Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
31
Where does the Bara River originate?
Answer:
Tirah Valley
The Bara River has its source in the Tirah Valley of the Bara Tehsil, located in the Khyber Agency.
32
Through which two districts does the Panjkora River flow southward?
Answer:
Upper Dir and Lower Dir
The Panjkora River flows through the Upper Dir and Lower Dir districts before joining the Swat River at Chakdara.
33
The Panjkora River rises in which mountain range?
Answer:
Hindu Kush
The Panjkora River originates in the high glaciers of the Hindu Kush Mountains in northern Pakistan.
34
In which agency/district does the River Jindi begin its course?
Answer:
Malakand Agency
The Jindi River begins in the hills of the Malakand Agency before flowing down into the Charsadda district.
35
The River Jindi is also known by which other names?
Answer:
Kot and Manzari Baba
The River Jindi, located in the Charsadda district, is locally referred to as the Kot river or Manzari Baba.
36
Which river is a perennial river in the northern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Answer:
Swat
The Swat River is a perennial river, meaning it flows year-round, originating in the Kalam Valley of northern KPK.
37
Where does the Kabul River empty into the Indus River?
Answer:
Attock
The Kabul River joins the Indus River near the historic city of Attock in the Punjab province.
38
The Kabul River emerges from which mountain range in Afghanistan?
Answer:
Sanglakh Range of the Hindu Kush
The Kabul River originates in the Sanglakh Range of the Hindu Kush mountains, specifically from the Maidan Shar area.
39
What is the length of the Kabul River?
Answer:
700 km
The Kabul River is approximately 700 kilometers (430 miles) long, originating in Afghanistan and entering Pakistan near the Khyber Pass.
40
In which district is the main valley of the Haro River located?
Answer:
Abbottabad
The main valley and the origins of the Haro River are located within the Abbottabad district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.