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Pakistan Studies Easy

Which mountain pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan?

  • AKhunjerab Pass
  • BKhyber Pass
  • CBolan Pass
  • DLowari Pass
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Correct Answer: Option B — Khyber Pass
Explanation: The Khyber Pass is the historic and strategically significant route connecting Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province with Afghanistan, used for centuries by traders and invaders alike.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

The Tarbela Dam is built on which river?

  • AIndus
  • BJhelum
  • CChenab
  • DSutlej
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Correct Answer: Option A — Indus
Explanation: Tarbela Dam, one of the world's largest earth-filled dams, is constructed on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and plays a crucial role in irrigation and hydropower generation.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Which city is known as the 'City of Gardens'?

  • AMultan
  • BLahore
  • CPeshawar
  • DQuetta
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore
Explanation: Lahore is historically called the 'City of Gardens' due to its Mughal-era gardens such as Shalimar Gardens, reflecting the city's rich architectural and horticultural heritage.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Pakistan's coastline lies along which sea?

  • AMediterranean Sea
  • BRed Sea
  • CArabian Sea
  • DCaspian Sea
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Correct Answer: Option C — Arabian Sea
Explanation: Pakistan has a coastline of approximately 1,046 kilometers along the Arabian Sea, with major ports at Karachi, Port Qasim, and Gwadar serving its maritime trade.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Which river is the longest in Pakistan?

  • AJhelum
  • BChenab
  • CRavi
  • DIndus
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Correct Answer: Option D — Indus
Explanation: The Indus River, stretching over 3,000 kilometers, is the longest river in Pakistan and forms the backbone of the country's irrigation and agricultural system.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

K2, the second highest peak in the world, is located in which range?

  • AHindukush
  • BHimalayas
  • CKarakoram
  • DSulaiman Range
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Correct Answer: Option C — Karakoram
Explanation: K2, standing at 8,611 meters, is part of the Karakoram Range located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, making it the world's second-highest peak after Everest.
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137
Pakistan Studies Easy

Which province of Pakistan has the highest population?

  • ASindh
  • BPunjab
  • CBalochistan
  • DKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Correct Answer: Option B — Punjab
Explanation: Punjab is Pakistan's most populous province, home to more than half of the country's population, and is also its political and agricultural heartland.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Pakistan separated East Pakistan in which year, forming Bangladesh?

  • A1969
  • B1970
  • C1971
  • D1972
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Correct Answer: Option C — 1971
Explanation: East Pakistan seceded to become Bangladesh in December 1971 following a civil war and Indian military intervention, marking a major turning point in Pakistan's history.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

  • ALiaquat Ali Khan
  • BMuhammad Ali Jinnah
  • CKhawaja Nazimuddin
  • DGhulam Muhammad
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Correct Answer: Option B — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan from 14 August 1947 until his death on 11 September 1948, guiding the new state through its formative challenges.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Pakistan came into existence on which date?

  • A14 August 1947
  • B15 August 1947
  • C23 March 1947
  • D11 August 1947
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Correct Answer: Option A — 14 August 1947
Explanation: Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14 August 1947 following the partition of British India, ending nearly two centuries of colonial rule.
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