CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Dust storms are most likely during the hot dry season in:
A. The plains and desert margins
B. Permanent glacier zones
C. Deep coastal waters
D. Alpine snowfields only
Correct Answer: A
Strong convection and dry loose soil favour dust storms in the hot pre-monsoon season.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
The summer monsoon has its strongest influence in Pakistan's:
A. Northeastern and eastern regions
B. Far western deserts only
C. Makran coast only
D. Chagai Hills only
Correct Answer: A
Moist monsoon currents affect northeastern Punjab, Kashmir, and adjoining northern/eastern regions most strongly.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Balochistan often experiences large daily and seasonal temperature ranges because of:
A. Continentality, dryness, and elevation
B. Dense tropical forests
C. Warm ocean currents everywhere
D. Permanent monsoon cloud
Correct Answer: A
Dry air, inland location, and plateau elevation allow rapid heating and cooling.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Why is Karachi's temperature range generally smaller than that of inland cities?
A. Marine influence of the Arabian Sea
B. Permanent snow cover
C. Higher altitude than Quetta
D. Location inside a rainforest
Correct Answer: A
The sea heats and cools more slowly than land, moderating Karachi's temperatures.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
The highest mountain areas of Pakistan experience mainly a:
A. Highland or alpine climate
B. Tropical rainforest climate
C. Hot desert climate at all elevations
D. Uniform coastal climate
Correct Answer: A
High altitude produces cold winters, cool summers, snow, and alpine conditions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Pakistan's annual rainfall generally decreases from:
A. Northeast toward southwest
B. Southwest toward northeast
C. West toward east only
D. Coast toward every inland area equally
Correct Answer: A
The northeast receives stronger monsoon influence, while much of the southwest is very dry.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Winter rainfall in northern and western Pakistan is mainly brought by:
A. Western disturbances
B. Trade winds from Australia
C. Equatorial calm belts
D. Local sea breezes only
Correct Answer: A
Mid-latitude western disturbances bring winter rain and mountain snow, especially to western and northern Pakistan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Pakistan's main summer monsoon season generally occurs during:
A. December–February
B. March–May
C. June–September
D. October–November only
Correct Answer: C
Most monsoon rainfall arrives from June to September.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
How many broad seasons are commonly recognized in Pakistan's climate?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Six
Correct Answer: C
A common classification recognizes winter, hot dry season, summer monsoon, and post-monsoon season.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
The climate of most of Pakistan is broadly:
A. Arid to semi-arid
B. Equatorial rainforest
C. Polar
D. Mediterranean throughout
Correct Answer: A
Low rainfall and high evaporation make much of Pakistan arid or semi-arid.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which group contains only major ports or coastal towns of Balochistan?
A. Gwadar, Ormara, Pasni
B. Lahore, Multan, Sialkot
C. Peshawar, Mardan, Swat
D. Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza
Correct Answer: A
Gwadar, Ormara, and Pasni are major settlements along the Makran coast of Balochistan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which vegetation type is especially characteristic of the Indus Delta?
A. Mangrove forest
B. Alpine tundra
C. Deodar forest
D. Juniper woodland
Correct Answer: A
Salt-tolerant mangroves grow in the tidal creeks and mudflats of the Indus Delta.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Churna Island lies off the coast near:
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Peshawar
D. Skardu
Correct Answer: A
Churna is a small rocky island in the Arabian Sea west of Karachi.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Manora is located near the harbour of:
A. Karachi
B. Gwadar
C. Pasni
D. Ormara
Correct Answer: A
Manora forms part of the coastal setting at the entrance to Karachi Harbour.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Astola Island lies off the coast of:
A. Balochistan
B. Punjab
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
Correct Answer: A
Astola lies in the Arabian Sea off the Makran coast near Pasni.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which is commonly described as Pakistan's largest offshore island?
A. Astola Island
B. Manora Island
C. Bundal Island
D. Churna Island
Correct Answer: A
Astola, also called Jezira Haft Talar, is Pakistan's largest offshore island.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Gwadar is located on a distinctive:
A. Hammerhead-shaped peninsula
B. River island
C. Glacial moraine
D. Volcanic crater lake
Correct Answer: A
Gwadar occupies a hammerhead-shaped peninsula joined to the mainland by a narrow sandy isthmus.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
The Makran Coast lies mainly in:
A. Balochistan
B. Punjab
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
Correct Answer: A
Makran is the long, arid coastal region of southern Balochistan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
The Indus Delta is located in:
A. Sindh
B. Punjab
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
Correct Answer: A
The Indus spreads into distributaries and tidal creeks before reaching the Arabian Sea in Sindh.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Pakistan's coast borders mainly the:
A. Arabian Sea
B. Mediterranean Sea
C. Bay of Bengal
D. Caspian Sea
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan coasts face the Arabian Sea; the far southwest approaches the Gulf of Oman.