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
51
Which is the smallest province of Pakistan by land area?
Answer:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Among the four provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is the smallest by land area, even after the merger of FATA. It is characterized by mountainous terrain and a strategic location bordering Afghanistan.
52
The Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with which country through Gilgit-Baltistan?
Answer:
China
The Karakoram Highway (KKH), also known as the Friendship Highway, connects Pakistan with China. It crosses the Karakoram mountain range through the Khunjerab Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan, reaching an elevation of over 4,600 meters.
53
Which province is the most populous in Pakistan?
Answer:
Punjab
Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan, housing more than 50% of the country's total population. Its fertile lands and industrial hubs make it the economic and demographic heartland of the nation.
54
Which city is the administrative headquarters of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Answer:
Gilgit
Gilgit serves as the administrative capital and the headquarters of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. It is a major hub for tourism and trade, historically serving as an important stop on the ancient Silk Road.
55
What is the total number of provinces currently in Pakistan?
Answer:
4
Pakistan currently consists of four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Other regions like Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have special administrative statuses but are not formally classified as provinces under the constitution.
56
Which administrative unit of Pakistan has its own President and Prime Minister?
Answer:
Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is an administratively autonomous territory that possesses its own government structure, including a President as the head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government, reflecting its specific constitutional status.
57
Which province is known as 'Bab-ul-Islam' (The Gateway of Islam)?
Answer:
Sindh
Sindh is often referred to as Bab-ul-Islam because it was the first region in the Indian subcontinent to come under Muslim rule following the conquest by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 AD, which paved the way for the spread of Islam in the region.
58
The 25th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan resulted in the merger of which region with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Answer:
Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
The 25th Amendment, passed in May 2018, formally merged the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This move aimed to bring the tribal regions into the mainstream political and legal fold of the country.
59
Which administrative unit of Pakistan serves as the federal capital?
Answer:
Islamabad Capital Territory
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is the federal capital of Pakistan. It is a distinct administrative unit not part of any province, established in the 1960s to replace Karachi as the nation's capital for strategic and administrative reasons.
60
Which province of Pakistan is the largest by land area?
Answer:
Balochistan
Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by land area, covering approximately 347,190 square kilometers, which accounts for about 44% of the country's total land mass. Despite its size, it is the least populous province due to its rugged terrain and arid climate.