Geo-Strategic Importance of Pakistan MCQS

1. Which of the following best describes Pakistan’s geo-strategic location?
(A) Located at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East
(B) Located in the heart of Africa
(C) Located in Southeast Asia
(D) Located in Europe

2. Which major global project passes through Pakistan, connecting China to the Arabian Sea?
(A) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
(B) Trans-Siberian Railway
(C) Suez Canal
(D) Panama Canal

3. Which port in Pakistan is a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
(A) Karachi Port
(B) Gwadar Port
(C) Port Qasim
(D) Ormara Port

4. Which of the following countries borders Pakistan and provides access to Central Asia?
(A) India
(B) Afghanistan
(C) Iran
(D) China

5. What is the significance of Pakistan’s location for international trade?
(A) It provides access to landlocked Central Asian countries
(B) It is a major oil-producing region
(C) It is a hub for European trade
(D) It has no significant trade importance

6. Which mountain range in Pakistan serves as a natural border with China?
(A) Himalayas
(B) Karakoram Range
(C) Hindu Kush
(D) Sulaiman Range

7. Which of the following is a key reason for Pakistan’s strategic importance to China?
(A) It provides a direct route to the Arabian Sea and Middle Eastern markets
(B) It is a major supplier of oil to China
(C) It is a member of the European Union
(D) It has no strategic importance to China

8. Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Pakistan?
(A) India
(B) Afghanistan
(C) Iran
(D) Russia

9. What is the significance of the Strait of Hormuz in relation to Pakistan’s geo-strategic importance?
(A) It is a key shipping route for global oil supplies, located near Pakistan
(B) It is a major tourist destination
(C) It is a disputed territory between Pakistan and India
(D) It has no significance to Pakistan

10. Which of the following is a major benefit of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for Pakistan?
(A) Enhanced infrastructure development and economic growth
(B) Increased military presence in the region
(C) Reduced trade with Central Asia
(D) Decreased importance in global trade