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Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for Navy Sailor Test in full: 5 chapters and 17 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus: all 5 chapters

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  1. Pakistan Geography

     4 topics
    • Rivers and Dams
    • Mountains and Passes
    • Provinces and Capitals
    • Climate and Natural Resources

  2. World General Knowledge

     3 topics
    • Countries, Capitals and Currencies
    • Continents and Oceans
    • International Organizations

  3. Current Affairs

     3 topics
    • National Affairs of Pakistan
    • International Affairs
    • Sports and Awards

  4. Defense and Armed Forces

     4 topics
    • Pakistan Navy History and Structure
    • Naval Ranks and Insignia
    • Wars and Operations
    • Military Awards

  5. Everyday Science

     3 topics
    • Human Body and Health
    • Inventions and Discoveries
    • Technology and Computers

Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. Which is the longest river of Pakistan, and what is its approximate length?

    The Indus River, approximately 3,180 km (about 2,900 km within/along Pakistan), is the longest river of Pakistan.

  2. Name the five major rivers of Punjab that give the province its name ('land of five waters').

    Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas (Bias), and Sutlej.

  3. On which river is Pakistan's Tarbela Dam built, and what is it notable for?

    Tarbela Dam is built on the Indus River and is one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world.

  4. On which river is the Mangla Dam constructed?

    Mangla Dam is constructed on the Jhelum River.

  5. Which dam is being built on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan/Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is set to be Pakistan's largest, also known as Diamer-Bhasha Dam?

    The Diamer-Bhasha Dam.

  6. Which is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan and the second-highest in the world?

    K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), at 8,611 metres, located in the Karakoram range.

  7. In which mountain range is K2 located?

    The Karakoram Range.

  8. Which historic mountain pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan near Peshawar?

    The Khyber Pass.

  9. Which pass connects Pakistan with China and is the highest paved international border crossing in the world?

    The Khunjerab Pass (about 4,693 m), on the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan.

  10. Which pass connects Quetta with Sindh and the rest of Pakistan through the Bolan region?

    The Bolan Pass.

  11. How many provinces does Pakistan have, and name them.

    Four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

  12. What are the provincial capitals of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan?

    Punjab: Lahore; Sindh: Karachi; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar; Balochistan: Quetta.

  13. What is the capital of Pakistan, and in which territory does it lie?

    Islamabad, located in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

  14. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area, and which is the largest by population?

    By area: Balochistan (largest); by population: Punjab (most populous).

  15. What type of climate dominates most of Pakistan?

    A predominantly arid to semi-arid (dry) continental climate, with hot summers and cool to cold winters.

  16. Name three major mineral resources found in Pakistan.

    Coal, natural gas, copper/gold (e.g., Reko Diq), rock salt, chromite, and limestone (any three).

  17. Where is the Sui gas field, Pakistan's first major natural gas field, located?

    In Balochistan (Sui, Dera Bugti district).

  18. Which mine in Pakistan is one of the world's largest sources of rock salt?

    The Khewra Salt Mine in Punjab.

  19. What is the capital and currency of Saudi Arabia?

    Capital: Riyadh; Currency: Saudi Riyal.

  20. What is the capital and currency of Turkey (Türkiye)?

    Capital: Ankara; Currency: Turkish Lira.

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  1. What is the capital and currency of China?

    Capital: Beijing; Currency: Renminbi (Yuan).

  2. What is the capital and currency of Japan?

    Capital: Tokyo; Currency: Japanese Yen.

  3. What is the capital and currency of Iran?

    Capital: Tehran; Currency: Iranian Rial.

  4. What is the capital and currency of the United Kingdom?

    Capital: London; Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP).

  5. How many continents and how many oceans are there on Earth? Name the oceans.

    Seven continents and five oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic.

  6. Which is the largest and which is the smallest continent by area?

    Largest: Asia; Smallest: Australia (Oceania).

  7. Which is the largest and deepest ocean in the world?

    The Pacific Ocean (largest and deepest; its Mariana Trench is the deepest point).

  8. On the shore of which ocean does Pakistan's coastline lie?

    The Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean.

  9. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations (UN), and in what year was it founded?

    Headquarters: New York City, USA; founded in 1945.

  10. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, and name them.

    Five permanent members (P5): USA, UK, France, Russia, and China.

  11. Where is the headquarters of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

  12. What does SAARC stand for, and where is its secretariat?

    South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal.

  13. Where is the headquarters of NATO, and what is its primary purpose?

    Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium; it is a collective defence/military alliance of North American and European states.

  14. What is the national language and what is the official language of Pakistan?

    National language: Urdu; Official language: English (with Urdu).

  15. On what date did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its founder (Quaid-e-Azam)?

    14 August 1947; founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam).

  16. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

    Liaquat Ali Khan.

  17. In which year did Pakistan conduct its nuclear tests, becoming a declared nuclear power?

    1998 (Chagai tests in Balochistan, May 1998).

  18. What is the national flower, national animal, and national tree of Pakistan?

    National flower: Jasmine; National animal: Markhor; National tree: Deodar (Cedar).

  19. Which 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate is from Pakistan, and for what cause?

    Malala Yousafzai, for the right of all children to education.

  20. Which two Pakistanis have won the Nobel Prize, and in which fields?

    Dr. Abdus Salam (Physics, 1979) and Malala Yousafzai (Peace, 2014).

  21. What is the highest civil award of Pakistan?

    Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence).

  22. What is the highest military gallantry award of Pakistan?

    Nishan-e-Haider.

  23. In which years did Pakistan win the Cricket World Cup and the T20 World Cup?

    ODI Cricket World Cup: 1992; ICC T20 World Cup: 2009.

  24. Which sport is the national sport of Pakistan, and in which sport has Pakistan won multiple Hockey World Cups?

    National sport: Field hockey; Pakistan has won the Hockey World Cup a record four times.

  25. When was the Pakistan Navy established, and what is its motto?

    Established on 14 August 1947; its motto is 'Himmat ka alam, dariya pe raqam' / it operates under the ethos of guarding the maritime frontiers (commonly cited motto: 'Himmat ka alam').

  26. What is the rank of the professional head of the Pakistan Navy called, and what title does that officer hold?

    The professional head holds the rank of Admiral and the title Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).

  27. Where is the Naval Headquarters of the Pakistan Navy located?

    Islamabad.

  28. Name the entry-level commissioned officer rank and the senior-most attainable rank in the Pakistan Navy.

    Entry commissioned rank: Sub-Lieutenant (Acting Sub-Lieutenant/Midshipman in training); senior-most: Admiral (Chief of the Naval Staff).

  29. List the Pakistan Navy commissioned officer ranks in ascending order from Lieutenant to Admiral.

    Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, Captain, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral.

  30. What is the senior-most sailor (enlisted) rank in the Pakistan Navy, and what is the entry sailor rank?

    Senior-most sailor rank: Master Chief Petty Officer (Fleet/First Class); entry sailor rank: Ordinary Seaman (Sailor recruit).

Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 5 chapters: Pakistan Geography, World General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces and Everyday Science. Together they contain 17 topics.

How many chapters are in Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

5 chapters, containing 17 topics. The largest chapter is Pakistan Geography, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for Navy Sailor Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

Yes — a 50-card General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.