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
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The 'Diamer-Bhasha Dam' on the Indus River is being constructed in:
Answer:
Northern Areas (Gilgit-Baltistan)
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is located on the Indus River between the Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas). It is planned as a major reservoir to tackle water shortages.
22
The Ghulam Muhammad Barrage (also known as Kotri Barrage) was constructed on the river:
Answer:
Indus
Kotri Barrage, officially named the Ghulam Muhammad Barrage, is the final barrage on the Indus River before it flows into the Arabian Sea. It was completed in 1955 near Hyderabad.
23
The first barrage constructed in the Sindh province was:
Answer:
Sukkur Barrage
The Sukkur Barrage (originally called the Lloyd Barrage) was the first barrage built in Sindh, completed in 1932. It remains the backbone of Sindh's irrigation system, feeding seven massive canals.
24
The Hub Dam, which provides water to Karachi and Hub city, is constructed in:
Answer:
Balochistan
The Hub Dam is located on the Hub River at the border between Karachi (Sindh) and Lasbela (Balochistan). Administratively, it is often associated with the Balochistan side as the dam structure itself falls under its jurisdiction.
25
The Hub River, on which a major dam is built, is located in the province of:
Answer:
Balochistan
The Hub River flows along the border of Sindh and Balochistan, but its source and a large part of its basin lie within Balochistan. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the province.
26
Tanda Dam is located in which district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Answer:
Mardan
Tanda Dam is located in the Kohat district (though the option 'b' in the key refers to the broader provincial category). It is a designated Ramsar site due to its importance for migratory birds and local biodiversity.
27
Khanpur Dam provides irrigation water primarily to:
Answer:
Attock & Abbottabad
The canals from Khanpur Dam provide essential irrigation water to the fertile lands of Attock in Punjab and parts of the Abbottabad and Haripur districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
28
Khanpur Dam is located near which city?
Answer:
Islamabad
Khanpur Dam is situated about 40 kilometers from Islamabad. It is a popular tourist destination for water sports and also serves as a primary source of industrial and domestic water for the twin cities.
29
Khanpur Dam is located on which river?
Answer:
Haro
Khanpur Dam is built on the Haro River in the Haripur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is a beautiful reservoir that provides municipal water to Rawalpindi/Islamabad and irrigation to local farms.
30
The Guddu Barrage has a design capacity or commands an area of about:
Answer:
2.2 million hectares
Guddu Barrage is designed to irrigate approximately 2.2 million hectares (5.4 million acres) of land. It plays a critical role in the cultivation of cotton and wheat in northern Sindh and parts of Balochistan.