Q. 1
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The height of Pakistan's highest mountain Peak-Godwin Austin is:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
K2 (Godwin Austin) is the world's second-highest peak at 8,611 meters (~28,250 ft).
Q. 2
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The Government of Pakistan established the Indus River System Authority in:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
IRSA was established in 1992 following the Water Apportionment Accord.
Q. 3
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under the Indus Water Treaty 1960 Pakistan has the right to:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Pakistan was granted exclusive rights to the three western rivers.
Q. 4
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
At present Pakistan have mineral resources and items as many as:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This specific question is taken directly from the CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Paper (2008). In the context of that specific historical examination paper, the official answer key designated 16 items (Option C) as the correct choice based on old textbook data.
However, in reality, this data is heavily outdated. Modern surveys conducted by organizations like the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the Planning Commission of Pakistan show that Pakistan actually has at least 92 known minerals, out of which 52 are actively and commercially exploited. Because the real-world number (92 or 52) is completely absent from options A, B, and C, None of these is technically the most factual answer for the present day.
However, in reality, this data is heavily outdated. Modern surveys conducted by organizations like the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the Planning Commission of Pakistan show that Pakistan actually has at least 92 known minerals, out of which 52 are actively and commercially exploited. Because the real-world number (92 or 52) is completely absent from options A, B, and C, None of these is technically the most factual answer for the present day.
Q. 5
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The Suleman mountain, one of the western series, is as high as:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The highest peak of the Sulaiman range, Takht-e-Sulaiman, is ~11,400 ft.
Q. 6
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Thar desert is:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Known as the "Friendly Desert," it is a large arid region in southeastern Pakistan.
Q. 7
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which is the largest province of Pakistan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
By land area, Balochistan occupies roughly 44% of Pakistan's total territory.
Q. 8
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The second highest mountain peak K2 is in:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
K2 (Godwin-Austen) is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
Q. 9
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Bolan Pass in the province of ____:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This strategic pass through the Toba Kakar Range connects Quetta with Kandahar.
Q. 10
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Kalabagh Dam is proposed to be built on:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The dam is a proposed hydroelectric project on the Indus in Mianwali district.
Q. 11
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
To the south of Pakistan lies:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Pakistan's southern border is defined by its coastline along the Arabian Sea.
Q. 12
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Wana is the main town of:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Wana serves as the administrative headquarters of the South Waziristan district.
Q. 13
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The Karakoram Highway links China and Pakistan through:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
At 4,693 meters, it is the highest paved international border crossing in the world.
Q. 14
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Loralai is a district of:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Loralai is located in the northeastern part of the Balochistan province.
Q. 15
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Gwadar Port is in the province of:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This strategic deep-sea port is the centerpiece of the CPEC project.
Q. 16
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Pakistan has a coastline of:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This is the official length of Pakistan's coast along the Arabian Sea.
Q. 17
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
In the South of Pakistan is:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Geographically, the Arabian Sea borders Pakistan to the south.
Q. 18
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The place known as the roof of the world is:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Tibetan Plateau is often called the "Roof of the World" due to its average elevation.
Q. 19
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Nairobi is the capital of:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Nairobi is the largest city and capital of the East African nation of Kenya.
Q. 20
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The smallest continent is:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Australia is the world's smallest continent by total land area.
Q. 21
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
The biggest desert in the world is:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa.
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