra has developed the capability to manufacture and test advanced flight control computers and avionics modules. This reduces reliance on foreign vendors and allows Pakistan to customize the flight software of the JF-17.
5
The 'Yarmook-class' corvettes were built in collaboration with which company?
Answer:
Damen (Netherlands)
The PNS Yarmook and Tabuk were built by the Damen Group. While the ships were constructed at Damen's shipyard in Romania, they were equipped with sensors and weapons systems as per Pakistan Navy's specifications, including some indigenous components.
6
Which facility is responsible for the manufacturing of 'Heavy Artillery' like the $155$ mm MKEK panter guns?
Answer:
HIT (Heavy Industries Taxila)
HIT has the specialized heavy-duty machinery required to produce large-caliber artillery barrels and carriages. They have worked on various projects, including the local assembly and parts manufacture of $155$ mm towed howitzers.
7
What is the name of the 'Armored Recovery Vehicle' (ARV) produced by HIT?
Answer:
Al-Hadeed
Al-Hadeed is an Armored Recovery Vehicle designed to recover damaged or stalled tanks from the battlefield. It is built on a tank chassis and equipped with cranes and winches, ensuring that heavy armor can be salvaged during combat operations.
8
Which defense industry produces the 'J-10C' aircraft in Pakistan?
Answer:
None (It is imported from China)
While PAC Kamra manufactures the JF-17, the J-10C 'Vigorous Dragon' aircraft were imported from China in a fly-away condition in 2022. However, PAC Kamra provides local maintenance and technical support for these aircraft.
9
The 'Baktar-Shikan' anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is manufactured by which organization?
Answer:
KRL (Khan Research Laboratories)
The Baktar-Shikan is the Pakistani variant of the Chinese HJ-8. It is produced by KRL and is a highly effective anti-tank weapon used by the Army and mounted on various vehicles like the Maaz APC.
10
Which factory at Kamra rebuilt F-6 aircraft (now retired) and now overhauls F-7PGs?
Answer:
F-6 Rebuild Factory (F-6RF)
The F-6RF was originally set up to maintain the Shenyang F-6. After the F-6 was retired, the factory pivoted to overhauling the F-7PG, the K-8 trainer, and most recently, it has been involved in the structural maintenance of the JF-17.