Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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1
The Taftan border crossing connects Pakistan with which country?
Answer:
Iran
Taftan is the primary official land border crossing between Pakistan and Iran. It is located in the Chagai District of Balochistan and connects to the Iranian town of Mirjaveh. It is a key route for trade and pilgrims traveling to Iran and Iraq.
2
The Wagah border ceremony takes place between Pakistan and India near which city?
Answer:
Lahore
The Wagah border ceremony, a daily military practice involving the lowering of flags, takes place at the Wagah-Attari border crossing near Lahore, Pakistan, and Amritsar, India. It is a major tourist attraction in both countries.
3
Which mountain range runs along the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Answer:
Hindu Kush
The Hindu Kush mountain range forms a natural boundary along much of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. This rugged terrain has historically made the Durand Line difficult to monitor and manage.
4
The Bab-e-Dosti (Gate of Friendship) is a famous border crossing between Pakistan and:
Answer:
Afghanistan at Chaman
The Bab-e-Dosti is the official name of the border gate at the Chaman border crossing between Pakistan (Balochistan) and Afghanistan (Kandahar). It is one of the busiest trade and transit points between the two countries.
5
Which water body lies to the South of Pakistan?
Answer:
Arabian Sea
The Arabian Sea lies to the south of Pakistan. Pakistan's strategic maritime location provides it with access to major sea lanes of communication and the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz.
6
The total length of the Pakistan-India border (including the LoC and Working Boundary) is approximately:
Answer:
3,323 km
The total length of the border between Pakistan and India is approximately 3,323 kilometers. This includes the Radcliffe Line (International Border), the Working Boundary in Sialkot, and the Line of Control in Kashmir.
7
Which Pakistani province shares a border with both Afghanistan and Iran?
Answer:
Balochistan
Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by area and shares international borders with Iran to the west and Afghanistan to the north and northwest. It also has a long coastline along the Arabian Sea to the south.
8
In the context of Pakistan-India relations, what does AGPL stand for?
Answer:
Actual Ground Position Line
The Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) is the line that divides the current positions of Pakistani and Indian troops in the Siachen Glacier region. It extends from the northernmost point of the LOC (NJ9842) to the Indira Col.
9
What is the length of the border between Pakistan and Iran?
Answer:
909 km
The Pakistan-Iran border is roughly 909 kilometers (565 miles) long. It runs from the Koh-i-Malik Salih mountain in the north to the Gwatar Bay in the Arabian Sea in the south.
10
The Siachen Glacier, often called the world's highest battlefield, is located near the junction of which borders?
Answer:
Pakistan, India, and China
The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, just east of the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) between Pakistan and India. It sits near the tri-junction where the borders of Pakistan, India, and China meet.