Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- 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
21
Pakistan shares its western border with which country?
Answer:
Iran
Pakistan shares its southwestern border with Iran. This border is approximately 909 kilometers long and stretches from the tri-junction with Afghanistan to the Arabian Sea at Gwadar. It is generally referred to as the Goldsmith Line.
22
The boundary between Pakistan's Punjab province and Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir is called the:
Answer:
Working Boundary
The 'Working Boundary' is the term used for the border between the Pakistani province of Punjab and the Indian-administered territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is distinct from the LoC because it is recognized as a border between an internationally recognized province and a disputed territory.
23
Which boundary line separates the regions of Azad Kashmir and Indian-Occupied Kashmir?
Answer:
Line of Control (LoC)
The Line of Control (LoC) is a military control line between the Pakistani and Indian controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was established following the Simla Agreement in 1972, replacing the old Ceasefire Line established after the 1948 war.
24
What is the total length of the border between Pakistan and China?
Answer:
592 km
The border between Pakistan and China is approximately 592 kilometers long. It starts from the tri-junction of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China and ends at the Karakoram Pass. This border was formally demarcated following the 1963 Sino-Pakistan Frontier Agreement.
25
The boundary line between Pakistan and Afghanistan is known as the:
Answer:
Durand Line
The Durand Line is the 2,640-kilometer international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established in 1893 following an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat, and Abdur Rahman Khan, the Afghan Amir, to fix the limit of their respective spheres of influence.