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GK/Pakistan Affairs

Which region of Pakistan is characterized by a dry, arid climate and limited agricultural potential?

A. Sindh
B. Punjab
C. Balochistan
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Which international organization played a role in mediating the Indus Water Treaty negotiations?

A. United Nations
B. World Bank
C. International Red Cross
D. United Nations Development Programme

The Baglihar Dam project on the Chenab River led to a dispute between Pakistan and which neighboring country?

A. China
B. India
C. Afghanistan
D. Iran

Which region in Pakistan is rich in marble and limestone resources?

A. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
B. Punjab
C. Sindh
D. Balochistan

The development of the "Indus Basin Irrigation System" greatly contributed to the cultivation of which crop in Pakistan?

A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Cotton
D. Sugarcane

Which province of Pakistan has a significant share of the Thar Desert?

A. Sindh
B. Balochistan
C. Punjab
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The construction of the Warsak Dam in Pakistan primarily aimed at providing:

A. Drinking water
B. Irrigation water
C. Hydroelectric power
D. Flood control

Which river served as a natural boundary between East and West Pakistan during 1947-1960?

A. Ganges
B. Sutlej
C. Indus
D. Brahmaputra

Which organization played a significant role in mapping and exploring the geography of Pakistan during this period?

A. Geological Survey of Pakistan
B. Pakistan Space Agency
C. Pakistan Meteorological Department
D. Pakistan Geological Society

Which region of Pakistan is known for its vast natural reserves of coal?

A. Sindh
B. Punjab
C. Balochistan
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 resolved water disputes between Pakistan and India by allocating rights to which rivers?

A. Indus and Ganges
B. Indus and Brahmaputra
C. Indus and Sutlej
D. Indus and Ravi

Which mountain range runs along Pakistan's western border and has significant geological and mineral resources?

A. Himalayas
B. Karakoram
C. Hindu Kush
D. Sulaiman

What was the primary objective of Pakistan's "Five-Year Plans" during this era?

A. Industrialization
B. Agricultural development
C. Education reform
D. Healthcare improvement

Which natural resource was the focus of the Kundal Dam project during this period?

A. Oil
B. Water
C. Minerals
D. Natural Gas

Which major port in Pakistan played a vital role in trade and transportation during 1947-1960?

A. Karachi
B. Gwadar
C. Port Qasim
D. Suez

Which of the following regions of Pakistan experienced significant land reforms during this period?

A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. Azad Jammu and Kashmir

In which region of Pakistan did the Mangla Dam project become a crucial development during this era?

A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan

Which natural resource played a significant role in the economic development of West Pakistan during this period?

A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Uranium

What was the main purpose of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case of 1951?

A. To overthrow the government
B. To demand land reforms
C. To promote industrialization
D. To ensure minority rights

The Redcliff Line demarcated the boundary between Pakistan and India in which region?

A. Kashmir
B. Punjab
C. Sindh
D. Balochistan

Which river system played a vital role in the agricultural development of Pakistan during this era?

A. Ganges-Brahmaputra
B. Indus
C. Sutlej
D. Chenab

What is the main natural resource that led to disputes between Pakistan and India during this period?

A. Water
B. Minerals
C. Arable land
D. Forests

Which region in Pakistan experienced the most significant changes in its geographical boundaries during 1947-1960?

A. Balochistan
B. Punjab
C. Sindh
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

During his stay in England, Sir Syed closely watched the _______________ system of England.

A. Social
B. Economical
C. Educational
D. Religious

Which pass connects Parachanar and Kohat with Afghanistan?

A. Khyber pass
B. Kurram pass
C. Gomal pass
D. None of these