CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "border management" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. border management — Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
B. border management — Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
C. border management — It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
D. border management — Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "border management — It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration". Effective border controls support internal security.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "intelligence-based operation" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. intelligence-based operation — Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
B. intelligence-based operation — Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
C. intelligence-based operation — Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations
D. intelligence-based operation — Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "intelligence-based operation — Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence". IBOs seek to disrupt militants while reducing broader collateral impact.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "radicalization" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. radicalization — Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
B. radicalization — Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
C. radicalization — Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
D. radicalization — Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "radicalization — Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action". Prevention programs address narratives, recruitment and social vulnerabilities.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "terror finance" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. terror finance — Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations
B. terror finance — Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
C. terror finance — Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
D. terror finance — It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "terror finance — Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations". Counterterrorism includes tracking and disrupting illicit financing.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "FATF" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. FATF — National Counter Terrorism Authority
B. FATF — Coordinate response to cyber incidents
C. FATF — Taliban government
D. FATF — Financial Action Task Force
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "FATF — Financial Action Task Force". FATF evaluates countries' AML/CFT systems.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "Rah-e-Rast" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. Rah-e-Rast — Operation Rah-e-Rast
B. Rah-e-Rast — Operation Zarb-e-Azb
C. Rah-e-Rast — Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
D. Rah-e-Rast — Operation Rah-e-Nijat
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "Rah-e-Rast — Operation Rah-e-Rast". The operation restored state control in much of Swat.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "Radd-ul-Fasaad" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. Radd-ul-Fasaad — Operation Rah-e-Nijat
B. Radd-ul-Fasaad — Operation Zarb-e-Azb
C. Radd-ul-Fasaad — Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
D. Radd-ul-Fasaad — Operation Rah-e-Rast
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "Radd-ul-Fasaad — Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad". The operation emphasized intelligence-based operations, disarmament and border security.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "Zarb-e-Azb" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. Zarb-e-Azb — Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
B. Zarb-e-Azb — Operation Zarb-e-Azb
C. Zarb-e-Azb — Operation Rah-e-Nijat
D. Zarb-e-Azb — Operation Rah-e-Rast
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "Zarb-e-Azb — Operation Zarb-e-Azb". The operation began in June 2014.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "APS date" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. APS date — 16 December 2013
B. APS date — 16 December 2014
C. APS date — 14 December 2014
D. APS date — 16 December 2015
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "APS date — 16 December 2014". The massacre led to major national counterterrorism decisions.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "NACTA purpose" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. NACTA purpose — Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
B. NACTA purpose — Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
C. NACTA purpose — It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
D. NACTA purpose — Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "NACTA purpose — Coordinate national counterterrorism policy". It supports threat assessment, policy coordination and implementation frameworks.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "NACTA" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. NACTA — Taliban government
B. NACTA — Strategic Plans Division
C. NACTA — Financial Action Task Force
D. NACTA — National Counter Terrorism Authority
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "NACTA — National Counter Terrorism Authority". NACTA coordinates counterterrorism policy and information sharing.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which pairing is correct for the "terrorism concept" aspect of Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism?
A. terrorism concept — Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
B. terrorism concept — Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
C. terrorism concept — Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
D. terrorism concept — Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "terrorism concept — Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims". Terrorism seeks psychological and political effects beyond the immediate victims.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "border management"?
A. Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
B. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
C. Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
D. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
Correct Answer: B
Border management: It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration. Effective border controls support internal security.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "intelligence-based operation"?
A. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
B. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
C. Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
D. Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
Correct Answer: D
Intelligence-based operation: Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence. IBOs seek to disrupt militants while reducing broader collateral impact.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "radicalization"?
A. Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
B. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
C. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
D. Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
Correct Answer: A
Radicalization: Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action. Prevention programs address narratives, recruitment and social vulnerabilities.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "terror finance"?
A. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
B. Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
C. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
D. Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations
Correct Answer: D
Terror finance: Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations. Counterterrorism includes tracking and disrupting illicit financing.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "FATF"?
A. National Counter Terrorism Authority
B. National Command Authority
C. Financial Action Task Force
D. Strategic Plans Division
Correct Answer: C
Fatf: Financial Action Task Force. FATF evaluates countries' AML/CFT systems.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "Rah-e-Nijat"?
A. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
B. Operation Rah-e-Rast
C. Operation Rah-e-Nijat
D. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
Correct Answer: C
Rah-e-nijat: Operation Rah-e-Nijat. The army launched Rah-e-Nijat against militant strongholds.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "Rah-e-Rast"?
A. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
B. Operation Rah-e-Rast
C. Operation Rah-e-Nijat
D. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
Correct Answer: B
Rah-e-rast: Operation Rah-e-Rast. The operation restored state control in much of Swat.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "Radd-ul-Fasaad"?
A. Operation Rah-e-Rast
B. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
C. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
D. Operation Rah-e-Nijat
Correct Answer: B
Radd-ul-fasaad: Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad. The operation emphasized intelligence-based operations, disarmament and border security.