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Important General Knowledge Questions For Pak Forces Academic Tests

General Knowledge Questions have their importance in all tests of Pak Army, Pak Navy, and Pakistan Air Force. Almost in every test of the Pak Army, General Knowledge Questions are given. Otherwise, these questions remain a vital part of every interview.

The General Knowledge Questions provided below are mostly collected from past students' experiences. Therefore, these questions are primarily from past papers, which guide you in the right direction and keep you updated about future questions for the initial academic tests.

        If you want to achieve 100% marks in all academic tests of Pak Defence Forces, then review all the questions below with keen interest and focus.
    

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Important General Knowledge Questions For Pak Forces Initial Tests

Q: Who was the British Prime Minister at the time of the partition of India?

(a) Winston Churchill

(b) Attlee

(d) Lord Mountbatten

Q: When was it announced that June 1948 had been determined as the date of withdrawal of British power from India?

(a) Jan. 20, 1947

(b) Feb. 20, 1947

(d) July 18, 1947

Q: What is the exact time of creation of Pakistan?

(a) 12 p.m. 14th August

(b) 12 a.m. at the night between 14th and 15th August, 1947

(d) Midnight of 13th August

Q: What was the name of the force set up on partition to maintain law and order in the disputed areas?

(a) Frontier Force

(b) The Punjab Boundary Force

(d) Border Security Force

General Knowledge History of Pakistan

Q: **When did the Joint Defence Council for India and Pakistan decide to abolish the Punjab Boundary Force?**

(a) 14-08-1947

(b) 29-08-1947

(d) 20-10-1947

Q: **On 3rd September, 1947 Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan meet in a conference in Lahore. What was the agenda of the conference?**

(a) Division of Assets

(b) Restoration of Law and Order and Protection of Refugees

(d) Kashmir Issue

Q: **Which airline helped movement of 35000 people from Pakistan to India between Oct. 20 to Nov. 30, 1947?**

(a) British Overseas Airways Corporation

(b) Orient Airways

(d) Pan Am

Q: **Which Indian city was proclaimed a “dangerous area” on Sept. 8, 1947?**

(a) Calcutta

(b) Delhi

(d) Bombay

Q: **Who was the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces at the time of partition?**

(a) Lord Mountbatten

(b) Field Marshal Lord Auchinleck

(d) General Messervy

Q: **A Joint Defence Council was set up to supervise the division of armed forces. Who was its Chairman?**

(a) Lord Mountbatten

(b) Quaid-e-Azam

(d) Lord Auchinleck

Q: **Who represented Pakistan in the Joint Defence Council meeting held in August, 1947 in Delhi?**

(a) Ghulam Muhammad

(b) Liaquat Ali Khan

(d) Ch. Muhammad Ali

Q: **The Joint Defence Council was abolished in which month?**

(a) November, 1947

(b) March, 1948

(d) August, 1948

Q: **Under the Partition agreement how many Sherman tanks were to be given to Pakistan?**

(a) 100

(b) 150

(d) 200

Q: **How many Sherman tanks were actually given to Pakistan?**

(a) 150

(b) 75

(d) 10

Q: **What was the Cash balance of the former government of undivided India on Aug. 14, 1947?**

(a) 4000 million rupees

(b) 1000 million rupees

(d) 500 million rupees

Q: **How much from the Cash balance was demanded by Pakistan?**

(a) 500 million

(b) 1000 million rupees

(d) 4000 million

Q: **According to a financial agreement, what was the share of Pakistan from the cash balance?**

(a) 1000 million

(b) 750 million rupees

(d) 250 million

Q: **How much of Pakistan’s share was actually paid after intervention of Gandhi?**

(a) 750 million

(b) 700 million

(d) 1000 million

Q: **When was it announced that Jinnah would be the Governor General of Pakistan?**

(a) July 10, 1947

(b) June 3, 1947

(d) July 26, 1947

Q: **Who was the last Governor of the undivided Punjab?**

(a) Sir Francis Mudie

(b) Sir Evan Jenkins

(d) Lord Mountbatten

Q: **What does RSS stand for?**

(a) Regional Social Service

(b) Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh

(d) Republican Security Squad

Q: **When was the move made that the title of “Quaid-e-Azam” be used for Jinnah in official correspondence?**

(a) Aug. 14, 1947

(b) Aug. 12, 1947

(d) Sept. 11, 1948

Q: **Who was the Finance Minister in the first cabinet of the Dominion of Pakistan?**

(a) Liaquat Ali Khan

(b) Ghulam Muhammad

(d) Fazl-ur-Rehman

Q: **When was the announcement made from Delhi for setting up a Constituent Assembly for Pakistan?**

(a) June 3, 1947

(b) July 26, 1947

(d) July 14, 1947

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Most repeated General Knowledge Questions and answers in ISSB

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Most Repeated ISSB General Knowledge Questions And Answers For Selection

In the ISSB interview and initial tests, questions generally cover Pakistan Affairs, Islamic Studies, Current International Relations, and Geography. Candidates are expected to know about major world events, military history, and Pakistan's strategic borders.

Yes, General Knowledge is a vital tool used by the Deputy President and Psychologist to assess a candidate's awareness and intellectual curiosity. It demonstrates that you are updated with the world around you, which is a core trait for potential military officers.

High-ranking topics for the 2026 cycle include the CPEC Phase 2 developments, Pakistan's economic reforms, global climate change impacts, Middle East geopolitical shifts, and the role of AI in modern warfare.

To excel, follow the Pak Shaheens YouTube channel, read daily editorials of Dawn or The News, and practice with our interactive General Knowledge Quizzes designed specifically for Army, Navy, and PAF recruitment.

This is a frequent ISSB question. The border with India (Radcliffe Line) is approximately 3,323 km (including LOC), and the border with Afghanistan (Durand Line) is about 2,611 km long.

While the President is the Supreme Commander today, historically, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor-General provided the initial strategic direction to the Pakistan Armed Forces after independence.

Pakistan is home to five of the 14 "Eight-thousanders," including K2 (world's 2nd highest), Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum II. Knowing these altitudes is crucial for ISSB GK.

The highest gallantry award is the Nishan-e-Haider, followed by Hilal-e-Jurat, Sitara-e-Jurat, and Tamgha-e-Jurat. Understanding the criteria for these awards is essential for all military aspirants.

Honesty is key. If you do not know an answer, politely say, "Sorry sir, I don't know, but I will find out." Do not guess blindly, as the interviewers are testing your integrity and confidence, not just your memory.

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