All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

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2681. China lies to the ________ of Pakistan ?

  • A. East
  • B. West
  • C. North
  • D. South

Explanation: China lies to the north of Pakistan across the Khunjerab region, although parts of China are also northeast of Pakistan. Among the given directions, north is the appropriate answer.

Correct answer: North

2682. India is located in the _______ side of the Pakistan ?

  • A. North
  • B. West
  • C. East
  • D. South

Explanation: India lies mainly to the east of Pakistan, with the international boundary extending from Kashmir in the north to Sindh in the southeast. Afghanistan and Iran, rather than India, lie to Pakistan's west.

Correct answer: East

2683. Makli graveyard is located near____________?

  • A. Jacobabad
  • B. Jamshoro
  • C. Larkana
  • D. Thatta

Explanation: The Makli Necropolis is located near Thatta in Sindh and is one of the world's largest historic cemeteries. Jacobabad, Jamshoro and Larkana are separate Sindh locations and are not associated with Makli.

Correct answer: Thatta

2684. In Pakistan "City of Garden" is known as___________?

  • A. Karachi
  • B. Lahore
  • C. Gilgit Baltistan
  • D. Quetta

Explanation: Lahore is known as the City of Gardens because of its historic gardens, including Shalimar Gardens and the Lahore Fort garden complex. Karachi is commonly called the City of Lights, not the City of Gardens.

Correct answer: Lahore

2685. "Wali Tangi Dam" is located in__________?

  • A. Punjab
  • B. Sindh
  • C. KPK
  • D. Balochistan

Explanation: Wali Tangi Dam is situated near Quetta in Balochistan. It is a small water-storage and irrigation project serving the surrounding area.

Correct answer: Balochistan

2686. First Water Canal Agreement on 4th May 1948?

  • A. Pakistan and Afghanistan
  • B. Pakistan and India
  • C. Pakistan and China
  • D. Pakistan and Iran

Explanation: The 4 May 1948 water agreement was reached between Pakistan and India over the use of the waters of the Indus system after the irrigation-headworks dispute. It was an early inter-Dominion arrangement that preceded the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960.

Correct answer: Pakistan and India

2687. Hina Lake is situated near?

  • A. Siri Nagar
  • B. Karachi
  • C. Quetta
  • D. Islamabad

Explanation: Hanna Lake is a well-known recreational lake near Quetta in Balochistan, located in the surrounding hills. Srinagar, Karachi and Islamabad are not its location.

Correct answer: Quetta

2688. What is the shape of the shangrila lake in pakistan?

  • A. Circle
  • B. Heart
  • C. Triangle
  • D. Tear drop

Explanation: Shangrila Lake in Skardu is famous for its heart-like shape, which is why it is often called a heart-shaped lake. The question uses a tourism fact rather than a geographical classification.

Correct answer: Heart

2689. The Sukkur Barrage is also known as the___________?

  • A. Chenab Barrage
  • B. Kandyaro Barrage
  • C. Ravi Barrage
  • D. Lloyed Barrage

Explanation: Sukkur Barrage was originally called Lloyd Barrage after Sir George Lloyd, the Governor of Bombay who inaugurated it in 1932. The other names are not established names for this barrage.

Correct answer: Lloyed Barrage

2690. Akhori Dam is located in__________?

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

Explanation: Akhori Dam is located in Attock District of Punjab. It is a proposed dam project associated with the Haro River basin, not with Sindh, Balochistan or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Correct answer: Punjab