Why did Quaid-e-Azam say that Kashmir is the lifeline of Pakistan?

A. All five major rivers of Pakistan originate from Kashmir

B. Kashmir contains the largest coal reserves for Pakistan's energy needs

C. Kashmir is the only route connecting Pakistan to Central Asian states

D. Kashmir provides the sole source of natural gas to Pakistan

The Lansdowne Bridge over Indus river connects ?

D. Dera Ismail Khan – Bhakkar

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41.
The first water accord was signed among the provinces in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1991
One-liner
The first water accord among the provinces of Pakistan was signed in 1991.
42.
River Sutlej rises in Tibet (China) and meets the Indus. Its length is kms.
Correct Answer: C. 1,370
One-liner
The Sutlej River has a total length of 1,370 kilometers from its origin in Tibet to its confluence with the Indus River.
43.
When was the Water Apportionment Accord signed between provinces of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. 1991
One-liner
The Water Apportionment Accord between the provinces of Pakistan was signed in 1991.
44.
How many barrages are there in Sindh?
Correct Answer: C. 3
One-liner
There are 3 barrages in Sindh: Sukkur Barrage, Kotri Barrage, and Guddu Barrage.
45.
Indus River falls into Arabian Sea near
Correct Answer: A. Karachi
One-liner
The Indus River falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi, forming the Indus Delta in Sindh province.
46.
Most of Pakistan's rivers flow into:
Correct Answer: B. Indus
One-liner
Most of Pakistan's rivers flow into the Indus River, which is the country's longest and most vital river system.
47.
Why did Quaid-e-Azam say that Kashmir is the lifeline of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A. All five major rivers of Pakistan originate from Kashmir
One-liner
Quaid-e-Azam called Kashmir the lifeline of Pakistan because all five major rivers of Pakistan originate from Kashmir.
48.
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Indus River originates from?
Correct Answer: A. Tibet
One-liner
The Indus River originates from the Tibet plateau near Lake Mansarovar.
49.
In which plateau/range are the Soan & Haro Rivers located?
Correct Answer: D. Potohar Plateau
One-liner
The Soan and Haro Rivers are located in the Potohar Plateau.
50.
The Lansdowne Bridge over Indus river connects ?
Correct Answer: A. Sukkur – Rohri
One-liner
The Lansdowne Bridge over the Indus River connects Sukkur – Rohri in Sindh province.

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