FIA Sub-Inspector (BS-14) Pakistan Affairs Provinces Geography — Set 3

Provinces Geography MCQs set 3 for FIA Sub-Inspector (BS-14) Pakistan Affairs — 20 solved questions.

FIA Sub-Inspector (BS-14) Pakistan Affairs Provinces Geography — Set 3

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The culture of ___ has its roots in the Indus Valley Civilization.

    • A) Sindh
    • B) Balochistan
    • C) KPK
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Sindh

    Explanation: The correct answer is Sindh. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.

  2. Question 2

    Q2. Naulong Dam (previously known as Nel Sai Dam) is being constructed in which province of Pakistan?

    • A) Punjab
    • B) Sindh
    • C) Balochistan
    • D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Answer: Balochistan

    Explanation: Naulong Dam (formerly Nel Sai Dam) is under construction in Balochistan province on the Mula River near Khuzdar, designed for irrigation and water storage.

  3. Question 3

    Q3. Who is the administrative head of a province?

    • A) Secretary
    • B) Chief Secretary
    • C) Chief Minister
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Chief Secretary

    Explanation: The correct answer is Chief Secretary. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.

  4. Question 4

    Q4. Sindh Sagar Doab is one of the five major doabs of the Punjab province. It is the tract of land between the following rivers:

    • A) Indus and Chenab
    • B) Chenab and Jhelum
    • C) Indus and Jhelum
    • D) Jhelum and Ravi

    Answer: Indus and Jhelum

    Explanation: Sindh Sagar Doab is the tract of land between the Indus and Jhelum rivers - the westernmost and largest of Punjab's five doabs, comprising much of the Thal Desert area.

  5. Question 5

    Q5. Which city of Sindh is famous for date palms?

    • A) Naushahro Feroze
    • B) Sukkur
    • C) Ghotki
    • D) Khairpur

    Answer: Khairpur

    Explanation: Khairpur district in Sindh is the most famous region for date palm cultivation in Pakistan, producing the majority of the country's date output due to its suitable arid climate.

  6. Question 6

    Q6. How many new districts were created in 2004 in the province of Sindh?

    • A) 3
    • B) 4
    • C) 6
    • D) 7

    Answer: 4

    Explanation: In 2004, four new districts were carved out of existing Sindh districts as part of administrative reorganization under the Devolution Plan: Umerkot, Jamshoro, Matiari, and Tando Muhammad Khan (or similar set).

  7. Question 7

    Q7. The biggest district of Pakistan by area is ___________.

    • A) Mastung
    • B) Chagai
    • C) Kalat
    • D) Nushki

    Answer: Chagai

    Explanation: Chagai district in Balochistan is the largest district in Pakistan by area at approximately 44,748 sq. km., and is also famous as the site of Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests.

  8. Question 8

    Q8. The famous statue of the 'Dancing Girl' was found at which Indus Valley site?

    • A) Mohenjo-daro
    • B) Harappa
    • C) Lothal
    • D) Kalibangan

    Answer: Mohenjo-daro

    Explanation: The famous bronze "Dancing Girl" figurine (c. 2500 BCE) was excavated at Mohenjo-daro by British archaeologist Ernest Mackay in 1926 and is now housed in the National Museum of India, New Delhi.

  9. Question 9

    Q9. Name the most polluted river in Pakistan.

    • A) Ravi
    • B) Indus
    • C) Kabul
    • D) Sutlej

    Answer: Ravi

    Explanation: The Ravi River is considered Pakistan's most polluted river, receiving untreated industrial and municipal wastewater from Lahore and other cities, with contamination levels far exceeding safe limits.

  10. Question 10

    Q10. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?

    • A) Punjab
    • B) Balochistan
    • C) Sindh
    • D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Answer: Balochistan

    Explanation: Balochistan, covering approximately 347,190 sq. km., is the largest province of Pakistan by area, constituting about 44% of the country's total land area.

  11. Question 11

    Q11. Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency and declare Delhi the capital of his empire?

    • A) Aram Shah
    • B) Iltutmish
    • C) Balban
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Iltutmish

    Explanation: The correct answer is Iltutmish. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.

  12. Question 12

    Q12. Sirnikot is a Buddhist Site located in the district.

    • A) Tharparkar
    • B) Mirpur Khas
    • C) Naushahro Feroze
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Naushahro Feroze

    Explanation: The correct answer is Naushahro Feroze. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.

  13. Question 13

    Q13. The Indus Valley Civilization developed around ___________.

    • A) 2800 BC
    • B) 2900 BC
    • C) 3300 BC
    • D) 3100 BC

    Answer: 3300 BC

    Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization began developing around 3300 BC, with its mature urban phase flourishing between approximately 2600-1900 BC.

  14. Question 14

    Q14. Who was the first Inspector General (IG) of the Punjab Police?

    • A) Mian Anwar Ali
    • B) A.B. Awan
    • C) S.N. Alam
    • D) Qurban Ali Khan

    Answer: Qurban Ali Khan

    Explanation: Qurban Ali Khan served as the first Inspector General of the Punjab Police after the establishment of a formal police force in the province.

  15. Question 15

    Q15. When did Balochistan get the status of a province?

    • A) 1955
    • B) 1961
    • C) 1970
    • D) None of these

    Answer: 1970

    Explanation: The correct answer is 1970. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.

  16. Question 16

    Q16. The capital of Punjab is:

    • A) Lahore
    • B) Multan
    • C) Faisalabad
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Lahore

    Explanation: The correct answer is Lahore. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.

  17. Question 17

    Q17. When did a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occur in Awaran, a district of Balochistan?

    • A) in 2012
    • B) in 2013
    • C) in 2014
    • D) None of these

    Answer: in 2013

    Explanation: The correct answer is in 2013. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.

  18. Question 18

    Q18. Who was the first female Governor of Sindh?

    • A) Begum Salma Tassaduq Hussain
    • B) Begum Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
    • C) Begum Ra'ana Liaqat Ali Khan
    • D) Begum Khwaja Nazimuddin

    Answer: Begum Ra'ana Liaqat Ali Khan

    Explanation: Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan became the first female Governor of Sindh, serving from 1973 to 1976 after a distinguished career in public service.

  19. Question 19

    Q19. Which province among the following has the Uch Gas Field?

    • A) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • B) Punjab
    • C) Balochistan
    • D) Sindh

    Answer: Balochistan

    Explanation: The Uch Gas Field is located in Balochistan, near the town of Uch Sharif, and is one of the significant natural gas reserves in Pakistan.

  20. Question 20

    Q20. Sajji is a dish originating from which province of Pakistan:

    • A) Sindh
    • B) KP
    • C) Balochistan
    • D) Punjab

    Answer: Balochistan

    Explanation: Sajji is a traditional dish originating from Balochistan, made by marinating and slow-roasting a whole lamb or chicken on an open fire, reflecting the region's nomadic culinary heritage.

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