Practice Middle East MCQs for PPSC Zilladar (Revenue) Geography — topic-wise sets with solved answers.
Q1. Which gulf lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran?
Answer: Persian Gulf
Explanation: The Persian Gulf (also called the Arabian Gulf) lies between the Arabian Peninsula to the southwest and Iran to the northeast, covering approximately 251,000 km². It is a strategically vital waterway containing some of the world's largest oil reserves.
Q2. A Gulf carrier advertises direct premium cabin service to ‘the federation’s capital near Saadiyat cultural district’ rather than the flashier skyline city next door along the shoreline. Which city is that federation capital?
Answer: Abu Dhabi
Explanation: Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) federation and is situated near the Saadiyat Island cultural district, distinct from the commercial skyline of Dubai.
Q3. Which strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara in Turkey?
Answer: Bosphorus
Explanation: The Bosphorus Strait, approximately 31 km long, connects the Black Sea in the north to the Sea of Marmara in the south, dividing Istanbul between Europe and Asia.
Q4. Damascus, the capital of Syria, is considered which of the following?
Answer: Oldest continuously inhabited city in the world
Explanation: Damascus has been continuously inhabited for at least 11,000 years and is widely regarded as one of - if not the - oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, serving as a major centre of civilisation throughout recorded history.
Q5. The Dead Sea, bordering Jordan and Israel, holds which geographical distinction?
Answer: Lowest point on Earth at approximately -430 metres
Explanation: The Dead Sea shoreline sits at approximately 430 metres below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth's land surface, far below sea level.
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