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Borders & Strategic Location MCQs (101–110)

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101.
Past Paper MCQ
Which country lies in the north of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. China
One-liner
China lies to the north of Pakistan, sharing a border of approximately 599 km along the Karakoram Range.
102.
The gateway to Central Asia is ?
Correct Answer: C. Gwadar
One-liner
The gateway to Central Asia is Gwadar, a deep-sea port located in Balochistan, Pakistan.
103.
Gilgit-Baltistan shares a border with the Xinjiang (Uyghur) autonomous region of which country?
Correct Answer: B. China
One-liner
Gilgit-Baltistan shares its northern border with the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.
104.
Which country does Pakistan's border touch?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
Pakistan shares its borders with China, India, Iran, and Afghanistan — so the correct answer is All of these.
105.
Which sea is located to the south of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. Arabian Sea
One-liner
The Arabian Sea is located to the south of Pakistan, forming its southern coastline.
106.
Which country has the shortest boundary with Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. China
One-liner
Pakistan shares its shortest international border with China, spanning approximately 523 kilometers.
107.
Pakistan is bounded on and by Afghanistan.
Correct Answer: A. North and Northwest
One-liner
Pakistan is bounded on the North and Northwest by Afghanistan.
108.
Where is the Mohammad Ali Jinnah Naval Base located?
Correct Answer: B. Ormara, Balochistan
One-liner
The Mohammad Ali Jinnah Naval Base is located at Ormara, Balochistan.
109.
In which century did the Khan of Kalat give Gwadar and Jiwani Ports to Oman?
Correct Answer: D. 16th century
One-liner
The Khan of Kalat gave Gwadar and Jiwani Ports to Oman in the 16th century.
110.
Which two ports were given to Oman by the Khan of Kalat in the 16th century?
Correct Answer: C. Gwadar and Jiwani
One-liner
The Khan of Kalat gifted the ports of Gwadar and Jiwani to Oman in the 16th century.

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