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
1
Which river in the northern areas is famous for trout fishing and flows through the town of Gilgit?
Answer:
Gilgit River
The Gilgit River is a major tributary of the Indus. It flows through the city of Gilgit and is highly valued for its scenic beauty and the abundance of trout fish in its upper reaches.
2
At which point does the Indus River finally enter the Arabian Sea?
Answer:
Indus Delta (near Thatta)
The Indus River forms a massive delta in the Thatta District of Sindh before emptying into the Arabian Sea. The delta is a complex ecosystem of mangroves and creeks.
3
The Shigar River, a tributary of the Indus, is formed by the melting of which glacier?
Answer:
Baltoro Glacier
The Shigar River is a short but high-volume tributary of the Indus River in Baltistan. It is primarily fed by the meltwater of the Baltoro and Biafo glaciers.
4
Which river flows through the city of Karachi and has become a major sewerage channel over the years?
Answer:
Both B and C
Both the Lyari and Malir rivers flow through Karachi. Historically, they were freshwater streams, but due to urban expansion and lack of waste management, they now primarily carry industrial and domestic sewage into the Arabian Sea.
5
The Gilgit River joins the Indus River at which strategic location?
Answer:
Jaglot
The Gilgit River joins the Indus River at Jaglot, which is also the point where the three great mountain ranges (Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush) meet.
6
Which river is known as the 'Harrapa River' because the ancient site of Harappa is located on its old bed?
Answer:
Ravi
The ancient Indus Valley civilization site of Harappa is located near the old bank of the Ravi River in the Sahiwal District. The river's course has shifted over thousands of years, but it remains the primary water body associated with the site.
7
The Sutlej River enters Pakistan from India near which district?
Answer:
Kasur
The Sutlej River, the easternmost of the five rivers of Punjab, enters Pakistan near Ganda Singh Wala in the Kasur District. It originates from Lake Rakshastal in Tibet.
8
Which river in Balochistan is known for the Mirani Dam constructed on it?
Answer:
Dasht River
The Mirani Dam is built on the Dasht River in the Kech District of Balochistan. It was completed in 2006 to provide water for irrigation and drinking to the Gwadar and Kech districts.
9
The Zhob River is a major tributary of which other river?
Answer:
Gomal River
The Zhob River flows through the Zhob and Sherani districts of Balochistan and eventually joins the Gomal River, which then flows into the Indus River near Dera Ismail Khan.
10
Which river flows through the Potohar Plateau and joins the Indus near Kalabagh?
Answer:
Soan River
The Soan River is the most important river of the Pothohar Plateau. It originates near Murree and flows through the districts of Rawalpindi and Jhelum before joining the Indus River near Kalabagh.