Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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The Chenab River forms in the upper Himalayas in which district of Himachal Pradesh, India?
Answer:
Lahaul and Spiti
The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five rivers that form the Panjnad?
Answer:
Kabul
The Panjnad is formed by Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. The Kabul River is a separate tributary that joins the Indus much further north near Attock.
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The Panjnad River is formed by the successive confluence of how many rivers of Punjab?
Answer:
Five
Panjnad literally means 'five waters'. It is formed by the meeting of the five major rivers of Punjab: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, which eventually join the Indus River together.
64
The Indus River enters the territory of Pakistan at which location?
Answer:
Chilas
After flowing through the high mountain ranges, the Indus River formally enters Pakistan near the area of Chilas in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
65
From which region does the Indus River originate?
Answer:
Tibet
The Indus River originates on the Tibetan Plateau in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar. It flows through the Ladakh region of India before entering Pakistan.
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What is the total length of the Indus River, making it one of the longest rivers in Asia?
Answer:
2,980 km
The Indus River is a major south-flowing river in South Asia. With a total length of approximately 2,980 kilometers, it stands as one of the longest rivers in Asia and the primary water source for Pakistan.