Practice Pakistan Studies questions with answers and explanations.
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Karachi is Pakistan's largest urban center.
It is the country's principal commercial and maritime city.
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A massive landslide blocked the Hunza River in 2010.
The resulting reservoir became known as Attabad Lake.
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The former North-West Frontier Province was renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The change occurred through the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Islamabad lies on the Potohar Plateau in northern Punjab region.
The Margalla Hills rise along its northern edge.
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Baltoro Glacier lies in the central Karakoram.
It provides access toward K2 and the Gasherbrum peaks.
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Article 140A requires provinces to establish elected local governments.
It also provides for devolution of specified responsibilities.
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K2 is part of the Karakoram mountain system.
It is the world's second-highest peak.
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Siachen Glacier lies in the eastern Karakoram.
It is one of the world's longest non-polar glaciers.
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The National Assembly normally continues for five years unless dissolved earlier.
Its term begins from the day of its first meeting.
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Nanga Parbat is the westernmost major peak of the Himalayas.
It rises above the Indus River region.
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The Deosai Plateau lies in Gilgit-Baltistan.
It is known for high-altitude grasslands and wildlife.
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The Senate is a continuing chamber.
Its membership is renewed in staggered terms rather than through full dissolution.
