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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Which river originates from the Verinag Spring in the Kashmir Valley?
Answer:
Jhelum River
The Jhelum River originates from the Verinag Spring at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in the southeastern part of the Kashmir Valley. It flows through Srinagar and Wular Lake before entering Pakistan near Muzaffarabad.
22
What is the total length of the Indus River?
Answer:
3,180 km
The Indus River has a total length of approximately 3,180 kilometers (1,976 miles). It is one of the longest rivers in Asia and the 21st largest in the world in terms of annual flow. It serves as the primary water source for Pakistan's economy and agriculture.
23
At which location do the five main rivers of Punjab converge before joining the Indus River?
Answer:
Panjnad
Panjnad (meaning 'five waters') is the site near Uch Sharif in Bahawalpur where the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas rivers meet. The combined flow of these five rivers then travels a short distance to join the Indus River at Mithankot.
24
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between Pakistan and India in 1960. Which three rivers were allocated to Pakistan?
Answer:
Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
Brokered by the World Bank, the Indus Waters Treaty gave Pakistan the exclusive rights to the waters of the three western rivers: the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. India was given rights to the three eastern rivers: the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
25
Which river is known as the 'Abasin' or 'Father of Rivers' in Pakistan?
Answer:
Indus River
The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan. It is locally referred to as 'Abasin' (Father of Rivers) in Pashto. It originates from the Tibetan Plateau near Lake Mansarovar and flows through the entire length of Pakistan before draining into the Arabian Sea.
26
Which two rivers join the Hunza River before it flows into the Indus?
Answer:
Gilgit River and Naltar River
Before merging with the Indus, the Hunza River is joined by the Gilgit and Naltar rivers.
27
The Hunza River is formed by the confluence of which two passes?
Answer:
Kilik and Khunjerab Pass
The Hunza River is formed by the meeting of the Kilik and Khunjerab passes, which are both fed by high-altitude glaciers.
28
The Hunza River is the principal river of which region?
Answer:
Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Hunza River is the primary drainage system for the Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, a region often termed as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in external texts.
29
What is the length of the Kunar River?
Answer:
480 km
The Kunar (Chitral) River is approximately 480 kilometers long, flowing from northern KPK into eastern Afghanistan.
30
The Kunar River is also known by what other names?
Answer:
Chitral River or Kama River
The Kunar River is famously known as the Chitral River in Pakistan and as the Kama River in parts of Afghanistan.