issb english MCQ #144

Read the passage. "The lecture on Pakistan's defence history lasted an hour, but the cadet remembered one line. 'Borders are defended by weapons, but nations are defended by citizens who believe in their country.'" What view does the highlighted line express?

issb english MCQ #144

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Read the passage. "The lecture on Pakistan's defence history lasted an hour, but the cadet remembered one line. 'Borders are defended by weapons, but nations are defended by citizens who believe in their country.'" What view does the highlighted line express?

    • A) National defence depends on both force and public faith
    • B) Weapons are unnecessary if citizens stay loyal
    • C) History lectures are a waste of training time
    • D) Citizens should never question defence policy

    Answer: National defence depends on both force and public faith

    Explanation: The line pairs weapons at the border with citizens who believe in the country. It presents both military strength and public conviction as parts of national defence.