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
21
Which pass is located on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Kurram Agency?
Answer:
Peiwar Kotal Pass
The Peiwar Kotal Pass is a mountain pass that connects the Kurram Agency in Pakistan with the Paktia Province in Afghanistan. It was a site of a famous battle during the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
22
Taftan is the primary border crossing between Pakistan and:
Answer:
Iran
Taftan is a town located in the Chagai District of Balochistan. It serves as the official land border crossing between Pakistan and Iran, primarily used for trade and pilgrimage.
23
Which ocean is the Arabian Sea a part of?
Answer:
Indian Ocean
The Arabian Sea is a region of the northern Indian Ocean. Pakistan's strategic access to these waters allows it to monitor and participate in vital international shipping lanes.
24
The Kartarpur Corridor connects Pakistan's Narowal district with which Indian state?
Answer:
Punjab
The Kartarpur Corridor is a visa-free border crossing connecting the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan with the border of the Indian state of Punjab, facilitating Sikh pilgrims.
25
Which of the following neighbors has the largest population?
Answer:
India
As of recent demographic data (2023/2024), India has surpassed China to become the most populous neighbor of Pakistan and the most populous country in the world.
26
The total length of the coastline of Pakistan is approximately:
Answer:
1046 km
Pakistan has a coastline of approximately 1,046 kilometers along the Arabian Sea. It includes major ports like Karachi, Port Qasim, and the newly developed Gwadar Port.
27
The Chaman border crossing connects Balochistan with which Afghan province?
Answer:
Kandahar
The Chaman border crossing, also known as the Friendship Gate, connects Chaman in Balochistan, Pakistan, with Spin Boldak in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan.
28
Which Pakistani province does NOT share an international land border?
Answer:
None of the above
All four provinces of Pakistan share an international land border. Sindh and Punjab border India, KP borders Afghanistan, and Balochistan borders both Afghanistan and Iran.
29
Wagah is a famous border crossing between Pakistan and:
Answer:
India
Wagah is the only road border crossing between Pakistan and India that is open to international travelers. It is famous for the elaborate 'Lowering of the Flags' ceremony held every evening.
30
The border town of Torkham connects Pakistan with which country?
Answer:
Afghanistan
Torkham is one of the busiest and most significant international border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, located in the Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.