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Tarbela Dam location

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Tarbela Dam is located in ____ district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Correct answer: C

A
Peshawar
B
Abbotabad
C
Haripur
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Tarbela Dam is located in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This is a well-known fact about the dam's geographical location.

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Mountain ranges

medium2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Name the largest or longest mountain range in the world.

Correct answer: A

A
Andes
Correct
B
Karakoram
C
Himalaya
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching about 7,000 km along the western coast of South America. While the Himalayas contain the highest peaks, the Andes are the longest.

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Oceans

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Seychelles is located in which ocean?

Correct answer: A

A
Indian Ocean
Correct
B
Pacific Ocean
C
Antarctic Ocean
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Seychelles is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. Therefore, the correct answer is Indian Ocean.

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Deserts

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Which continent has no desert?

Correct answer: C

A
Asia
B
Africa
C
Europe
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Europe is the only continent among the options that does not have a desert. Asia and Africa both contain large deserts, such as the Gobi and Sahara, respectively. Therefore, Europe is the correct answer.

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Country name

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Myanmar is the changed name of which country?

Correct answer: B

A
Maldives
B
Burma
Correct
C
Mexico
D
Niger
Explanation and memory cue

Myanmar is the current name of the country formerly known as Burma. The name was officially changed by the military government in 1989.

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Capital Cities

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Ankara is the capital of which country?

Correct answer: A

A
Turkey
Correct
B
China
C
India
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, making option A the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as China and India have different capitals, and 'None of these' does not apply.

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Sindh Sagar Doab

medium2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

The central section of the Sindh Sāgar Doāb is located in which desert?

Correct answer: B

A
Thar
B
Thal
Correct
C
Cholistan
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Sindh Sagar Doab lies between the Indus and Jhelum rivers, and its central section is primarily located in the Thal Desert, not the Thar Desert. The Thar Desert lies further southeast, while Cholistan is in the southeast Punjab region.

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Country name

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

"Myanmar" is the new name of which country?

Correct answer: A

A
Burma
Correct
B
Niger
C
Tibet
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Myanmar is the new official name of the country formerly known as Burma. The name change was made in 1989 by the ruling military government.

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Amazon rainforest coverage

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Which of the following countries are covered by the Amazon rainforest?

Correct answer: B

A
Canada, Mexico, USA
B
Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia
Correct
C
South Africa, Zambia, South Sudan
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Amazon rainforest spans several South American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia, making option B correct. Option A lists countries in North America, which are not part of the Amazon rainforest.

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Rani Kot approach

medium2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Rani Kot in Jamshoro district is most easily approachable from:

Correct answer: A

A
Sehwan
Correct
B
Sann
C
Thano Bula Khan
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Rani Kot Fort, located in Jamshoro district, is most easily approachable from Sehwan. Sehwan is a well-known nearby town providing access routes to Rani Kot, whereas Sann and Thano Bula Khan are farther or less direct.

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Antarctica area percentage

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

What percentage of the Earth's total land area does the continent Antarctica cover?

Correct answer: A

A
2.75 %
Correct
B
1.9 %
C
3.5 %
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Antarctica covers approximately 2.75% of the Earth's total land area, making option A the correct choice. This percentage is widely accepted in geographical data.

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Indus River discharge

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

The Indus River falls into the Arabian Sea near ____.

Correct answer: C

A
Karachi
B
Chakwal
C
Badin
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Indus River flows into the Arabian Sea near the coastal town of Badin in Pakistan. Karachi is a major city nearby but the river's delta and mouth are closer to Badin.

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Countries by area

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

The largest country in the world by area is?

Correct answer: A

A
Russia
Correct
B
China
C
India
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Russia is the largest country in the world by area, covering over 17 million square kilometers, which is significantly larger than China, India, or any other country.

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High peaks in Pakistan

medium2021FIA Assistant Paper 15-12-2021
GeographyFIA

How many peaks in Pakistan are higher than 8000 meters?

Correct answer: B

A
5
B
6
Correct
C
7
D
8
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan has six peaks higher than 8000 meters, including K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum II, and Gasherbrum III (sometimes counted). The most commonly accepted count is six 8000-meter peaks in Pakistan.

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Murre mountain range

easy2021
GeographyFIA

Murre is located in which mountain range?

Correct answer: A

A
Pir Panjal
Correct
B
Karakoram
C
Himalaya
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Murre is a hill station located in the Pir Panjal mountain range, which is part of the lower Himalayas in Pakistan. Therefore, option A is correct.

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Thal Desert length

medium2021
GeographyFIA

What is the total length of the Thal Desert?

Correct answer: C

A
approximately 190 miles
B
approximately 390 miles
C
approximately 290 miles
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Thal Desert in Pakistan stretches approximately 290 miles (about 470 kilometers) in length, making option C the most accurate. The other options underestimate or do not correctly represent the desert's length.

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Highest mountain peak in Japan

easy2021
GeographyFIA

Which is the highest mountain peak in Japan?

Correct answer: B

A
Mount Tate
B
Mount Fuji
Correct
C
Mount Osaka
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain peak in Japan, standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). It is a well-known symbol of Japan and is higher than Mount Tate and Mount Osaka.

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Lake Victoria length

easy2021
GeographyFIA

What is the total length of Lake Victoria?

Correct answer: C

A
137 km
B
237 km
C
337 km
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Lake Victoria has a maximum length of approximately 337 kilometers (about 210 miles) from north to south. This is the commonly accepted total length of the lake. The original question's correct answer was 'A' (137 km), which is incorrect. The correct answer is 'C' (337 km). This is supported by multiple authoritative sources including Encyclopaedia Britannica and Wikipedia.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts count

easy2021
GeographyFIA

What is the total number of districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

Correct answer: C

A
32
B
33
C
34
Correct
D
35
Explanation and memory cue

As of the latest administrative divisions, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan has 34 districts. Therefore, option C is correct.

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Hottest desert of the world

easy2021
GeographyFIA

Which is the hottest desert in the world?

Correct answer: D

A
Sahara
B
Thar
C
Cholistan
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The hottest desert in the world is the Lut Desert in Iran, which is not listed among the options. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer since Sahara, Thar, and Cholistan are not the hottest deserts globally.

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Pakistan provinces

easy2021FIA ASI Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Which is the smallest province of Pakistan by area?

Correct answer: A

A
Sindh
Correct
B
KPK
C
Punjab
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Sindh is the smallest province of Pakistan by area, smaller than Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Punjab. Therefore, option A is correct.

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Deserts - locations

easy2021FIA ASI Paper 14-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Where is the Gobi Desert located?

Correct answer: D

A
Australia and Europe
B
Saudi Arabia and Yemen
C
Iran and Iraq
D
China and Mongolia
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The Gobi Desert is located in northern China and southern Mongolia, making option D the correct answer. The other options list regions where the Gobi Desert is not found.

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Deserts (Dasht-e-Lut)

easy2021FIA ASI Paper 15-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Dasht-e-Lut desert is located in which country?

Correct answer: B

A
Iraq
B
Iran
Correct
C
India
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Dasht-e-Lut desert is located in Iran. It is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth, known for its unique geological features.

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Mountains

easy2021FIA ASI Paper 21-12-2021
GeographyFIA

What is the highest mountain of the Himalayan range in Pakistan?

Correct answer: C

A
Nanga Parbat
B
K3
C
K2
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

K2 is the highest mountain in the Himalayan range located in Pakistan, standing at 8,611 meters. Nanga Parbat is also in Pakistan but is lower than K2. Therefore, the correct answer is K2.

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Sir Creek

medium2021FIA ASI Paper 21-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Sir Creek is important to Pakistan because:

Correct answer: B

A
It is environmentally important to prevent coastal wetlands from degradation
B
It is a territorial part of Pakistan
Correct
C
It separates Rajasthan from Sindh
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Sir Creek is a disputed territorial area between India and Pakistan, making it strategically and politically important to Pakistan. While environmental concerns exist, the primary importance is territorial sovereignty.