Political Boundaries and Territorial Issues MCQS

1. What is the primary cause of political boundary disputes between Pakistan and India?
(A) Trade tariffs
(B) Water pollution
(C) Territorial claim over Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Fishing rights in Arabian Sea

2. The Durand Line is the boundary between Pakistan and which country?
(A) India
(B) China
(C) Afghanistan
(D) Iran

3. Which area is considered a disputed territory between Pakistan and India?
(A) Balochistan
(B) Punjab
(C) Azad Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Gilgit-Baltistan

4. What is the status of Siachen Glacier in the context of Pakistan’s territorial issues?
(A) Peace zone
(B) Tourist site
(C) Militarized and disputed with India
(D) Controlled by China

5. Which river system has caused water-sharing disputes between India and Pakistan?
(A) Ganges River
(B) Mekong River
(C) Indus River
(D) Brahmaputra River

6. Which agreement governs the water-sharing rights between Pakistan and India?
(A) Tashkent Agreement
(B) Simla Agreement
(C) Indus Waters Treaty
(D) Lahore Declaration

7. Which region was part of the boundary demarcation challenge during the creation of Pakistan in 1947?
(A) Gwadar
(B) Khyber Pass
(C) Radcliffe Line
(D) Silk Road

8. Which Pakistani region shares its boundary with three different countries: China, India, and Afghanistan?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Gilgit-Baltistan
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

9. What role do political boundaries play in regional conflict?
(A) Promote economic integration
(B) Eliminate ethnic divisions
(C) Contribute to territorial disputes and identity issues
(D) Ensure universal education

10. Which of the following is NOT a cause of territorial issues in South Asia?
(A) Colonial legacy
(B) Ethnic diversity
(C) Religious harmony
(D) Resource distribution