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Q. 1 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Sir Creek is a disputed water strip located between:
A
India & China
B
Pakistan & India
✓ Correct
C
Pakistan & Afghanistan
D
Pakistan & Iran
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This 96-km strip of water is located in the Rann of Kutch marshlands.
Q. 2 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Pakistan receives its monsoon rainfall primarily during which months?
A
July to August
B
June to September
C
July to September
✓ Correct
D
June to August
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This season accounts for the majority of the country's annual precipitation.
Q. 3 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Pakistan shares only a maritime border (and no land border) with:
A
Iran
B
Oman
✓ Correct
C
U.A.E
D
Saudi Arabia
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The maritime boundary is located in the Arabian Sea between the two nations.
Q. 4 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The Wakhan Corridor separates Pakistan from:
A
Kyrgyzstan
B
China
C
Afghanistan
D
Tajikstan
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This narrow strip of Afghan territory keeps Pakistan from touching Tajikistan.
Q. 5 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which district of Balochistan contains huge deposits of copper?
A
Loralai
B
Sibbi
C
Khuzdar
D
Chaghi
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This district is home to the Reko Diq and Saindak projects.
Q. 6 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which province of Pakistan has no desert?
A
Sindh
B
Punjab
✓ Correct
C
Balochistan
D
KPK
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Unlike the other three provinces, KP consists mainly of mountainous and plain areas.
Q. 7 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which is the largest lake in Pakistan?
A
Keenjhar
B
Atta Abad
C
Manchar
✓ Correct
D
Saiful Malook
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Located in Sindh, it is one of the largest freshwater lakes in South Asia.
Q. 8 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which Pakistani city receives the highest mean annual rainfall?
A
Sialkot
B
Murree
✓ Correct
C
Karachi
D
Manshera
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Murree's high elevation leads to significant monsoon and winter precipitation.
Q. 9 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The Indus River system in Pakistan comprises of how many rivers?
A
Three
B
Four
C
Five
✓ Correct
D
Six
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The system includes the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.
Q. 10 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What is the largest desert by area in Pakistan?
A
Thal
B
Thar
✓ Correct
C
Kharan
D
Cholistan
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It is the 9th largest subtropical desert in the world.
Q. 11 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
"Nanga Parbat" is the famous mountain peak of which range?
A
Karakoram
B
Himalayas
✓ Correct
C
Murree Kahuta
D
Kirthar
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It is the 9th highest mountain in the world and known as "Killer Mountain".
Q. 12 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Lawari Pass connects which of the following?
A
Hunza with Gilgit
B
Dir with Chitral
✓ Correct
C
Qila Abdullah with Chaman
D
Dir with Swat
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This pass is a vital link between the two districts in KP.
Q. 13 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The River Indus extends to the Arabian Sea from:
A
Larkana
B
Sukkur
C
Thatta
✓ Correct
D
Sanghar
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The river forms a large delta here before entering the sea.
Q. 14 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What is the official length of the Pakistan-China border?
A
584 km
B
596 km
✓ Correct
C
590 km
D
600 km
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This border was formally demarcated in the 1963 agreement.
Q. 15 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In Pakistan, significant sulphur deposits are formed at:
A
Koh-e-Sultan (Chagi)
✓ Correct
B
Kala-Chitta Range
C
Warchha
D
Hazro
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This volcanic peak in Balochistan is a primary source of industrial sulphur.
Q. 16 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The area of "Muslim Bagh" in Balochistan is famous for:
A
Copper
B
Iron ore
C
Gypsum
D
Chromite
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This region is home to some of the world's highest quality chromite deposits.
Q. 17 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which is the second biggest dam in Pakistan by storage capacity?
A
Mangla Dam
✓ Correct
B
Tarbela Dam
C
Warsak Dam
D
Hub Dam
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Tarbela remains the largest, while Mangla is a critical irrigation asset.
Q. 18 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which city is popularly referred to as the "Heart Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa"?
A
Peshawar
B
Mardan
✓ Correct
C
Abbottabad
D
Mansehra
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It is known for its rich Gandhara history and agricultural land.
Q. 19 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which province of Pakistan does not contain any desert area?
A
Sindh
B
Punjab
✓ Correct
C
Balochistan
D
KPK
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
While other provinces have Thal, Thar, or Kharan, KPK is mostly mountainous.
Q. 20 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Which nation shares only a maritime border with Pakistan, rather than a land border?
A
Iran
B
Oman
✓ Correct
C
UAE
D
Saudi Arabia
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The maritime boundary was settled through diplomatic agreements.
Q. 21 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which dam is officially the second biggest dam in Pakistan by storage capacity?
A
Tarbela Dam
B
Mangla Dam
✓ Correct
C
Warsak Dam
D
Hub Dam
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It is located on the Jhelum river and was upgraded recently.
Q. 22 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which is the largest lake in Pakistan by surface area?
A
Keenjhar
B
Saiful Malook
C
Manchar
✓ Correct
D
Attabad
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Located in Sindh, it is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.
Q. 23 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which city in Pakistan receives the highest mean annual rainfall?
A
Sialkot
B
Rawalpindi
C
Murree
✓ Correct
D
Abbottabad
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Its elevation and geography lead to consistent heavy rainfall.
Q. 24 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Pakistan typically receives its monsoon rainfall during which months?
A
June to August
B
July to September
✓ Correct
C
August to October
D
September to November
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The monsoon is critical for Pakistan's agricultural productivity.
Q. 25 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which regional city is often called the "Heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa"?
A
Peshawar
B
Mardan
✓ Correct
C
Swat
D
Bannu
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It is known for its cultural significance and central location.
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