Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
Which of the following is the southernmost point of Pakistan?
Answer:
Jiwani
Jiwani, located in Balochistan near the Iranian border, is one of the southernmost points along the Pakistani coastline on the Arabian Sea.
12
The Bab-us-Salam border gate is located on the border with:
Answer:
Afghanistan
The Bab-e-Dosti (Friendship Gate) or Bab-us-Salam is a term often associated with major border crossings like Chaman or Torkham on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
13
Pakistan's distance from the North Pole is approximately:
Answer:
Greater than its distance from the Equator
Since Pakistan is located between 23.5°N and 37°N, it is closer to the Equator (0°) than it is to the North Pole (90°N).
14
Which neighbor of Pakistan is located to the North-West?
Answer:
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is positioned to the north-west of Pakistan. The two countries share deep ethnic and linguistic ties, particularly in the border regions of KP and Balochistan.
15
The border with China was formally demarcated in which year?
Answer:
1963
The border between Pakistan and China was formally demarcated in 1963 following the boundary agreement. This agreement helped solidify the relationship between the two nations.
16
Which city is known as the 'Gateway to Pakistan' due to its major seaport?
Answer:
Karachi
Karachi is known as the 'Gateway to Pakistan' because it hosts the country's largest and oldest seaports, handling the majority of the nation's international trade and commerce.
17
The Rann of Kutch is a seasonal salt marsh located on the border of:
Answer:
Sindh and India
The Rann of Kutch is a vast salt marsh located in the Thar Desert geo-region. It is shared between the Pakistani province of Sindh and the Indian state of Gujarat.
18
Which country is separated from Pakistan by the Himalayas in the far north?
Answer:
China
The Himalayas form the northernmost boundary of Pakistan. Beyond these mountains lies the Tibetan plateau and the territory of China.
19
The Gomal Pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan through which range?
Answer:
Sulaiman Range
The Gomal Pass is located in the Sulaiman Range. It has historically served as a trade route between the Indus Valley and the highlands of Afghanistan.
20
What is the strategic importance of Pakistan's location?
Answer:
All of the above
Pakistan's location is highly strategic because it provides the shortest sea route to landlocked Central Asia, is close to the energy-rich Persian Gulf, and sits at the intersection of major regional powers.