Land Of Pakistan Flashcards

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What is the location of Pakistan in terms of latitudes and longitudes?

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Between 24° to 37° North latitudes and between 61° to 76° East longitudes.

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Which countries border Pakistan?

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China (North East), Afghanistan (North West), India (East), Iran (South West), Arabian Sea (South).

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What is the total area of Pakistan?

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796,096 square kilometers.

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What is the length of Pakistan’s border with China?

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585 kilometers.

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What is the length of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border line?

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2250 km (Durand Line).

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What is the narrow strip between Pakistan and Tajikistan?

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Wakhan Corridor.

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What is the length of Pakistan’s border with India?

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1610 kilometers.

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What is the disputed border line with India called?

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Line of Control (LoC).

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What is the length of Pakistan’s border with Iran?

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832 kilometers.

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What is the length of Pakistan’s coastal strip?

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1046 kilometers.

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Pakistan lies in which part of South Asia?

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North Western part.

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Which region does Pakistan provide transit trade to?

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Afghanistan and Central Asian States.

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What is the name of the road connecting Pakistan to China?

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Karakoram Highway (Shahrah-e-Resham).

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Pakistan is centrally located in relation to which geographical region?

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Islamic World.

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Which countries are in close proximity to Pakistan’s location with respect to oil production?

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Middle East and Central Asia.

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Which tourist destinations are mentioned in Pakistan?

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Galiyat, Kaghan Valley, Swat, Indus Valley, Gandahara.

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True or False: Pakistan is located between 10° to 37° North latitudes.

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False

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True or False: Pakistan shares a border with Tajikistan.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The length of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border line is _____ kilometers.

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2250

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Fill in the blank: The disputed border with India is known as the _____.

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Line of Control

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Which physical feature of Pakistan is located in the northern region?

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Mountainous Region

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Which of the following is not a physical feature of Pakistan?

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Forest

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What are the five main physical regions of Pakistan?

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Mountainous Region, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts, Coastal Areas.

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What is the total length of Pakistan from north to south?

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1600 kilometers.

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What is the total breadth of Pakistan from east to west?
885 kilometers.
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True or False: Pakistan has coastal areas in the North.
False
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Fill in the blank: The physical regions of Pakistan start from high _____ in the North.
Mountains
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True or False: The Northern Mountains of Pakistan consist of parallel ranges in the East-West direction.
True
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Fill in the blank: The slopes of the Northern Mountains are covered with evergreen ____ forests.
Coniferous
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Which of the following areas lie in the Northern Mountains of Pakistan?
Azad Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern Punjab
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True or False: The Northern Mountains of Pakistan include areas such as Murree, Gilgit, and Kaghan.
True
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Which of the following are the two major parts of the Northern Mountains?
The Himalayas and The Karakoram Range
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True or False: The Karakoram Range is one of the two main ranges of the Northern Mountains of Pakistan.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Himalayan Range stretches from ____ in the East to the River Indus in the North West.
Assam (India)
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Which of the following is the altitude range of the Shiwalik Range?
600 to 1200 meters
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True or False: The Shiwalik Range is located to the north of the plain areas of Punjab.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Shiwalik Range extends to the southern part of ____ and Rawalpindi.
Hazara
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Which of the following is true about the Pir Punjal Range?
It has an altitude of 1800 to 4600 meters and includes areas like Battagram, Mansehra, and Abbottabad.
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True or False: The Pir Punjal Range is located further to the north of the Shiwalik Range.
True
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Fill in the blank: Some popular tourist spots like Murree and Galiya are located in the ____ Range.
Pir Punjal
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Which of the following is true about the Central Himalayas?
The Central Himalayas have an average height of 6000 meters, and the highest peak is Nanga Parbat at 8126 meters.
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True or False: Nanga Parbat is located in the Central Himalayas and is 8126 meters high.
True
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Fill in the blank: The popular tourist spot Lake Saif-ul-Malook is located in the Valley of ____.
Kaghan
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Which mountain range includes Nanga Parbat, the highest peak in Pakistan?
The Central Himalayas
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Which forest features are described in the region?
Evergreen forests with needle-like leaves, lush green valleys, and abundance of fruits.
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Where is the Karakoram Range located?
North of the Himalayas.
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What is the average altitude of the Karakoram Range?
6100 meters.
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Which peak is the highest in the Karakoram Range?
K-2, with an altitude of 8611 meters.
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After Mount Everest, which is the second highest peak in the world?
K-2.
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How many glaciers of more than 20 kilometers in length are there in the Karakoram Range?
At least 20 glaciers.
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True or False: Rainfall in the Karakoram Range is high, leading to dense forests.
False
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Which two passes are important for traffic in the Karakoram Range?
Khunjarab Pass and Karakoram Pass.
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Where are the North Western and Western Mountainous Regions located in Pakistan?
In the Western and North Western parts of Pakistan.
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How do the Western mountains in Pakistan compare to the Eastern mountains?
They are less high compared to the Eastern mountains.
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Which mountains form a border between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
The Western mountain ranges.
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What is the highest peak in the Hindu Kush Range?
Trichmir.
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Which river flows through the Hindu Kush Range?
River Chitral.
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True or False: The Khyber Pass is an important trade route between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Koh-e-Sufaid Range has an average altitude of _____ meters.
1500 to 3000 meters
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What is the highest peak of the Suleiman Range?
Takht-e-Suleiman, with a height of 3847 meters.
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How long is the Kirthar Range?
About 400 kilometers.
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Which plateau is located to the North of Islamabad, between the rivers Indus and Jhelum?
The Potohar Plateau.
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What is the height range of the Potohar Plateau?
300 to 600 meters.
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Which river is important to the Potohar Plateau?
River Swan.
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What minerals are abundant in the Potohar Plateau?
Salt, Gypsum, Lime Stone, Coal, and Mineral oil.
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Which salt mine is located in the Potohar Plateau?
Khewra Salt Mine.
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True or False: The Salt Range in Potohar Plateau has an average height of 750 to 900 meters.
True
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What is the height of the highest peak in the Salt Range?
Sakesar, with a height of 1527 meters.
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Where is the Balochistan Plateau located in Pakistan?
South West of Pakistan.
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What is the average altitude of the Balochistan Plateau?
600 to 900 meters.
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How large is the Balochistan Plateau?
34190 square kilometers.
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Which mountain range lies to the north of the Balochistan Plateau?
Chaghi Range.
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Which low-altitude ranges are found in the Balochistan Plateau?
Siahan Range and Central Makran Range.
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True or False: The Balochistan Plateau is one of the highest regions of Pakistan.
False
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Fill in the blank: The average altitude of the Balochistan Plateau is _____ meters.
600 to 900 meters
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Which plateau is famous for containing the Khewra Salt Mine?
Potohar Plateau.
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True or False: The Hindu Kush Range has very few passes suitable for transportation due to its height and harsh conditions.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Potohar Plateau is located between the rivers _____ and _____.
Indus, Jhelum
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Which famous saltwater lake is situated in the region?
Hamoon Mashkhel.
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True or False: The Indus Plain is one of the most fertile plains in the world.
True
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What is the Indus Plain made of?
Fertile soil brought by the Indus River and its tributaries.
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How many parts is the Indus Plain divided into?
Two parts: The Upper Indus Plain and the Lower Indus Plain.
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Which province does the Upper Indus Plain consist of?
Punjab.
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Which rivers flow in the Upper Indus Plain?
The Rivers Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.
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Fill in the blank: The Upper Indus Plain stretches from the Shiwalak Hills in the _____ to the Salt Range in the _____ of Pakistan.
North, South
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What is the height range of the Upper Indus Plain?
400 to 1200 feet above sea level.
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True or False: The Upper Indus Plain slopes down from south to north.
False
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What is a Doaab?
The area between two rivers irrigated by them.
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Where does the Lower Indus Plain start and end?
Starts from Mithankot and ends at the Arabian Sea.
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True or False: The height of the Lower Indus Plain decreases from south to north.
False
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What is unique about the river Indus in the Lower Indus Plain?
It flows slowly due to a gentle slope and forms a delta.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus River in the Lower Indus Plain forms a delta starting from _____ to the Arabian Sea.
Thatta
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Which desert is located in North West Punjab?
Thal Desert.
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Which desert is located in South East Punjab?
Cholistan Desert.
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Which deserts are located in South East Sindh?
Nara and Tharparkar Deserts.
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Which deserts are located in West Balochistan?
Chaghi and Kharan Deserts.
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True or False: Desert areas in Pakistan are characterized by high rainfall and shallow underground water levels.
False
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How can barren desert areas be utilized for cultivation?
By providing irrigation facilities.
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What is the total length of Pakistan's coastal area?
1046 kilometers.
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Which two parts is the coastal area of Pakistan divided into?
Sindh Coast and Balochistan Coast.
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Which ports are famous in Sindh?
Karachi and Port Qasim.
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Which port is famous in Balochistan?
Gwadar Port.
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What is the definition of climate?
The average condition of temperature, humidity, air pressure, and rainfall over a long period (average 30 years).
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What is the definition of weather?
The short-term condition of temperature, humidity, air pressure, and rainfall (for a day or week).
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True or False: Climate is influenced by distance from the equator, sea, altitude, direction of winds, and mountains.
True
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Pakistan is situated in which climatic region?
Sub-tropical region.
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Which areas of Pakistan fall under the influence of sea winds?
Southern areas.
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Which winds cause rain in some regions of Pakistan at the end of summer and winter?
Monsoon winds and western winds.
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How do the northern and western mountains affect the climate of Pakistan?
They decrease the intensity of cold winds coming from the north in winter.
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True or False: In the high mountainous areas of Pakistan, weather changes with the altitude.
True
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Pakistan's climate can be described as:
Hot and dry, with variations due to sea coast, monsoon, western winds, and high mountains.
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How many climatic regions can Pakistan be divided into based on climate?
Eight regions.
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True or False: In the high altitude regions of Pakistan, temperature is low due to the high altitude.
True
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Fill in the blank: In winter, the weather is extremely _____ in high altitude regions of Pakistan.
Cold
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True or False: In the summer, high altitude regions of Pakistan experience high rainfall due to monsoon winds.
False
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Which regions in Pakistan have a pleasant weather in summer but low rainfall?
Northern areas and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
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Which regions experience heavy rainfall due to monsoon and Western winds in summer?
High lands, including Murree, Gilgit, and Parachinar.
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True or False: The highlands of Pakistan have moderate summer temperatures and heavy rainfall due to monsoon winds.
True
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Which areas are famous for tourism in the highland region of Pakistan?
Murree, Gilgit, and Parachinar.
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What is the climate like in the semi-dry mountainous region of Pakistan?
Moderate summer with dry conditions and rainfall in winter due to western winds.
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Which areas are included in the semi-dry mountainous region of Pakistan?
Quetta, Qilla Saifullah, and Qalat.
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True or False: The semi-humid plain region experiences dry conditions in summer and moderate temperatures in winter.
False
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Which areas are part of the semi-humid plain region in Pakistan?
Sialkot, Gujrat, and Islamabad.
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Which region experiences low rainfall due to weak monsoon and western winds, with high temperatures in summer?
Semi-dry plain area in Northern Punjab and Peshawar valley.
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Fill in the blank: In the semi-arid region of Pakistan, rainfall is _____, and summers are extremely hot.
Low
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Which areas are part of the semi-arid region in Pakistan?
Most of Sindh, Southern Punjab, and Central Balochistan.
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True or False: The arid region in Pakistan has mild winters and extremely hot summers with very little rainfall.
True
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Which deserts are found in the arid region of Pakistan?
Tharparkar, Cholistan, Thal, and Kharan deserts.
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True or False: The main occupation of people in the arid region is agriculture.
False
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What is the main occupation of people in the arid region of Pakistan?
Cattle rearing.
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Which coastal region of Pakistan has moderate weather?
The coastal strip of Pakistan.
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True or False: In the coastal region, the weather remains hot during winter and mild during summer.
False
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Where are the important ports of Pakistan located?
In the coastal region, including Karachi, Port Qasim, and Gwadar.
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What is a glacier?
A huge mass of ice that starts moving due to gravitational pull and material pressure.
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Which glacier in Pakistan is about 78 kilometers long?
Siachin Glacier in the Karakoram Range.
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Which glacier in Pakistan is about 62 kilometers long?
Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram Range.
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True or False: The Batoora Glacier in Hunza Valley is the longest glacier in Pakistan.
False
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How long is the Batoora Glacier in Hunza Valley?
57 kilometers.
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What is the total length of the glaciers in the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges?
More than 1771 kilometers.
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True or False: The glaciers in the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges are major sources of water for the River Indus and its tributaries.
True
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Which feature of the Northern areas exists due to glaciers?
Beautiful lakes.
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True or False: The Siachin Glacier is one of the longest glaciers in Pakistan.
True
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Fill in the blank: The length of the Siachin Glacier is about _____ kilometers.
78
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True or False: The Batoora Glacier is located in Hunza Valley.
True
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How long is the Batoora Glacier in Hunza Valley?
57 kilometers
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Which of the following is the longest river in Pakistan?
Indus River
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True or False: The Indus River flows from south to north in Pakistan.
False
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Which river is the largest and most important in Pakistan?
Indus River
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How many kilometers long is the Indus River?
2900 kilometers
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Which of the following is not an eastern tributary of the Indus River?
Kabul
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True or False: The eastern tributaries of the Indus River include Sutlaj, Bias, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum.
True
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Which of the following is an eastern tributary of the Indus River?
Chenab
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True or False: The western tributaries of the Indus River include Gilgit, Swat, Panjkora, Kabul, Kurram, Tochi, and Bolan.
True
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What is the vast and fertile plain formed by the erosional and depositional activities of the Indus River and its tributaries called?
Indus Plain
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True or False: The Indus Plain is considered one of the most important and fertile plains in the world.
True
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Where do the rivers in the Interior River System of Balochistan fall?
Into lakes instead of the sea.
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Which of the following are the important lakes in the Interior River System?
Hamoon Mashkhel and Hamoon Lora
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True or False: The rivers in the Interior River System of Balochistan mostly reach the sea.
False
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Which of the following rivers is part of the Interior River System of Pakistan?
Rivers from Raskoh and Chaghi Ranges
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Where do the rivers of the Makran Coast River System flow?
Into the Arabian Sea.
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True or False: The rivers of the Makran Coast River System have many tributaries.
False
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Which rivers are part of the Makran Coast River System?
Hub, Porali, Hangol, and Dashth
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Fill in the blank: The rivers of the Makran Coast River System originate from the Coastal ranges of _____.
Makran
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True or False: The rivers in the Makran Coast River System are primarily located in the Balochistan region.
True
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True or False: A natural region is an area where physical features, climate, natural vegetation, animals, and human activities are the same.
True
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What is the most productive area of Pakistan?
The Indus plain
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Fill in the blank: 80% of the cultivable area of Pakistan is situated in the ____ region.
Indus plain
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True or False: Cotton, wheat, rice, and sugarcane are important crops of the Indus plain.
True
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Which of the following cities are located in the Indus plain?
Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sukkur, Hyderabad
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True or False: The Indus plain has a good canal irrigation system for cultivation.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Indus plain has many big industries like ____ and ____ industries.
Textiles, Sugar
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True or False: The desert areas of Pakistan are highly productive from an economic and commercial point of view.
False
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Where do most people in desert areas of Pakistan live?
As nomads rearing sheep and goats
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True or False: Some desert areas in Pakistan are fertile but lack water for large-scale cultivation.
True
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Fill in the blank: Through canals, the desert of ____ and ____ have been brought under cultivation.
Thar, Cholistan
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Which areas make up the Coastal region of Pakistan?
Delta of Indus River, Karachi coast, Makran Coast
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True or False: The sea breeze keeps the temperature in the Coastal region of Pakistan moderate.
True
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Fill in the blank: The coastal areas of southern Sindh including ____ are thickly populated.
Karachi
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True or False: The coastal areas of Makran are more densely populated than Karachi.
False
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Main occupations of people in the Coastal areas include ____ and ____.
Fishing, Trade
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Which of the following describes the climate of the Coastal region of Pakistan?
Moderate, neither too cold nor too hot
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True or False: The Dry and Semi-Dry Mountainous region of Pakistan receives a high amount of rainfall.
False
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Where are the Dry and Semi-Dry Mountainous regions of Pakistan located?
Extreme north and south-west mountainous areas
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True or False: Winters in the Dry and Semi-Dry Mountainous region are mild, and summers are severe.
False
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Fill in the blank: The main agricultural products of the Dry and Semi-Dry Mountainous region include ____ and ____ fruits.
Grapes, Peaches
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True or False: People in the Dry and Semi-Dry Mountainous region are mostly involved in handicrafts and cattle rearing.
True
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Why do people in the Dry and Semi-Dry Mountainous region migrate towards plains in winter?
Due to severe cold winters
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Fill in the blank: The Dry and Semi-Dry Mountainous region has a ____ population.
Low
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True or False: The Humid and Subhumid Mountainous region in Pakistan includes Shiwalik, Pir Panjal, and some parts of Koh-e-Sufaid.
True
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Fill in the blank: Due to heavy rainfall, the mountains in the Humid and Subhumid Mountainous region have ____ forests.
Evergreen
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True or False: Transportation is difficult in the Humid and Subhumid Mountainous region due to sliding roads and heavy snowfall in winter.
True
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Which of the following regions are included in the Humid and Subhumid Mountainous region?
Shiwalik, Pir Panjal, Koh-e-Sufaid, Murree, Swat, Abbottabad, Parachinar
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True or False: The evergreen forests in the Humid and Subhumid Mountainous region are a shelter for wildlife and birds.
True
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Fill in the blank: Environmental hazards include both pollution and ____ calamities.
Natural
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True or False: Environmental hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and soil erosion can change the environment and affect human life.
True
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Which of the following is a type of environmental hazard?
Air pollution, Water pollution, Earthquake, Drought, Soil erosion
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True or False: Water logging occurs when underground water levels rise and come to the surface.
True
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Fill in the blank: Water logging results in the land becoming ____ and unsuitable for cultivation.
Unproductive
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True or False: Salinity occurs when underground salts come to the surface with evaporated water.
True
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Which method can help solve the problem of water logging and salinity?
Cementing the canals, Installing tube wells, Controlling standing water, Planting salt-absorbing trees like eucalyptus
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True or False: Water logging and salinity cause low agricultural production in Pakistan.
True
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Fill in the blank: Forests in Pakistan cover only ____% of the total area.
4.8
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True or False: Forests provide wood, building materials, fodder for cattle, medicinal herbs, and help in rainfall.
True
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Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation in Pakistan?
Food demand for growing population, Urban expansion, Industrial development, Grazing grounds, Merciless cutting for timber
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Fill in the blank: The main cause of deforestation in Pakistan is the demand for ____ to feed the growing population.
Food
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True or False: Deforestation is caused by the need for urban land expansion and industrial development in Pakistan.
True
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Which of the following causes deforestation?
Food demand, Urban expansion, Industrial development, Grazing grounds, Merciless cutting of trees
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Fill in the blank: Deforestation leads to the removal of forests and the conversion of land for ____ use.
Agricultural
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True or False: Deforestation contributes to environmental degradation and loss of habitat for wildlife.
True
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True or False: Deforestation is a process that is negatively impacting both humans and the environment in Pakistan.
True
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Fill in the blank: One of the steps to stop deforestation is to encourage people to build ____ houses instead of large ones.
Small
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Which of the following is a step to prevent deforestation in Pakistan?
Build residential colonies with small houses, Plant fast-growing trees in deforested areas, Plant low-standard wood forests for fuel, Create awareness about the importance of forests, Enforce strict rules regarding forests, Plant trees in urban areas, Plant fruit trees on hill slopes
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True or False: Trees should be planted in urban areas on roadsides and open spaces to prevent deforestation.
True
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Fill in the blank: Fruit trees should be planted on the slopes of the hills so that they provide ____ and are protected by the people.
Fruits
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True or False: Awareness about the importance of forests should be created to prevent deforestation.
True
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Which of the following should be planted in areas where forests have been removed?
Trees with speedy growth
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True or False: Low-standard wood forests should be planted to be used for fuel purposes, preventing the burning of high-standard forests.
True
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Fill in the blank: To prevent deforestation, strict rules regarding forests should be ____.
Imposed
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True or False: Desertification occurs when fertile land turns into desert due to lack of rainfall and soil erosion.
True
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Which of the following is a cause of desertification?
Low rainfall, Overgrazing, Soil erosion, Soil pollution
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Fill in the blank: Desertification occurs when vegetation is completely vanished and the land becomes ____ and difficult to cultivate again.
Barren
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True or False: Human interference, such as overgrazing and soil pollution, contributes to desertification.
True
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Which of the following is a solution to prevent desertification?
Prevent overgrazing, Prevent soil pollution, Keep industrial wastes away from cultivable land, Plant shrubs to protect land from desert sands
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Fill in the blank: To prevent desertification, shrubs should be planted adjacent to cultivable land to protect it from ____ sands.
Desert
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True or False: Keeping industrial wastes away from cultivable land can prevent desertification.
True
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Fill in the blank: One of the steps to stop desertification is to prevent ____ of the land.
Overgrazing
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True or False: Soil erosion by wind and water is an environmental factor that contributes to desertification.
True
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True or False: Environmental pollution can dangerously affect human life.
True
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Fill in the blank: Pollution that disrupts the balance of natural elements in the environment is called ____ pollution.
Environmental
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Which of the following is a type of environmental pollution?
Air pollution, Water pollution, Land/soil pollution
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True or False: Air pollution is caused by automobiles, factories, and construction activities.
True
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Fill in the blank: One of the major sources of air pollution is the emissions from ____ vehicles.
Automobiles
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Which gases contribute to air pollution from vehicles and factories?
Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen, Carbon monoxide, Sulphur dioxide, Nitrogen oxide
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True or False: Air pollution in urban and industrial areas, such as Karachi and Lahore, is minimal.
False
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Fill in the blank: ____ pollution is caused by the discharge of domestic and industrial waste into rivers and lakes.
Water
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Which of the following is a major cause of water pollution in urban areas?
Domestic waste, Industrial waste, Agricultural runoff
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True or False: Polluted water can cause intestinal and liver diseases.
True
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Fill in the blank: In rural areas, people often use ____ water from ponds, which can become dirty over time.
Rain
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True or False: Clean drinking water is available in most rural areas.
False
240
Which of the following is a major cause of land/soil pollution in densely populated areas?
Rubbish and garbage being thrown outside, Open defecation, Use of pesticides
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Fill in the blank: The pollution of land with garbage and waste makes the food crops and vegetables grown on it ____ and poisonous.
Contaminated
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True or False: Land pollution is mainly caused by the growing population and improper waste disposal.
True
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Which of the following is an effect of land/soil pollution?
Contaminated food crops, Spread of diseases, Destruction of habitats
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True or False: Awareness about environmental pollution should be created at the national and mass level.
True
245
Fill in the blank: The government should plan for industries and urbanization to control ____ growth.
Population
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Which of the following is a primary source of environmental purification?
Trees and plants
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True or False: General awareness about tree plantation should be created at the public level.
True
248
Fill in the blank: Pakistan is located in the ____ part of South Asia.
South West
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Which of the following is the total area of Pakistan?
796096 Sq Km
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True or False: The area of Pakistan is 896096 Sq Km.
False
251
Fill in the blank: The country located to the south of Pakistan is ____.
India
252
Which country is separated from Pakistan by the Wakhan Strip in the North?
Tajikistan
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True or False: Wakhan Strip separates Pakistan from China.
False
254
Fill in the blank: The height of K-2 is ____ meters.
8611
255
Which mountain range is Nanga Parbat located in?
Himalayas
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True or False: Nanga Parbat is located in the Karakorum mountain range.
False
257
Fill in the blank: The Bolan Pass is located in the ____ ranges.
Hindukush
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Which historical pass is located in the Hindukush ranges?
Bolan Pass
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True or False: Lake Hamoon Mush Khail is located in the Balochistan Plateau.
False
260
Fill in the blank: Lake Hamoon Mush Khail is situated in ____.
Balochistan
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Which climatic zone is Pakistan situated in?
Arid
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True or False: Pakistan is situated in the Tropical climatic zone.
False
263
Fill in the blank: Pakistan’s length in the North-South direction is ____ km.
1600