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
1
Which of the following is the only recent volcano in Pakistan and South Asia, characterized as a fissure vent volcano?
Answer:
Tor Zawar
Tor Zawar is a fissure vent volcano located in central Pakistan. It is notable for being the only recently active volcano in the region, with eruptions recorded in 2010 and 2011.
2
The Hingol mud volcanoes are situated within which national park?
Answer:
Hingol National Park
The mud volcanoes of Hingol are located in the Makran District within the Hingol National Park, the largest national park in Pakistan.
3
What is the height of the active mud volcano Chandragupat in Balochistan?
Answer:
100 meters
Chandragupat is an active mud volcano located in Balochistan. It stands approximately 100 meters high and is a significant geological and religious site.
4
Which mud volcano, located 3 km off the coast of Balochistan, rose out of the Arabian Sea in 1999 and later reappeared in 2010?
Answer:
Malan Island
Malan Island is a mud volcano in the Arabian Sea. It is known for its transient nature, appearing above sea level due to seismic or gas activity and then eroding away.
5
Which extinct volcano in the Chagai District of Balochistan has a magma chamber that looks like a spear?
Answer:
Neza e Sultan
Neza e Sultan is a prominent landmark in the Chagai District. It is the remains of an extinct volcano where only the magma chamber is left, creating a spear-like appearance.
6
Which peak, also known as K4, is the third-highest of the Gasherbrum massif and 13th highest in the world?
Answer:
Gasherbrum II
Gasherbrum II, designated as K4, is the 13th highest mountain in the world at 8,035 meters. It is part of the Karakoram range on the border between Pakistan and China.
7
What is the world ranking of Broad Peak in terms of height?
Answer:
12th
Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain in the world, with an elevation of 8,051 meters (26,414 ft). It is located in the Karakoram range near K2.
8
Gasherbrum I, located on the Pakistani-Chinese border, holds what rank among the world's highest mountains?
Answer:
11th
Gasherbrum I, also known as Hidden Peak or K5, is the 11th highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,080 meters (26,510 ft).
9
Which mountain is the ninth highest in the world and has an elevation of 8,126 meters?
Answer:
Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat is the world's ninth highest mountain. It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and is the westernmost anchor of the Himalayas.
10
What is the height of K2, the second highest mountain in the world?
Answer:
8,611 meters
K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, stands at 8,611 meters (28,251 ft) above sea level. It is the highest point in Pakistan and the second highest in the world after Mount Everest.