Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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1
The Babusar Pass Road, often used as a scenic alternative to the KKH during summer, is part of which highway?
Answer:
N-15
The N-15 National Highway connects Mansehra to Chilas via the Kaghan Valley and the Babusar Pass. It is a highly popular route for tourists during the summer months but remains closed during winter due to heavy snow at the 4,173-meter high pass.
2
Which motorway is planned to connect Sukkur with Hyderabad, completing the continuous motorway link from Karachi to Peshawar?
Answer:
M-6
The M-6 Motorway is a proposed 306 km long project that will connect Sukkur and Hyderabad. Once completed, it will bridge the last remaining gap in the motorway network, providing a seamless high-speed road from Karachi (via the M-9) all the way to Peshawar.
3
The Kohat Tunnel, built with Japanese assistance, is located on which highway?
Answer:
N-55
The Kohat Tunnel (1.9 km long) is a key feature of the N-55 Indus Highway. It bypasses the difficult Kohat Pass, allowing heavy vehicles to travel more safely and quickly between Karachi and Peshawar.
4
Which authority is responsible for the construction and maintenance of motorways and national highways in Pakistan?
Answer:
NHA
The National Highway Authority (NHA) is the federal body responsible for the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of National Highways, Motorways, and Strategic Roads in Pakistan. It operates under the Ministry of Communications.
5
Which national highway connects Multan to Qila Saifullah via Dera Ghazi Khan and Loralai?
Answer:
N-70
The N-70 National Highway is a 447 km long road that provides a crucial link between Punjab and Balochistan. It passes through the Sulaiman Mountain range and features the famous 'Giri' curves near Fort Munro, which were recently upgraded with Japanese assistance.
6
The Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad-Multan Motorway is designated as:
Answer:
M-4
The M-4 Motorway is a 309 km long motorway that starts from the M-2 at Pindi Bhattian and passes through Faisalabad, Gojra, and Shorkot, ending at Multan. It connects the major textile hub of Faisalabad with the motorway network.
7
Which motorway connects the city of Sialkot with Lahore?
Answer:
M-11
The M-11 Motorway, also known as the Sialkot-Lahore Motorway, is a 103 km long road that has significantly reduced travel time between the industrial hub of Sialkot and the provincial capital, Lahore, facilitating faster exports and business travel.
8
The Lyari Expressway is an urban elevated expressway located in which city?
Answer:
Karachi
The Lyari Expressway is a 38 km long highway in Karachi that runs along the Lyari River. It was designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the city by providing a dedicated corridor for heavy traffic moving from the port to the national highways.
9
Which highway connects Quetta to the Iranian border at Taftan?
Answer:
N-40
The N-40 National Highway, also known as the Quetta-Taftan Highway, is a 610 km long road that connects Quetta to the border of Iran. It is an essential route for trade between Pakistan and Iran and is used by thousands of pilgrims and traders annually.
10
Which tunnel on the N-45 highway connects Upper Dir with Chitral, bypassing the difficult Lowari Pass?
Answer:
Lowari Tunnel
The Lowari Tunnel is an 8.75 km long tunnel located on the N-45 National Highway. It provides all-weather access to the Chitral Valley, which previously remained cut off from the rest of the country for six months of the year due to heavy snowfall on the Lowari Pass.