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Pakistan Affairs / Pakistan Studies (Post-Independence) MCQs

The National Highway Authority (NHA) network comprises how many Highways, Motorways, and Expressways?

  • A. 36
  • B. 38
  • C. 48
  • D. 52
Explanation:
The NHA network comprises 48 highways, motorways, and expressways.

What is the new name of Kashmir Highway?

  • A. Ladakh Highway
  • B. Srinagar Highway
  • C. Poonch Highway
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
The new name of Kashmir Highway is Srinagar Highway (document marks B).

Karakoram Highway between Pakistan and China was completed in ____.

  • A. 1972
  • B. 1974
  • C. 1979
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
The Karakoram Highway was completed in 1979.

The Karakoram Highway (N-35) starts from ____.

  • A. Haripur
  • B. Wah
  • C. Hassan Abdal
  • D. Taxila
Explanation:
The Karakoram Highway starts from Hassan Abdal.

What is the length of the Karakoram Highway?

  • A. 810 miles
  • B. 910 miles
  • C. 710 miles
  • D. 610 miles
Explanation:
The length of the Karakoram Highway is 810 miles (document value; actual ~1300 km / ~807 miles).

Badshahi Mosque is the ____ largest mosque in the world.

  • A. 5th
  • B. 6th
  • C. 7th
  • D. 8th
Explanation:
Badshahi Mosque is the 7th-largest mosque in the world (according to the document).

The mosque of ‘Dai Anga’ is in ____.

  • A. Rawalpindi
  • B. Multan
  • C. Lahore
  • D. Kasur
Explanation:
The Mosque of Dai Anga is in Lahore.

Which one of the following areas in Pakistan is known for the largest iron ore deposits?

  • A. Chitral
  • B. Kalabagh
  • C. Salt Range
  • D. Kalat
Explanation:
Kalabagh is known for the largest iron ore deposits.

Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gemstone can be found in ____.

  • A. Gilgit
  • B. Chitral
  • C. Swat
  • D. Murree
Explanation:
Tourmaline is found in Chitral.

Precious gemstone “Emerald” is found in ____.

  • A. Swat
  • B. Gilgit
  • C. Murree
  • D. Azad Kashmir
Explanation:
Emerald is found in Swat.