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Glaciers Of Karakoram

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Geography

What is the longest glacier in the Karakoram and the second-longest in the world’s non-polar areas?

A
Hispar Glacier
B
Siachen Glacier
C
Passu Glacier
D
Sokha Glacier
Explanation and memory cue

The Siachen Glacier is the longest glacier in the Karakoram range and the second-longest glacier outside the polar regions, making option B correct. The other glaciers listed are shorter and less significant in length.

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Hydroelectric Projects In India

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Geography

The Nimoo Bazgo Power Project is a run-of-the-river power project on the _________ River situated at Alchi village, 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Leh in the Indian union territory of Ladakh.

A
Neelum
B
Jhelum
C
Chenab
D
Indus
Explanation and memory cue

The Nimoo Bazgo Power Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project located on the Chenab River near Alchi village, about 75 kilometers from Leh in the union territory of Ladakh, India. Therefore, the correct river is the Chenab, not the Indus.

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Mountain Formation

medium
Geography

Tethys’s deposits finally turned out to be which mountain range?

A
Western Ghats
B
Himalayas
C
Karakoram
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Tethys Ocean's sediment deposits were uplifted to form the Himalayan mountain range due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Hence, the deposits of the ancient Tethys Ocean are now part of the Himalayas.

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Physical Geography Of Pakistan

easy
Geography

The extinct volcanic peak of Koh-i-Sultan is in ___________?

A
Turkmenistan
B
Turkey
C
Iran
D
Pakistan
Explanation and memory cue

Koh-i-Sultan is an extinct volcanic peak located in Pakistan, specifically in the Balochistan region. Therefore, option D is correct.

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Satellite Navigation Systems

medium
Geography

Which country uses the China-based BeiDou system, along with GPS, to assist with urban planning, surveying and mapping, environmental supervision, disaster relief efforts, traffic monitoring, and other fields?

A
Uruguay
B
Italy
C
Brazil
D
Pakistan
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan uses the BeiDou system, a Chinese satellite navigation system, alongside GPS for various applications including urban planning, surveying, environmental supervision, disaster relief, and traffic monitoring. This makes option D correct.

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Mountain Ranges Of Pakistan

easy
Geography

Tirich Mir (peak) is located in which mountain range?

A
Hindukash
B
Karakuram
C
Suleman
D
Koh-e-Sufaid
Explanation and memory cue

Tirich Mir is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush mountain range, located in northern Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Hindukash.

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Geographical Location Of Pakistan

easy
Geography

Geographically, Pakistan is situated in __________?

A
Central Asia
B
South Asia
C
North Asia
D
East Asia
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan is geographically located in South Asia, bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, and China to the north.

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Rivers of Pakistan

medium
Geography

What is the total length of the Indus River?

A
2900 km
B
2514 km
C
3180 km
D
7854 km
Explanation and memory cue

The total length of the Indus River is approximately 2,900 kilometers, making option A the correct answer. Other options either underestimate or greatly overestimate the river's length.

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Space Technology

medium
Geography

Which country launched its first operational earth observation satellite, "Taifa-1"?

A
Kenya
B
Nigeria
C
Ethiopia
D
Tanzania
Explanation and memory cue

Kenya launched its first operational earth observation satellite named Taifa-1, marking a significant milestone in its space program. This satellite is designed for earth observation purposes, confirming Kenya as the correct answer.

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Country Analogies

medium
Geography

France : Spain : Germany :: ?

A
Japan : China : Turkey
B
Sri Lanka : Japan : India
C
Iraq : Kuwait : Iran
D
Canada : California : Mexico
Explanation and memory cue

The question appears to be an analogy involving countries. France, Spain, and Germany are all countries in Europe, so the correct analogy should be a set of countries from the same continent. Option A (Japan, China, Turkey) are all countries in Asia (Turkey is transcontinental but often included in Asia for such analogies), making it the best fit. Other options include a mix of countries and a state (California), or countries from different regions, which do not form a consistent analogy.