CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "Zarb-e-Azb"?
A. Operation Rah-e-Rast
B. Operation Rah-e-Nijat
C. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
D. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Correct Answer: D
Zarb-e-azb: Operation Zarb-e-Azb. The operation began in June 2014.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "APS date"?
A. 16 December 2014
B. 16 January 2014
C. 16 December 2013
D. 16 December 2015
Correct Answer: A
Aps date: 16 December 2014. The massacre led to major national counterterrorism decisions.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "NACTA purpose"?
A. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
B. Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
C. Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations
D. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
Correct Answer: B
Nacta purpose: Coordinate national counterterrorism policy. It supports threat assessment, policy coordination and implementation frameworks.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "NACTA"?
A. Financial Action Task Force
B. Coordinate response to cyber incidents
C. National Counter Terrorism Authority
D. National Command Authority
Correct Answer: C
Nacta: National Counter Terrorism Authority. NACTA coordinates counterterrorism policy and information sharing.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
For Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, which option correctly gives the "terrorism concept"?
A. Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
B. Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
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: C
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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Why is border management important to counterterrorism?
A. Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
B. Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
C. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
D. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
Correct Answer: D
Effective border controls support internal security.
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What is an intelligence-based operation?
A. Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
B. Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations
C. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
D. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
Correct Answer: A
IBOs seek to disrupt militants while reducing broader collateral impact.
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What does counter-radicalization aim to prevent?
A. Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
B. Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
C. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
D. Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
Correct Answer: A
Prevention programs address narratives, recruitment and social vulnerabilities.
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What is terrorist financing?
A. Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations
B. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
C. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
D. Movement of individuals toward violent extremist beliefs and action
Correct Answer: A
Counterterrorism includes tracking and disrupting illicit financing.
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Which international body sets standards against money laundering and terrorist financing?
A. National Counter Terrorism Authority
B. Financial Action Task Force
C. Strategic Plans Division
D. Coordinate response to cyber incidents
Correct Answer: B
FATF evaluates countries' AML/CFT systems.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which federal law provides a major legal framework for terrorism offences and anti-terrorism courts?
A. Anti-Terrorism Act 1997
B. Special Economic Zones Act
C. Twenty-seventh Amendment
D. National Action Plan
Correct Answer: A
The ATA created special procedures and courts for terrorism-related cases.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which operation targeted South Waziristan in 2009?
A. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
B. Operation Rah-e-Nijat
C. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
D. Operation Rah-e-Rast
Correct Answer: B
The army launched Rah-e-Nijat against militant strongholds.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which operation targeted militants in Swat in 2009?
A. Operation Rah-e-Rast
B. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
C. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
D. Operation Rah-e-Nijat
Correct Answer: A
The operation restored state control in much of Swat.
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Which nationwide operation was launched in 2017 to consolidate counterterrorism gains?
A. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
B. Operation Rah-e-Rast
C. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
D. Operation Rah-e-Nijat
Correct Answer: A
The operation emphasized intelligence-based operations, disarmament and border security.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Which 2014 military operation targeted militant sanctuaries in North Waziristan?
A. Operation Rah-e-Nijat
B. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
C. Operation Rah-e-Rast
D. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
Correct Answer: B
The operation began in June 2014.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
On what date did the Army Public School Peshawar attack occur?
A. 16 December 2015
B. 16 December 2014
C. 14 December 2014
D. 16 January 2014
Correct Answer: B
The massacre led to major national counterterrorism decisions.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
What does NAP stand for in Pakistan's counterterrorism policy?
A. Anti-Terrorism Act 1997
B. National Action Plan
C. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri
D. Karachi Agreement
Correct Answer: B
NAP was adopted after the APS Peshawar attack in December 2014.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
What is NACTA's main role?
A. Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
B. Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations
C. It can limit militant movement, weapons trafficking and infiltration
D. Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
Correct Answer: D
It supports threat assessment, policy coordination and implementation frameworks.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
What does NACTA stand for?
A. Financial Action Task Force
B. National Command Authority
C. National Counter Terrorism Authority
D. Taliban government
Correct Answer: C
NACTA coordinates counterterrorism policy and information sharing.
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Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
What distinguishes terrorism from ordinary crime in most security definitions?
A. Targeted security action guided by specific intelligence
B. Use or threat of violence to create fear for political or ideological aims
C. Coordinate national counterterrorism policy
D. Providing or collecting funds for terrorist acts or organizations
Correct Answer: B
Terrorism seeks psychological and political effects beyond the immediate victims.