Geographical Features | MCQs

Explanation

Chitral is a town situated on the Chitral River in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Chitral served as the capital of the Chitral princely state that encompassed the region until its direct incorporation into West Pakistan in 1969. 

Area: 57 km²

Explanation

The Makran Coastal Highway from Karachi in Sindh province to Gwadar in Balochistan 

This highway is also known as N-10 or National Highway 10

Highway Length is 653 km (406 mi)

The Construction started in 2002 

It was completed in 2004.

Highway covers Major cities:

• Karachi
• Ormara
• Pasni
• Gwadar

Explanation

The M8 Motorway is the longest one in Pakistan

M8 is the 892KM long from Ratodero to Gwadar.

The Motorway is partially operational and the remaining road is currently under construction

The M8 will have 4-lanes

**History**

The M8 is being constructed by Pakistan's National Highway Authority. 

Construction of the M8 commenced on 15 October 2004

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Explanation

Usage of Beside & Besides.

Beside means adjacent while besides means in addition to/apart from.

There was a small table beside the bed. What do you like besides playing cricket?

Usage of Across

Across has 3 different meanings.

Explanation

• The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is also known as the Friendship Highway in China and N-35 in Pakistan.
• It was built by the governments of Pakistan and China and completed in 1979.
• Starting from Hassan Abdal, it spans 1,300 (810 miles) km in Pakistan.
• The Silk Route is also referred to as the Karakoram Highway.
• The Karakoram Range, located between China and Pakistan.
• It is traversed by the Karakoram Highway.
• It connects the two countries via the Khunjerab Pass.

Explanation

The Silk Route is also known as Karakoram Highway

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Explanation

Kashmore District is a part of Larkana Division.

Its old name was Khizmor.

Its border is connected with Punjab and Balochistan provinces.

Explanation

It links Pakistan to China

Its length in Pakistan is 810 km 

It is located in Karakarm range