Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- Ideal State
11
Which is the first operational section of the M-8 Motorway, intended to eventually connect Ratodero to Gwadar?
Answer:
Gwadar-Hoshab
The M-8 Motorway is an ongoing project designed to link Ratodero in Sindh to Gwadar in Balochistan. The Gwadar-Hoshab section was the first major operational part of this motorway, which is vital for the CPEC project as it connects the deep-sea port to the national motorway network.
12
The M-3 Motorway connects Lahore with which interchange on the M-4?
Answer:
Abdul Hakeem
The M-3 Motorway is a 230 km long road that links Lahore to the M-4 at the Abdul Hakeem interchange. This route provides a direct high-speed link between Lahore and Multan, bypassing the congested older routes.
13
Which highway connects Sukkur to Quetta through the Bolan Pass?
Answer:
N-65
The N-65 National Highway is a 385 km long road that connects Sukkur in Sindh to Quetta in Balochistan. It passes through Shikarpur, Jacobabad, and Sibi, and climbs through the historic Bolan Pass, serving as a primary link between the two provinces.
14
The Hakla-Yarik Motorway, a major part of the CPEC Western Alignment, is designated as:
Answer:
M-14
The M-14 Motorway, also known as the Hakla-Yarik Motorway, is a 285 km long four-lane motorway that connects the M-1 near Islamabad to Dera Ismail Khan. It is a core part of the CPEC Western Alignment, designed to bring economic development to the less developed western regions of Pakistan.
15
Which motorway is known as the Swat Motorway or the 'Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Expressway'?
Answer:
M-16
The M-16 Motorway, also known as the Swat Motorway, connects the M-1 at Karnal Sher Khan Interchange to Chakdara. It was built to promote tourism in the Swat Valley and the Malakand Division, reducing travel time significantly for tourists and locals alike.
16
The Hazara Motorway, which is part of the CPEC project, is designated as:
Answer:
M-15
The Hazara Motorway (M-15) is a 180 km long motorway that starts from the M-1 near Burhan and travels through Abbottabad, Mansehra, and Shinkiari, ending at Thakot. It has dramatically improved travel to the tourist destinations of northern Pakistan and eased traffic on the old N-35.
17
Which highway connects Karachi to Quetta and continues to the Afghan border at Chaman?
Answer:
N-25
The N-25 National Highway is an 813 km long road popularly known as the RCD Highway. It connects Karachi with Quetta and then proceeds to Chaman. It is a critical supply route for trade with Afghanistan and serves as a primary transport link for the province of Balochistan.
18
The M-9 Motorway is a 136 km long road that connects which two cities in Sindh?
Answer:
Hyderabad and Karachi
The M-9 Motorway connects Karachi and Hyderabad. It was upgraded from the old 4-lane Super Highway to a 6-lane motorway standard. It is one of the busiest road segments in the country, carrying cargo from the Karachi and Qasim ports to the rest of Pakistan.
19
Which motorway connects Islamabad with Peshawar?
Answer:
M-1
The M-1 Motorway is a 155 km long six-lane road that links the federal capital, Islamabad, with Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is a vital artery for trade and transit with Afghanistan and features several major bridges over the Indus and Kabul rivers.
20
The Indus Highway, providing an alternative north-south route on the west bank of the Indus River, is designated as:
Answer:
N-55
The N-55, known as the Indus Highway, is approximately 1,264 km long. It starts from Kotri and ends in Peshawar, running along the western bank of the Indus River. It provides a shorter route for traffic traveling from Karachi to the northern parts of the country compared to the N-5.