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341. Murre of Sindh is called to __________?

  • A. Karoonjar Mountains
  • B. Makli Hills
  • C. Rohri Hills
  • D. Gorkh Hill Station

Explanation: Gorakh Hill Station is called the Murree of Sindh because it is a cool highland resort in the otherwise hot province. The Karoonjar, Makli and Rohri Hills are different geographical features.

Correct answer: Gorkh Hill Station

342. Gibraltar of Sindh is called to _________?

  • A. Kirthar ranges
  • B. Karoonjar Mountains
  • C. Gawadar
  • D. Makli Hills

Explanation: Makli Hills are known as the Gibraltar of Sindh in local general knowledge, partly because of their elevated and historically strategic setting. Makli is also famous for its vast historic necropolis near Thatta.

Correct answer: Makli Hills

343. Largest District of AJk by area is__________?

  • A. Poonch District
  • B. Muzaffarabad District
  • C. Neelum District
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Neelum District is the largest district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir by area, extending through the Neelum Valley along the Line of Control. Poonch and Muzaffarabad are smaller districts by area.

Correct answer: Neelum District

344. G.T Road was constructed by __________?

  • A. Altimush
  • B. Muhammad Taghluq
  • C. Feroz Taghluq
  • D. Sher Shah Suri

Explanation: Sher Shah Suri constructed and improved the Grand Trunk Road to connect major cities of the subcontinent. It ran broadly from Bengal towards Peshawar and beyond.

Correct answer: Sher Shah Suri

345. Karakoram highway is also known as___________?

  • A. N-655
  • B. N-35
  • C. N-25
  • D. N-135

Explanation: The Karakoram Highway is designated National Highway N-35. It connects Pakistan with China through the Khunjerab Pass.

Correct answer: N-35

346. Which City name of Pakistan means,"The Forest in the Sky"??

  • A. Hunza
  • B. Chilas
  • C. Shugran
  • D. Gilgit

Explanation: Shogran, more accurately spelled Shogran rather than “Shugran,” is commonly explained as meaning “forest in the sky” and is a hill resort in Kaghan Valley. It is not Hunza, Chilas or Gilgit.

Correct answer: Shugran

347. Total area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including FATA is__________?

  • A. 74,521 Square KM
  • B. 27,220 Square KM
  • C. 101,741 Square KM
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was about 74,521 square kilometres and the former FATA covered about 27,220 square kilometres. Their combined area was therefore 101,741 square kilometres.

Correct answer: 101,741 Square KM

348. Khojak pass connects Chaman with___________?

  • A. Sawat
  • B. Qila Abdullah
  • C. Kharan
  • D. Wakhan

Explanation: Khojak Pass lies near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and connects Chaman with Qila Abdullah. It is an important route through the Toba Kakar range.

Correct answer: Qila Abdullah

349. Karoonjhar Mountains are located in__________?

  • A. Khairpur
  • B. Thatta
  • C. Sanghar
  • D. Tharparkar
  • E. None of these

Explanation: The Karoonjhar Mountains lie in the Tharparkar district of southeastern Sindh, close to the Nagarparkar area. They are known for their granite formations and cultural significance.

Correct answer: Tharparkar

350. where is Kalash valley?

  • A. KPK
  • B. Sindh
  • C. Balochistan
  • D. Punjab

Explanation: The Kalash valleys are located in Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They are associated with the Kalash people and include Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir valleys.

Correct answer: KPK