PAKISTAN NAVY RECRUITMENT
SAILOR BRANCHES (PART 1) • 100 MCQS
Pakistan Navy Sailor General Knowledge Test Preparation (Part 1)
100 Most Repeated Past Paper General Knowledge Questions for Technical Sailor, Marine Sailor, Medical Sailor/FMT, Marine Engineering (ME) and Weapon Engineering (WE). Practice naval history, marine science, defense, oceans and national affairs with instant feedback.
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Q1
In which year was the Royal Pakistan Navy established following independence?
Explanation: The Royal Pakistan Navy was established on 14 August 1947, later dropping the prefix 'Royal' in 1956.
Q2
What is the commissioned commissioning name of Pakistan Naval Academy situated at Manora?
Explanation: The Pakistan Naval Academy is commissioned as PNS Rahbar at Manora, training naval cadets and allied officers.
Q3
Who was the first native Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Navy?
Explanation: Vice Admiral H.M.S. Choudri assumed naval command in 1953 as the first Pakistani head of the navy.
Q4
What is the official Persian/Urdu motto of the Pakistan Navy?
Explanation: The motto 'Himmat Ka Alam, Darya Ka Karam' (A standard of courage, grace upon the seas) is derived from Quranic guidance on seas.
Q5
Navy Day is commemorated annually in Pakistan on which date?
Explanation: Pakistan Navy Day is celebrated on 8 September to honor Operation Dwarka executed during the 1965 War.
Q6
Which Indian coastal radar station was bombarded by Pakistan Navy flotilla during Operation Dwarka in 1965?
Explanation: On 7-8 September 1965, PN warships led by PNS Babur bombarded the Dwarka radar station on the Gujarat coast.
Q7
What was the name of the Pakistan Navy submarine that sank the Indian anti-submarine frigate INS Khukri in 1971?
Explanation: Daphné-class submarine PNS Hangor sank INS Khukri and crippled INS Kirpan on 9 December 1971.
Q8
What is the equivalent rank in the Pakistan Army to a Commodore in the Pakistan Navy?
Explanation: A Commodore (1-star) in the Navy corresponds to a Brigadier in the Army and an Air Commodore in the PAF.
Q9
What is the equivalent rank in the Pakistan Army to a Lieutenant Commander in the Pakistan Navy?
Explanation: A Lieutenant Commander in the Navy corresponds to a Major in the Army and a Squadron Leader in the PAF.
Q10
Where is the primary Naval Headquarters (NHQ) of Pakistan Navy situated?
Explanation: Naval Headquarters (NHQ) is located in sector E-8, Islamabad.
Q11
What is the breadth of Pakistan's territorial sea waters recognized under UNCLOS?
Explanation: Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), sovereign territorial waters extend up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline.
Q12
What is the extent of Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
Explanation: Pakistan exercises sovereign sovereign rights over natural marine resources across a 200 nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone.
Q13
In 2015, UN approved the extension of Pakistan's continental shelf from 200 nautical miles to ______.
Explanation: The UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf added approximately 50,000 sq km, extending the limit to 350 nautical miles.
Q14
Which coastal district of Balochistan contains the historic naval base of Ormara?
Explanation: Ormara is a coastal town located in Gwadar District on the Makran coastal highway, hosting Jinnah Naval Base.
Q15
Where is the Jinnah Naval Base of Pakistan Navy located?
Explanation: PNS Ahsan / Jinnah Naval Base is Pakistan Navy's major operational naval base at Ormara, Balochistan.
Q16
What is the name of the major Pakistan Navy naval base situated at Manora, Karachi?
Explanation: PNS Himalaya at Manora is the premier sailor training establishment and marks the historic roots of PN training.
Q17
Which naval establishment serves as the premier engineering college and technical training school for PN sailors and officers?
Explanation: PNS Karsaz in Karachi is the premier naval technical training establishment responsible for Marine Engineering and Weapons Electronics training.
Q18
Which naval air station serves as the headquarters of Pakistan Navy Naval Air Arm in Karachi?
Explanation: PNS Mehran is the primary naval air station operating maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs.
Q19
Where is the training establishment for Pakistan Marines (PNS Qasim) primarily garrisoned?
Explanation: PNS Qasim, garrisoned at Manora, is the main amphibious base and headquarters of the Pakistan Marines.
Q20
Which sea borders Pakistan directly to the south?
Explanation: The Arabian Sea, a northern body of the Indian Ocean, forms Pakistan's southern maritime frontier.
Q21
What does the naval navigational acronym 'SONAR' stand for?
Explanation: SONAR uses sound propagation underwater to detect, navigate, and communicate with submerged submarines and seabed terrain.
Q22
Why is SONAR preferred over RADAR for detecting submarines underwater?
Explanation: Conductive saltwater absorbs and rapidly dissipates high-frequency electromagnetic radar waves, whereas acoustic acoustic waves propagate efficiently.
Q23
What unit of length is universally utilized for marine navigation, equal to exactly 1,852 meters?
Explanation: 1 Nautical Mile equals 1 minute of arc of latitude, standardized as exactly 1,852 meters.
Q24
What is the traditional nautical unit used to measure sea depth, equal to 6 feet (approx. 1.83 meters)?
Explanation: A fathom is a unit of maritime depth equal to 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.
Q25
What speed does 1 nautical knot represent in maritime navigation?
Explanation: A knot represents one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h or 0.514 m/s).
Q26
In naval terminology, what does the right side of a warship called when facing the bow (front)?
Explanation: The right side of a vessel facing forward is the Starboard side, while the left side is the Port side.
Q27
What is the left-hand side of a ship or vessel called when facing forward?
Explanation: Port side refers to the left side of a ship when looking forward towards the bow.
Q28
What is the frontmost section or forward end of a naval ship designated as?
Explanation: The forward hull part of a ship is the bow; the rearmost part is the stern.
Q29
What is the structural bottommost longitudinal timber or steel beam of a ship's hull called?
Explanation: The keel is the foundational central structural backbone along the bottom of a vessel's hull.
Q30
What naval surface combatant class is represented by Pakistan Navy's Type 054A/P warships (such as PNS Tughril)?
Explanation: The Type 054A/P (Tughril-class) vessels are multi-mission guided-missile stealth frigates.
Q31
What is the title of the four-star operational military head of the Pakistan Navy?
Explanation: The administrative and operational head of the Pakistan Navy is the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), holding the rank of 4-star Admiral.
Q32
Which international maritime passage connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden?
Explanation: Bab-el-Mandeb (Gate of Tears) connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.
Q33
Which strategic chokepoint connects the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea between Malaysia and Indonesia?
Explanation: The Strait of Malacca is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, carrying over 25% of global maritime trade.
Q34
Which island is the largest offshore island located in Pakistan's territorial waters near Balochistan?
Explanation: Astola Island, situated approximately 25 km south of Pasni, Balochistan, is Pakistan's largest offshore island.
Q35
Which island off the coast of Karachi is famous for coral reefs and naval marine diving exercises?
Explanation: Churna Island in the Arabian Sea near Hub/Karachi is a popular spot for marine training and scuba diving.
Q36
What is the name of the biennial multinational naval exercise hosted by Pakistan Navy since 2007?
Explanation: Exercise AMAN ('Together for Peace') is the biennial multinational naval exercise hosted by Pakistan Navy in the North Arabian Sea.
Q37
Which joint naval exercise is conducted regularly between Pakistan Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces?
Explanation: Naseem Al Bahr is the longstanding bilateral naval exercise conducted between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Q38
What is the name of the major indigenous coastal operational defense exercise of Pakistan Navy conducted every two years?
Explanation: Exercise Sea Spark is the premier maritime operational war exercise conducted by the Pakistan Navy.
Q39
Which Pakistan Navy anti-ship cruise missile was indigenously developed and test-fired from coastal batteries?
Explanation: The Zarb missile is an indigenous coastal-defense anti-ship cruise missile system inducted into Pakistan Navy's arsenal.
Q40
Which Pakistan port is strategically situated at the entrance of the Persian Gulf and apex of CPEC?
Explanation: Gwadar is a warm-water, deep-sea port situated in southwestern Balochistan at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.
Q41
During whose Caliphate was the first Islamic naval fleet established?
Explanation: Hazrat Ameer Muawiyah (RA) was granted permission by Caliph Hazrat Uthman (RA) to build the first Muslim naval fleet in 28 AH.
Q42
Which island in the Mediterranean Sea was conquered by the first Muslim naval expedition in 28 AH?
Explanation: The first naval campaign led by the Muslim fleet resulted in the treaty and conquest of Cyprus.
Q43
What was the famous first major naval battle fought by the Muslim fleet against the Byzantine Navy in 34 AH?
Explanation: The Battle of the Masts (Ghazwa Dhat al-Sawari) was a decisive naval victory fought off the Lycian coast in 655 CE (34 AH).
Q44
Who was the female companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who participated in the first Muslim sea expedition and was martyred in Cyprus?
Explanation: Hazrat Umm Haram (RA) joined the naval voyage to Cyprus as foretold by the Prophet (PBUH) and her tomb is located near Larnaca Salt Lake.
Q45
In which Surah of the Holy Quran is the voyage of Hazrat Nuh's (AS) Ark (ship) detailed?
Explanation: Surah Hud (Ayat 37-44) narrates the construction of the Ark and its resting on Mount Judi.
Q46
According to the Holy Quran, on which mountain did the Ark of Hazrat Nuh (AS) come to rest after the Great Deluge?
Explanation: The Quran explicitly states in Surah Hud (11:44): 'and the ship came to rest upon Mount Judi'.
Q47
Which Prophet was swallowed by a gigantic fish/whale (Hoot) in the sea and repented with 'La ilaha illa Anta Subhanaka'?
Explanation: Hazrat Yunus (Jonah AS) was swallowed by a whale and supplicated from the depths of darkness.
Q48
Which Surah of the Holy Quran repeatedly poses the verse: 'Then which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?'
Explanation: The refrain 'Fabi-ayyi ala-i Rabbikuma tukaththiban' is repeated 31 times throughout Surah Al-Rahman.
Q49
What is the primary Islamic ruling regarding the consumption of sea fish and natural sea animals?
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated about the sea: 'Its water is pure and its dead (fish) are permissible to eat'.
Q50
Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) was known as 'Ameen-ul-Ummah' (Trustee of the Muslim Nation)?
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (RA) was honored with the title of 'Ameen-ul-Ummah' by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Q51
Which ocean is the deepest and largest ocean in the world?
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean covers over 30% of the Earth's surface area, exceeding all landmasses combined.
Q52
What is the name of the deepest point on Earth, located in the Western Pacific Ocean?
Explanation: Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench descends to an extreme depth of approximately 10,994 meters (36,070 ft).
Q53
Which sea is historically considered the saltiest and lowest land depression on Earth?
Explanation: The surface of the Dead Sea is roughly 430 meters below sea level, with high salinity that prevents fish survival.
Q54
Which canal connects the Atlantic Ocean directly with the Pacific Ocean across Central America?
Explanation: Opened in 1914 across the Isthmus of Panama, it eliminates the treacherous voyage around Cape Horn.
Q55
Which ocean is completely bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west, and Australia to the east?
Explanation: The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean and serves as vital lifeline for worldwide energy transit.
Q56
What is the world's longest continental mountain range above sea level?
Explanation: The Andes Mountains stretch for about 7,000 km (4,350 miles) along the western edge of South America.
Q57
What is the capital city of Oman, which guards the southern entrance of the Strait of Hormuz?
Explanation: Muscat is the port capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Oman.
Q58
What is the capital city of Sri Lanka, an island nation in the northern Indian Ocean?
Explanation: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative administrative capital, while Colombo is the executive/commercial capital.
Q59
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Explanation: Canada boasts the world's longest coastline, measuring over 202,080 kilometers (125,567 miles).
Q60
In which coastal European city is the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) situated?
Explanation: NATO's Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) is headquartered at Northwood Headquarters in northwest London, UK.
Q61
What is the approximate average salinity of seawater under standard ocean conditions?
Explanation: Open ocean seawater has an average salinity of about 35 ppt, meaning 35 grams of dissolved salts per 1,000 grams of water.
Q62
What is the primary chemical salt dissolved in seawater?
Explanation: Common salt (NaCl) accounts for over 85% of total dissolved ions in natural ocean water.
Q63
Why does a steel ship float on water even though steel is much denser than water?
Explanation: Due to its hollow design, average density of the ship including enclosed air is less than water, creating buoyant equilibrium.
Q64
What device is used to measure the specific gravity and relative density of liquids such as battery electrolyte and marine water?
Explanation: A hydrometer operates on Archimedes' principle to measure the specific gravity of fluids.
Q65
What atmospheric instrument measures relative humidity in the air?
Explanation: A hygrometer is an instrument used in meteorology to gauge humidity and water vapor percentage.
Q66
What electrochemical method is commonly utilized to prevent ship hulls and underwater propellers from rusting?
Explanation: Sacrificial zinc blocks corrode preferentially in seawater, shielding the ship's steel hull from galvanic corrosion.
Q67
Which type of heat transfer occurs through circulating currents in liquids and gases (such as ocean currents)?
Explanation: Convection involves the actual bulk movement of warmer, less dense fluid rising and colder, denser fluid sinking.
Q68
What is the primary driving cause of high and low ocean tides on Earth?
Explanation: Differential gravitational attraction of the Moon (and to a lesser degree, the Sun) causes tidal bulges.
Q69
What primary engine type is most widely utilized in modern naval surface warships and merchant tankers for propulsion?
Explanation: Modern naval ships use CODAG (Combined Diesel and Gas Turbine) engines for efficiency and sprint speeds.
Q70
What is the SI unit of electrical capacitance found in naval electronic circuitry?
Explanation: Capacitance (ability of a component to store an electric charge) is quantified in Farads.
Q71
What is the normal resting pulse rate of a healthy adult human per minute?
Explanation: Normal resting adult heart rate ranges between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
Q72
What instrument is used by medical technicians to measure blood pressure?
Explanation: A sphygmomanometer (BP apparatus) with an inflatable cuff is used to measure arterial pressure.
Q73
What is the standard optimal baseline blood pressure reading in a healthy young adult?
Explanation: Normal systolic pressure is around 120 mmHg and diastolic pressure around 80 mmHg.
Q74
What is the life-saving emergency medical procedure known as CPR?
Explanation: CPR combines chest compressions and artificial rescue breaths to sustain oxygenated blood flow to vital organs.
Q75
Which blood group is universally known as the 'Universal Donor' for emergency transfusions?
Explanation: O-negative red blood cells lack A, B, and Rh surface antigens and can be given to individuals of any blood group.
Q76
What is the primary function of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) in human circulation?
Explanation: Red blood cells contain hemoglobin protein molecules that bind oxygen in alveolar capillaries and deliver it throughout the body.
Q77
What is the average total volume of blood in a healthy adult human body?
Explanation: An average adult human body contains approximately 5 to 6 liters (roughly 7-8% of total body weight) of blood.
Q78
Which vitamin deficiency leads to impaired blood clotting and prolonged bleeding?
Explanation: Vitamin K is an essential cofactor required for the hepatic synthesis of prothrombin and clotting factors.
Q79
What first-aid treatment is recommended for treating chemical burns on skin in a naval laboratory?
Explanation: Immediate and continuous irrigation with clean, cool running water dilutes and flushes away toxic chemicals.
Q80
Which organ in the human body secretes the hormone Insulin to control blood glucose levels?
Explanation: Beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas secrete insulin to regulate carbohydrate metabolism.
Q81
Who succeeded Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the 2nd Governor-General of Pakistan in September 1948?
Explanation: Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin of Bengal took office as the second Governor-General following Quaid-e-Azam's passing in September 1948.
Q82
Who served as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan served as the inaugural Prime Minister from August 1947 until his assassination in October 1951.
Q83
In which year was the first Constitution of Pakistan enacted and enforced?
Explanation: The first Constitution was promulgated on 23 March 1956, officially proclaiming Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.
Q84
When was the current operative Constitution of Pakistan passed by the National Assembly?
Explanation: The 1973 Constitution was unanimously approved on 10 April 1973 and enforced on 14 August 1973.
Q85
What is the total number of general seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan currently?
Explanation: Following the 25th Constitutional Amendment (merger of FATA), total seats in National Assembly stand at 336.
Q86
What is the total membership of the Senate (Upper House) of Pakistan currently?
Explanation: The Senate currently consists of 96 senators following the gradual reduction of former FATA representation.
Q87
Which barrage is the oldest irrigation barrage constructed on the Indus River in Sindh (opened in 1932)?
Explanation: Sukkur Barrage, commissioned in 1932, is one of the world's largest irrigation networks feeding Sindh's canal systems.
Q88
Which mountain pass connects Quetta in Balochistan with Kandahar in Afghanistan?
Explanation: Khojak Pass links Qila Abdullah (near Chaman) with Afghanistan through the Toba Kakar range.
Q89
Which plateau region in Pakistan is rich in mineral reserves like natural gas, coal, and copper-gold deposits?
Explanation: The Balochistan Plateau contains vast natural resources including Reko Diq, Saindak copper-gold reserves, and Sui gas.
Q90
What is the national motto of Pakistan established by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam declared 'Unity, Faith, and Discipline' as the guiding principles for the progress of the nation.
Q91
What does the prefix 'PNS' stand for when written before the name of a Pakistani naval vessel?
Explanation: PNS is the official naval ship prefix designating a commissioned ship or shore establishment of the Pakistan Navy.
Q92
What class of modern air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines is being built for the Pakistan Navy under the Hangor Program?
Explanation: Under the Hangor Program, eight modern stealth AIP submarines are being constructed in China and Karachi Shipyard (KS&EW).
Q93
What is the name of Pakistan's historic shipyard and engineering facility situated at West Wharf, Karachi?
Explanation: KS&EW is Pakistan's oldest and major heavy engineering shipbuilding company established in 1957.
Q94
Which special operations commando force of Pakistan Navy is trained for underwater warfare and counter-terrorism?
Explanation: SSG(N) or Naval Commandos (PNS Iqbal) are specialized in maritime counter-terrorism, demolition, and airborne combat.
Q95
What is the title given to a naval sailor who specializes in Marine Engineering (ME trade)?
Explanation: ME sailors and technicians specialize in propulsion engines, auxiliary machinery, boilers, and damage control aboard ships.
Q96
What does the 'WE' technical trade in Pakistan Navy stand for?
Explanation: The WE branch in Pakistan Navy encompasses Weapon Engineering, radar electronics, missile launchers, and combat sensor systems.
Q97
What is the international distress signal phrase used in voice radio maritime communications?
Explanation: MAYDAY (derived from French 'm'aider', meaning help me) is the international radiotelephone signal indicating grave and imminent danger.
Q98
What international maritime urgency signal is transmitted to convey an urgent message concerning vessel safety without imminent life danger?
Explanation: PAN-PAN is used when there is an urgent safety situation but no immediate threat to life.
Q99
In which city is the international headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?
Explanation: The International Court of Justice (Peace Palace) is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Q100
Which international agreement establishes sovereign rights, navigational transit corridors, and seabed jurisdiction across world oceans?
Explanation: UNCLOS (adopted in 1982) serves as the comprehensive 'constitution for the oceans' governing international maritime activity.
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