1. Which is the highest military award of Pakistan?
A) Hilal-i-Jurrat
B) Nishan-i-Haider
C) Sitara-i-Jurrat
D) Tamgha-i-Diffaa
Correct Answer: B) Nishan-i-Haider
Explanation: Nishan-i-Haider is the highest military award in Pakistan, given for acts of extraordinary bravery in the face of the enemy.

2. What does the name “Nishan-i-Haider” mean?
A) Order of Victory
B) Order of Courage
C) Order of the Lion
D) Order of Glory
Correct Answer: C) Order of the Lion
Explanation: “Nishan-i-Haider” translates to “Order of the Lion” and is named after Hazrat Ali (RA), known as Haider.

3. Which award is given for acts of great courage but is ranked below Nishan-i-Haider?
A) Sitara-i-Jurrat
B) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
C) Hilal-i-Jurrat
D) Imtiazi Sanad
Correct Answer: C) Hilal-i-Jurrat
Explanation: Hilal-i-Jurrat is the second-highest military decoration awarded for courage.

4. How many individuals have received the Nishan-i-Haider to date?
A) 11
B) 14
C) 19
D) 21
Correct Answer: B) 14
Explanation: As of now, 14 individuals have been awarded the Nishan-i-Haider for their exceptional bravery.

5. Which military award is given for notable acts of valor but ranks below Hilal-i-Jurrat?
A) Nishan-i-Haider
B) Sitara-i-Jurrat
C) Tamgha-i-Diffaa
D) Imtiazi Sanad
Correct Answer: B) Sitara-i-Jurrat
Explanation: Sitara-i-Jurrat is the third-highest award for gallantry in Pakistan.

6. What type of service is recognized by the Tamgha-i-Diffaa?
A) Valor in combat
B) Outstanding service in defense of Pakistan
C) Acts of bravery
D) Leadership in military operations
Correct Answer: B) Outstanding service in defense of Pakistan
Explanation: Tamgha-i-Diffaa is awarded for significant contributions to the defense of the nation.

7. Which military award is the equivalent of a commendation certificate?
A) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
B) Nishan-i-Haider
C) Imtiazi Sanad
D) Hilal-i-Jurrat
Correct Answer: C) Imtiazi Sanad
Explanation: Imtiazi Sanad is a commendation certificate recognizing extraordinary service.

8. Which award is given for gallantry in the face of the enemy and ranks below Sitara-i-Jurrat?
A) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
B) Hilal-i-Jurrat
C) Imtiazi Sanad
D) Nishan-i-Haider
Correct Answer: A) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
Explanation: Tamgha-i-Jurrat is awarded for acts of bravery during combat and is ranked below Sitara-i-Jurrat.

9. What is the material used to craft the Nishan-i-Haider medal?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) Captured enemy material
Correct Answer: D) Captured enemy material
Explanation: Nishan-i-Haider is crafted using metal from enemy tanks captured in the wars of 1965 and 1971.

10. Which of the following is NOT a gallantry award in Pakistan?
A) Nishan-i-Haider
B) Sitara-i-Jurrat
C) Imtiazi Sanad
D) Tamgha-i-Diffaa
Correct Answer: D) Tamgha-i-Diffaa
Explanation: Tamgha-i-Diffaa is a defense service award, not specifically for gallantry.

11. What is the rank of Hilal-i-Jurrat in Pakistan’s military awards hierarchy?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Correct Answer: B) Second
Explanation: Hilal-i-Jurrat is the second-highest military award after Nishan-i-Haider.

12. Which award is specifically designed for extraordinary bravery in non-combat scenarios?
A) Imtiazi Sanad
B) Sitara-i-Jurrat
C) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: A) Imtiazi Sanad
Explanation: Imtiazi Sanad is often awarded for non-combat bravery or distinguished service.

13. How many Pakistani military awards are specifically designated for gallantry?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Six
D) Seven
Correct Answer: C) Six
Explanation: Six awards—Nishan-i-Haider, Hilal-i-Jurrat, Sitara-i-Jurrat, Tamgha-i-Jurrat, Imtiazi Sanad, and Tamgha-i-Diffaa—are designated for military recognition.

14. Who was the first recipient of the Nishan-i-Haider?
A) Rashid Minhas
B) Major Raja Aziz Bhatti
C) Captain Sarwar Shaheed
D) Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz
Correct Answer: C) Captain Sarwar Shaheed
Explanation: Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed was the first recipient of the Nishan-i-Haider.

15. Which military award is considered equivalent to a medal of honor for long service?
A) Tamgha-i-Diffaa
B) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
C) Hilal-i-Jurrat
D) Sitara-i-Jurrat
Correct Answer: A) Tamgha-i-Diffaa
Explanation: Tamgha-i-Diffaa is awarded for long and distinguished service in defense of Pakistan.

16. What distinguishes Tamgha-i-Jurrat from Sitara-i-Jurrat?
A) It is only given posthumously.
B) It is a higher-ranking award.
C) It recognizes a lesser degree of gallantry.
D) It is not a combat award.
Correct Answer: C) It recognizes a lesser degree of gallantry.
Explanation: Tamgha-i-Jurrat is awarded for gallantry but ranks below Sitara-i-Jurrat.

17. Which award has a crescent and star design as a key feature?
A) Nishan-i-Haider
B) Hilal-i-Jurrat
C) Sitara-i-Jurrat
D) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
Correct Answer: B) Hilal-i-Jurrat
Explanation: Hilal-i-Jurrat features a crescent and star, symbolizing bravery and patriotism.

18. Which award recognizes both combat and non-combat contributions?
A) Nishan-i-Haider
B) Imtiazi Sanad
C) Sitara-i-Jurrat
D) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
Correct Answer: B) Imtiazi Sanad
Explanation: Imtiazi Sanad can be awarded for combat and non-combat bravery or significant contributions.

19. What rank of officers is typically eligible for Hilal-i-Jurrat?
A) Junior officers only
B) Senior officers and soldiers
C) Only civilians
D) Senior officers and above
Correct Answer: B) Senior officers and soldiers
Explanation: Hilal-i-Jurrat is awarded to both senior officers and soldiers for bravery.

20. Which award commemorates acts of valor that do not meet the criteria for higher awards?
A) Nishan-i-Haider
B) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
C) Sitara-i-Jurrat
D) Hilal-i-Jurrat
Correct Answer: B) Tamgha-i-Jurrat
Explanation: Tamgha-i-Jurrat is specifically for acts of valor not eligible for higher distinctions like Sitara-i-Jurrat or Hilal-i-Jurrat.