Which two regions meet at the location of Pakistan, giving it strategic importance?

D. Central Asia and Middle East

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Past Paper MCQ
Pakistan lies in the tropic zone of _?
Correct Answer: A. Tropic of Cancer
One-liner
Pakistan lies in the tropic zone of the Tropic of Cancer.
2.
How many sides of Pakistan are surrounded by land?
Correct Answer: C. Three
One-liner
Pakistan is surrounded by land on three sides, while its southern side opens to the Arabian Sea.
3.
Which two countries are separated by the Wakhan Corridor?
Correct Answer: D. Tajikistan and Pakistan
One-liner
The Wakhan Corridor separates Tajikistan and Pakistan, serving as a narrow strip of Afghan territory that prevents these two countries from sharing a direct border.
4.
Which of the following longitudes is the standard meridian of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. 74°22'E
One-liner
The standard meridian of Pakistan is 74°22'E.
5.
Which two regions meet at the location of Pakistan, giving it strategic importance?
Correct Answer: D. Central Asia and Middle East
One-liner
Pakistan is strategically located at the crossroads of Central Asia and Middle East, giving it geopolitical and economic significance.
6.
Which from the following countries is not bordered by Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh
One-liner
Bangladesh is not bordered by Pakistan; the two countries are separated by India.
7.
Past Paper MCQ
The Gateway of Pakistan is located in _?
Correct Answer: B. Sindh
One-liner
The Gateway of Pakistan is located in Sindh.
8.
Past Paper MCQ
How many countries share border with Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. 4
One-liner
Pakistan shares its border with 4 countries: India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China.
9.
Past Paper MCQ
Which area separates Pakistan from Tajikistan?
Correct Answer: A. Wakhan Corridor
One-liner
The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of Afghan territory that separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
10.
Past Paper MCQ
Which of the following countries is a non-Muslim neighbor of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
One-liner
Pakistan's non-Muslim neighbors are China and India, but since India is not listed among the given options, the correct answer is None of these.

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