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461. Just after partition, when did India cut off Pakistan's water supply without notice thus creating drought like condition?
- A. February, 1948
- B. March, 1948
- C. April 1948
- D. May, 1948
Explanation: India stopped the flow of water from the Eastern Punjab rivers on 1 April 1948, creating a serious crisis for Pakistan's irrigation system. The dispute was later addressed through the Indus Waters Treaty.
Correct answer: April 1948462. Which is the longest river of Pakistan?
- A. River Ravi
- B. Indus River
- C. River Cheenab
- D. River Jehlum
Explanation: The Indus is Pakistan’s longest and most important river, flowing from the northern mountains to the Arabian Sea. Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum are major tributaries of the Indus system.
Correct answer: Indus River463. Who inaugurated Guddu barrage ?
- A. Iskandar Mirza
- B. Ayub khan
- C. Yahya khan
- D. Z.A Bhutto
Explanation: Guddu Barrage was inaugurated by President Ayub Khan in 1962. Iskander Mirza laid its foundation stone earlier, so he is the tempting alternative in this pair of questions.
Correct answer: Ayub khan464. Who laid the foundation stone of Guddu Barrage?
- A. General Ayub Khan
- B. President Iskander Mirza
- C. Hussain Shaheed Suharwardi
- D. Malik Feroze Noon
Explanation: President Iskander Mirza laid the foundation stone of Guddu Barrage on 2 February 1957. Ayub Khan later inaugurated the completed barrage, which explains the confusion between the two names.
Correct answer: President Iskander Mirza465. When the foundation stone of Guddu Barrage was laid?
- A. 2nd Feb 1957
- B. 2nd March 1957
- C. 22 Feb 1958
- D. 12 March 1958
Explanation: The foundation stone of Guddu Barrage was laid on 2 February 1957. Its construction and later inauguration occurred under different leadership, so the 1957 date should not be confused with its completion date.
Correct answer: 2nd Feb 1957466. The Ghaggar-Hakra river is located in India and _________?
- A. Bangladesh
- B. Nepal
- C. Pakistan
- D. Afghanistan
Explanation: The Ghaggar-Hakra is an ancient river system whose course is traced through northwestern India and Pakistan. In Pakistan it is linked especially with the Cholistan region, where it is often associated with the Hakra channel.
Correct answer: Pakistan467. M5 connect which cities:
- A. Islamabad-to-Pheshawar
- B. Islamabad-to-Lahore
- C. Multan-to-Sukkur
- D. Multan-to-Faisalabad
Explanation: The M-5 is the Multan-Sukkur Motorway, forming a major section of the north-south motorway network. Islamabad-Peshawar is the M-1, while Islamabad-Lahore is linked mainly with the M-2.
Correct answer: Multan-to-Sukkur468. Old name of jehlum river is _______?
- A. satadru
- B. vitasta
- C. satlaj
- D. None of These
Explanation: Vitasta was the ancient Sanskrit name of the Jhelum River, while Satadru refers to the Sutlej. Satlaj is simply another modern name for Sutlej, not Jhelum.
Correct answer: vitasta469. The length of the Tarbela dam is __________?
- A. 9000 ft.
- B. 5900 ft.
- C. 13000 ft.
- D. 4500 ft.Geographic Reference
Explanation: The Tarbela Dam is approximately 9,000 feet long, or about 2,743 metres. Its large embankment is built across the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Correct answer: 9000 ft.470. What is the length of Hingol River?
- A. 559 km
- B. 560 km
- C. 561 km
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Hingol River is generally recorded as approximately 560 kilometres long. It flows through Balochistan and reaches the Arabian Sea near Hingol National Park.
Correct answer: 560 km