Defense | MCQs

Explanation

Explanation

On 21 December 2021, Pakistan conducted a successful test of an enhanced range version of the indigenously developed Babur cruise missile 1B.

the launch was witnessed by :

Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj,

Director General,

Strategic Plans Division,

Dr. Raza Samar,

Chairman NESCOM,

Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali,

Commander Army Strategic Force Command,

senior officers from Strategic Plans Division 

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Explanation

Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali weapon system

The missile has range of 450 kilometres (280 miles)

The test of the Abdali Weapon System was conducted on May 3, 2025 as part of a military drill titled Exercise INDUS.

This missile is also known as Hatf-II

This missile was developed by SUPARCO

Additional Information:

SUPARCO stands for Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.

SUPARCO is the space agency of Pakistan.

Abdali missile is named after Ahmad Shah Abdali.

He was the 18th-century founder of modern Afghanistan.

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Explanation

Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali weapon system

The missile has range of 450 kilometres (280 miles)

The test of the Abdali Weapon System was conducted on May 3, 2025 as part of a military drill titled Exercise INDUS.

This missile is also known as Hatf-II

This missile was developed by SUPARCO

Additional Information:

SUPARCO stands for Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.

SUPARCO is the space agency of Pakistan.

Abdali missile is named after Ahmad Shah Abdali.

He was the 18th-century founder of modern Afghanistan.

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Explanation

Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali weapon system

The missile has range of 450 kilometres (280 miles)

The test of the Abdali Weapon System was conducted on May 3, 2025 as part of a military drill titled Exercise INDUS.

This missile is also known as Hatf-II

This missile was developed by SUPARCO

Additional Information:

SUPARCO stands for Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.

SUPARCO is the space agency of Pakistan.

Abdali missile is named after Ahmad Shah Abdali.

He was the 18th-century founder of modern Afghanistan.

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Explanation

Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali weapon system

The missile has range of 450 kilometres (280 miles)

The test of the Abdali Weapon System was conducted on May 3, 2025 as part of a military drill titled Exercise INDUS.

This missile is also known as Hatf-II

This missile was developed by SUPARCO

Additional Information:

SUPARCO stands for Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.

SUPARCO is the space agency of Pakistan.

Abdali missile is named after Ahmad Shah Abdali.

He was the 18th-century founder of modern Afghanistan.

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Explanation

Report published by: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri)

USA: 1

China: 2

India: 3

UK: 4

Russia: 5

Pakistan: 23

Explanation

In 1954, Pakistan became a member of SEATO along with the United States, Britain, France, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.

Explanation

Pakistan carried out a successful flight test of the Ababeel weapon system in October 2023

Ababeel means 'Flock of Birds'

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Ababeel Weapon System is an MIRV surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile

Developed by Pakistan

Designed on 2010–2017

The first publicly announced test launch was conducted on 24 January 2017

Explanation

• Name: Shaheen-III
• Type: Two-stage, solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile
• Range: 2,750 kilometers (1,700 miles)
• Test: First tested in 2015
• Capabilities: Capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional payloads