Sample Quizzes For Preparation: Location of Pakistan: Tropic of Cancer, Latitudes 30°N, 36°N, Longitudes 64°E, 70°E and 76°E
O Level And IGCSE Pakistan Studies – The Environment of Pakistan
Quiz: Location of Pakistan
1. Between which latitudes does Pakistan lie?
A. 20°N – 35°N
B. 24°N – 37°N
C. 26°N – 40°N
D. 22°N – 32°N
2. Between which longitudes does Pakistan extend?
A. 60°E – 75°E
B. 61°E – 77°E
C. 63°E – 80°E
D. 62°E – 76°E
3. The Tropic of Cancer lies at:
A. 30°N
B. 36°N
C. 23.5°N
D. 20°N
4. The Tropic of Cancer passes just south of:
A. Pakistan
B. China
C. Afghanistan
D. Iran
5. Which latitude passes through central Pakistan (Punjab and Balochistan)?
A. 20°N
B. 23°N
C. 30°N
D. 36°N
6. Which latitude passes through northern Pakistan (KPK and Gilgit-Baltistan)?
A. 23°N
B. 30°N
C. 36°N
D. 40°N
7. Which longitude lies along the western border near Balochistan and Iran?
A. 64°E
B. 70°E
C. 76°E
D. 61°E
8. Which longitude passes roughly through central Pakistan?
A. 64°E
B. 70°E
C. 76°E
D. 61°E
9. Which longitude is closest to Pakistan’s eastern border with India?
A. 64°E
B. 70°E
C. 76°E
D. 61°E
10. Which sea lies to the south of Pakistan?
A. Red Sea
B. Black Sea
C. Arabian Sea
D. Caspian Sea
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11. Approximate length of Pakistan’s coastline is:
A. 800 km
B. 1,046 km
C. 1,500 km
D. 2,000 km
12. Which country borders Pakistan to the east?
A. Iran
B. Afghanistan
C. China
D. India
13. Which country borders Pakistan to the west along with Afghanistan?
A. Nepal
B. Iran
C. Turkey
D. Sri Lanka
14. Pakistan shares its northern border with which two countries?
A. India and China
B. China and Afghanistan
C. Afghanistan and Iran
D. China and Nepal
15. Which mountain ranges form Pakistan’s northern boundary?
A. Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Karakoram
B. Alps, Rockies, Andes
C. Zagros, Taurus, Elburz
D. Nilgiris, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats
16. The Durand Line marks the border between Pakistan and:
A. Iran
B. Afghanistan
C. China
D. India
17. Which province lies on Pakistan’s western border with Iran?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. KPK
18. Which province borders both Afghanistan and China?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Gilgit-Baltistan
D. Balochistan
19. Which province borders the Arabian Sea?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh and Balochistan
C. KPK
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
20. Which province lies in central-east Pakistan and is known for fertile plains?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. KPK
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21. Which province is the largest by area?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. KPK
22. Which disputed region lies in the northeast of Pakistan?
A. Gilgit-Baltistan
B. Azad Jammu & Kashmir
C. Sindh
D. Balochistan
23. Which city is closest to longitude 64°E?
A. Gwadar
B. Lahore
C. Karachi
D. Peshawar
24. Which city is located near longitude 76°E close to Indian border?
A. Quetta
B. Lahore
C. Gwadar
D. Gilgit
25. Which province is mountainous and lies in northwest Pakistan?
A. Sindh
B. Punjab
C. KPK
D. Balochistan
26. Pakistan’s location gives it access to which three regions?
A. Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia
B. Europe, East Asia, South America
C. Africa, Oceania, Antarctica
D. North America, Central America, South America
27. Which important modern port highlights Pakistan’s strategic location?
A. Karachi Port
B. Gwadar Port
C. Port Qasim
D. Chabahar Port
28. Pakistan signed a border agreement with China in which year?
A. 1947
B. 1955
C. 1963
D. 1971
29. Pakistan’s coastline is important for:
A. Agriculture
B. International trade and navy
C. Mountaineering
D. Desert expansion
30. Pakistan’s location is often described as a bridge between:
A. East and West
B. North and South America
C. Africa and Europe
D. Pacific and Atlantic
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Answer key and explanations
1. B – Pakistan lies between 24°N and 37°N.
2. B – Extent is 61°E – 77°E.
3. C – Tropic of Cancer is 23.5°N.
4. A – Passes just south of Pakistan.
5. C – 30°N runs across central Pakistan.
6. C – 36°N runs through northern areas.
7. A – 64°E marks western boundary.
8. B – 70°E passes through central Pakistan.
9. C – 76°E is near eastern border.
10. C – Arabian Sea lies south.
11. B – Coastline is ~1,046 km.
12. D – India lies to the east.
13. B – Iran borders to the southwest.
14. B – China and Afghanistan share northern border.
15. A – Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Karakoram ranges.
16. B – Durand Line separates Pakistan and Afghanistan.
17. C – Balochistan borders Iran.
18. C – Gilgit-Baltistan borders both.
19. B – Sindh and Balochistan have Arabian Sea coastline.
20. A – Punjab has fertile plains.
21. C – Balochistan is the largest by area.
22. B – Azad Jammu & Kashmir is disputed.
23. A – Gwadar is near 64°E.
24. B – Lahore is near 76°E.
25. C – KPK is mountainous.
26. A – Connects Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia.
27. B – Gwadar Port is modern and strategic.
28. C – Border agreement with China signed 1963.
29. B – Coastline aids trade and defense.
30. A – Pakistan is a bridge between East and West.