Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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1
Which pass connects the city of Sialkot with the Jammu region (Occupied Kashmir)?
Answer:
Suchetgarh Pass
The Suchetgarh Pass is a historical border crossing point near Sialkot that connects Pakistan with the Jammu region. While mostly closed for regular transit today, it remains a symbolic and historically significant point on the Working Boundary.
2
The Dargai Pass is located in which region of Pakistan?
Answer:
Malakand
The Dargai Pass is located in the Malakand Agency. It is part of the strategic mountain range that separates the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from the Swat Valley and was the site of significant military action during the colonial period.
3
Which of the following passes is located at the tri-junction of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan?
Answer:
Mintaka Pass
The Mintaka Pass is located in the Karakoram Mountains near the tri-border area of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. Historically, it was a preferred route for caravans on the Silk Road before the modern Khunjerab Pass route was prioritized for the Karakoram Highway.
4
The Peiwar Kotal Pass is a strategic mountain pass connecting the Kurram Agency of Pakistan with which Afghan province?
Answer:
Paktia
Peiwar Kotal is a mountain pass that connects the Kurram Valley in Pakistan with the Paktia Province of Afghanistan. It was the site of a famous battle during the Second Anglo-Afghan War in 1878.
5
Which pass connects the Swat district with the Indus Kohistan region?
Answer:
Shangla Pass
The Shangla Pass (2,134 meters) connects the Swat Valley with the district of Shangla and further to the Indus Kohistan region. The road through this pass is known for its sharp turns and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
6
The Gondogoro Pass, a popular destination for trekkers, provides a spectacular view of which four 8,000-meter peaks?
Answer:
K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II
The Gondogoro Pass (5,585 meters) in Baltistan offers one of the most stunning mountain views in the world. From the top, trekkers can see K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II simultaneously, along with many other massive peaks.
7
Which pass connects the Kohat district with the Peshawar valley?
Answer:
Kohat Pass
The Kohat Pass (also known as the Darra Adam Khel Pass) connects Peshawar with Kohat. It is famous for its strategic importance and the nearby town of Darra Adam Khel, which is known for its traditional cottage industry of gun-making.
8
The Mustagh Pass is a high mountain pass that crosses which range?
Answer:
Karakoram
The Mustagh Pass is an extremely high and difficult pass in the Karakoram range. It was historically used as a route between Baltistan and the Yarkand region of China, though it is rarely used today due to its extreme glaciation.
9
Which pass connects the Gilgit region with the Ghizer District and is known for its trout-rich lakes?
Answer:
Shandur Pass
The Shandur Pass is the primary route between Gilgit and Ghizer/Chitral. The area around the pass is famous for its alpine meadows and lakes like Shandur Lake, which are renowned for trout fishing.
10
The Bolan Pass is located in which mountain range?
Answer:
Toba Kakar Range
The Bolan Pass is situated in the Toba Kakar range of Balochistan. It is a natural cleft in the mountains that has been used for thousands of years as a gateway between the Iranian Plateau and the Indian Subcontinent.