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Pakistan Studies — Geography of Pakistan (Rivers, Mountains, Provinces) MCQs
Practice Pakistan Studies — Geography of Pakistan (Rivers, Mountains, Provinces) multiple-choice questions for FIA competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.
She only enjoys to analyze historical cases, especially those relating to regional geopolitical conflicts.
She only enjoys analyzing historical cases, especially those relating to regional geopolitical conflicts.
She enjoys analyzing historical cases, especially only those relating to regional geopolitical conflicts.
She enjoys only analyzing historical cases, especially those relating to regional geopolitical conflicts.
وضاحتThe placement of 'only' is correct in option A, modifying the verb 'enjoys analyzing'; moving it changes the intended meaning (e.g., 'only analyzing' suggests she does nothing else).
The committee members disagreed among themselves on which strategies to adopt, which led to significant delays in the project's completion.
The committee members disagreed among themselves on which strategies to adopt, leading to significant delays in the project's completion.
The committee members disagreed among themselves on what strategies to adopt, leading to significant delays in the project's completion.
The committee members disagreed among themselves on which strategies to adopt, and this led to significant delays in the project's completion.
وضاحتThe phrase 'on which strategies' is grammatically awkward; 'on what strategies' is the most natural and concise correction for expressing choice.
Neither the deputy superintendent nor the investigating officers believing that the suspects were completely innocent after reviewing the latest evidence.
Neither the deputy superintendent nor the investigating officers believes that the suspects were completely innocent after reviewing the latest evidence.
Neither the deputy superintendent nor the investigating officers believe that the suspects were completely innocent after reviewing the latest evidence.
Neither the deputy superintendent nor the investigating officers believes that the suspects are completely innocent after reviewing the latest evidence.
وضاحتWhen connecting subjects with 'neither...nor,' the verb must agree with the subject closest to it (plural 'officers'), requiring the plural verb 'believe.'
Having completed their rigorous training, the officers, along with their commanding officer, were given assignments that required them to operate independently.
Having completed their rigorous training, the officers and their commanding officer were given assignments that required them to operate independently.
Having completed their rigorous training, the officers, with their commanding officer, were given assignments that required them to operate independently.
Having completed their rigorous training, the officers, along with their commanding officer, were given assignments which required them to operate independently.
وضاحتThe introductory phrase 'Having completed their rigorous training' modifies the entire subject group, not just 'the officers'; thus, 'along with' must be removed to maintain clarity.
he continued to work diligently
No correction is needed
Although he was exhausted from the long journey
demonstrating a professionalism that few people possess
وضاحتThe relative clause 'that few people possess' should be separated by commas or restructured, as 'possess' is acting awkwardly as a possessive replacement.
the chances of her giving a presentation would be significantly higher
the chances of her giving a presentation were significantly higher
the chances of her giving a presentation would be significantly higher
the chances of her giving a presentation are significantly higher
وضاحتThe structure requires an inversion ('would be...') following the concessive clause 'If she were to attend...', maintaining consistent conditional tense.
The committee, after much deliberation, decided that the project's ambitious timeline was unsustainable, requiring a drastic restructuring of its core objectives and a more gradual phased approach.
The committee, after much deliberation, decided that the project's ambitious timeline was unsustainable, requiring a drastic restructuring of its core objectives and a more gradual, phased approach.
The committee, after much deliberation, decided that the project's ambitious timeline was unsustainable, requiring a drastic restructuring of its core objectives and a more gradual, phased approach.
The committee, after much deliberation, decided that the project's ambitious timeline was unsustainable, requiring a drastic restructuring of its core objectives and a more gradual, phased approach.
وضاحتWhen 'phased' modifies 'approach', it needs a hyphen to link 'gradual' and 'phased' correctly as a coordinated adjective, thus 'gradual, phased approach'.
The report suggested that the committee should consider implementing changes, thereby benefiting
The report suggested that the committee should consider implementing changes, that would benefit
The report suggested that the committee should consider implementing changes, and this would benefit
The report suggested that the committee should consider implementing changes, which are benefiting
وضاحتUsing 'thereby benefiting' correctly converts the non-restrictive clause into a participial phrase, showing cause and effect more smoothly than a comma splice.
familiarize themselves with the changes
are familiarized with the changes
will familiarize themselves with the changes
become familiar with the changes
وضاحتThe required structure uses the subjunctive mood, which mandates the base form or passive structure ('are familiarized') after 'requires that'.
Because of his lack of experience, the advanced course was too challenging for him to follow, disappointing his professor.
Because of his lack of experience, the advanced course was too challenging for him to follow, which disappointed his professor.
The advanced course, because of his lack of experience, was too challenging for him to follow, disappointing his professor.
The advanced course was too challenging for him to follow due to his lack of experience, which disappointed his professor.
وضاحتThe original sentence uses a dangling modifier ('which disappointed his professor'). Using the participial phrase structure (disappointing his professor) correctly modifies the main clause and clarifies the action.
Pessimistic, implying inevitable systemic failure.
Alarmist, suggesting immediate social collapse is imminent.
Concerned, highlighting a complex and pressing intellectual challenge.
Apathetic, suggesting that the user must solve the problem independently.
وضاحتThe author uses academic language to describe a pressing, complex problem, suggesting concern rather than pure despair or panic.
The priority for AI integration should be measurable process optimization rather than just adopting new technology.
AI technology is superior to any traditional manual filing system in terms of speed.
Bureaucratic workflows inherently resist AI adoption due to entrenched procedural norms.
Substantial investment in AI automatically guarantees operational efficiency improvements across all departments.
وضاحتThe passage emphasizes that the focus must be on 'demonstrable, scalable operational efficiency' rather than just the technology itself.
submitting
to submit
submission
submit
وضاحتThe modal verb 'must' is followed by the bare infinitive form of the verb (submitting -> submit).
A deliberate governmental effort to restrict the flow of diverse viewpoints.
A digital environment where individuals are exposed only to confirming opinions.
A physical space where information is amplified by surrounding people.
A type of media literacy that involves verifying information from multiple sources.
وضاحتThe passage explains that echo chambers reinforce preconceived notions and systematically marginalize alternative views.
If the new guidelines had been properly disseminated, the employees would not have misinterpreted the policy's crucial directives and thus could avoid avoiding a significant overhaul of the departmental protocol.
If the new guidelines had been properly disseminated, the employees would not have misinterpreted the policy's crucial directives and thus could not avoid a significant overhaul of the departmental protocol.
If the new guidelines had been properly disseminated, the employees would not have misinterpreted the policy's crucial directives and thus could avoid a significant overhaul of the departmental protocol.
If the new guidelines had been properly disseminated, the employees would not have misinterpreted the policy's crucial directives and thus could have avoided a significant overhaul of the departmental protocol.
وضاحتThe structure 'If... had been' (Third Conditional) requires 'would not have' followed by 'could have' to maintain proper sequence and parallel tenses.
The committee was unable to reach a decision until the necessary background data were compiling and reviewing.
The committee was unable to reach a decision until the necessary background data were compiled and reviewed.
The committee was unable to reach a decision until necessary background data were to be compiled and reviewed.
The committee was unable to reach a decision until the necessary background data was compiled and reviewed.
وضاحتWhen 'data' is treated as a singular collective noun (as is common in official reports), it requires the singular verb 'was' and parallel structure 'was compiled and reviewed'.
believes
have believed
believing
believe
وضاحتWhen 'neither...nor' connects two singular subjects and one plural subject (professor and students), the verb agrees with the subject closest to it (students), requiring 'believe'.
In spite of
Despite
Though
Despite of
وضاحتThe preposition 'despite' does not take the preposition 'of'; it is followed by a noun or gerund.
findings, and it was later recommended that a follow-up study be commissioned.
findings; it was later recommended that a follow-up study be commissioned.
findings—it was later recommended that a follow-up study be commissioned.
findings, it was later recommended that a follow-up study be commissioned.
وضاحتThe original sentence contains a comma splice (joining two independent clauses with only a comma); 'and' is the most appropriate coordinating conjunction here.
The increased emphasis on aristocratic lineage over occupational skills.
The gradual resistance from established guilds which resisted technological change.
The lack of suitable infrastructure to support centralized manufacturing hubs.
The sudden shift from agrarian economies to wage-labor systems.
وضاحتThe transition from farming-based self-sufficiency to reliance on paid labor inherently dismantled pre-industrial social hierarchies.
The primary issue is the marginalization of alternative viewpoints due to restricted communication avenues.
The algorithmic preference for engagement compromises the truthfulness of shared content.
The average user lacks the necessary skills to filter out excessive volumes of information.
Digital platforms have completely erased the distinction between credible and non-credible reporting.
وضاحتThe passage explicitly states that algorithms prioritize engagement over veracity, which is the core systemic problem leading to misinformation.
Stakeholder engagement and comprehensive impact assessments are critical for mitigating delays and public resistance in large-scale projects.
Technical merit alone is sufficient to guarantee the success of any major infrastructure development project.
Public resistance is generally negligible when a project offers significant modern benefits.
Financial investment is the only factor that determines the timely completion of infrastructure projects.
وضاحتThe text emphasizes that sophisticated stakeholder engagement and environmental assessments are required because ignoring them leads to delays and resistance.
Predictable conformity is the most desirable trait for a well-educated individual.
Standardized testing is effective because it accurately measures all facets of intellectual growth.
Curiosity and critical thinking naturally decline when students focus on high scores.
The primary fault of current educational measurement is its focus on quantifiable recall rather than adaptable thought.
وضاحتThe passage critiques standardized testing for measuring only recall and scores, failing to capture the broader capacity for adaptive problem-solving and critical synthesis.
Hybrid models are the mandatory solution for balancing flexibility with the need for structure and security.
Corporate culture thrives best when employees are physically present in the main office location.
Data security compliance is primarily hampered by the lack of centralized physical office space.
The main challenge of remote work is solely maintaining employee morale, not data security.
وضاحتThe passage advocates for hybrid models to address the dual challenges of maintaining culture and ensuring data security across decentralized settings.
It is a natural process that has accelerated only due to human development, posing no inherent threat.
Its main impact is limited to aesthetic degradation, having no measurable effect on population dynamics.
Fragmentation significantly reduces the genetic variability of species, making them susceptible to localized extinction.
It primarily affects large mammal populations, causing them to migrate out of industrial zones entirely.
وضاحتHabitat fragmentation reduces viable habitat size and connectivity, leading to genetic bottlenecks and diminished biodiversity, as discussed in environmental texts.
mandatory attendance sheets, timely filing of expense claims, and supervisor signature on all reports.
mandatory attendance sheets, timely filing of expense claims, and the supervisor signing off on all reports.
mandatory attendance sheets, the timely filing of expense claims, and supervisor's sign-off on all reports.
mandatory attendance sheets, timely filing of expense claims, and supervisor signs off on all reports.
وضاحتParallelism requires all items in the list to have the same grammatical form (Noun Phrase, Gerund Phrase, etc.), making 'sheets', 'filing', and 'signing off' correct.
to introduce new assessment methods
introduction of new assessment methods
introducing new assessment methods
introduce new assessment methods
وضاحتParallel structure requires all items in a list to share the same grammatical form (gerund: reforming, streamlining, introducing).
The committee, consisting of five experts, are highly divided on the methodology, and consequently, the decision was postponed until further notice.
The committee, consisting of five experts, is highly divided on the methodology and consequently, the decision was postponed until further notice.
The committee, consisting of five experts, are highly divided on the methodology; consequently, the decision was postponed until further notice.
The committee, consisting of five experts, is highly divided on the methodology; consequently, the decision was postponed until further notice.
وضاحتThe subject 'committee' is singular (a collective noun), requiring 'is'. Option A is the best because 'and consequently' correctly joins the independent clauses without excessive punctuation.
Despite of the rain, the match continued.
Every candidate must bring its own CNIC.
Neither John nor his friends was aware of the changes.
The committee has decided to postpone the meeting until further notice.
وضاحتWhen connecting singular subjects with 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. Thus, 'were' should be used instead of 'was'.
Although the report was meticulously reviewed, yet several fundamental errors were found that required immediate correction before submission.
Although the report was meticulously reviewed, however, several fundamental errors were found that required immediate correction before submission.
Although the report was meticulously reviewed, several fundamental errors were found that required immediate correction before submission.
Although the report was meticulously reviewed, therefore several fundamental errors were found that required immediate correction before submission.
وضاحتThe use of 'Although' establishes a subordinate clause, making the use of 'yet' redundant. Option A removes the faulty conjunction, resulting in clear grammar.
The committee members were greatly divided on which plan to adopt, making it difficult for them to reach a unanimous decision.
The committee members were greatly divided on which plan to adopt, which made it difficult for them to reach any unanimous decision.
The committee members were greatly divided on which plan to adopt, making it difficult for them to reach any unanimous decision.
The committee members were greatly divided on which plan to adopt, making it difficult for them to reach a unanimous decision.
وضاحتThe phrase 'any unanimous decision' is redundant; 'a unanimous decision' is the standard and correct usage.
will have to
should
must
would be able to
وضاحتWhen conveying advice or recommendation regarding a required action, 'should' is the most appropriate modal verb. 'Must' expresses absolute necessity, while 'would be able to' is grammatically incorrect in this structure.
Despite of the lack of necessary funds, the FIA successfully conducted the investigation into the financial irregularities, and it earned praise from senior officials.
Despite the lack of necessary funds, the FIA successfully conducted the investigation into the financial irregularities, which earned praise from senior officials.
Despite the lack of necessary funds, the FIA successfully conducted the investigation into the financial irregularities, earning praise from senior officials.
Despite of the lack of necessary funds, the FIA successfully conducted the investigation into the financial irregularities, earning praise from senior officials.
وضاحتThe correct prepositional usage is 'Despite' or 'In spite of,' not 'Despite of.' Option B fixes the prepositional error while retaining the grammatical integrity of the concluding participle phrase.
After reviewing the archaeological findings, the museum displayed the ancient artifacts with pride.
The museum displayed the ancient artifacts with pride, after reviewing the archaeological findings.
The ancient artifacts were displayed with pride after reviewing the archaeological findings by the museum.
After reviewing the archaeological findings, the museum proudly displayed the ancient artifacts.
وضاحتOption A is the most concise and grammatically superior choice. It improves flow by replacing the adjectival phrase 'with pride' with the adverb 'proudly,' while maintaining the correct subject-verb relationship (the museum reviewed and displayed).
filing the report, interviewing the suspects, and writing a summary for the Director.
file the report, interview the suspects, and write a summary for the Director.
to file the report, to interview the suspects, and to write a summary for the Director.
file the report, interviewing the suspects, and write a summary for the Director.
وضاحتThe list requires strict parallel structure. Since the instruction uses the infinitive form ('to file'), all subsequent actions must maintain the parallel infinitive form (to + base verb) for grammatical consistency.
The officers among us found that the evidence was insufficient.
Between you and me, I think they overreacted to the criticism.
The new regulations apply to all departments in the entire organization.
We advised them that they should look into the matter themselves.
وضاحتOption C is grammatically flawless, demonstrating correct subject-verb agreement ('regulations' is plural, requiring 'apply') and appropriate prepositional use. Option B is grammatically flawed; it should use an infinitive clause (e.g., 'We advised them to look into...'). While Options A and D are also grammatically sound, Option C presents the clearest and most textbook-perfect example of Subject-Verb Agreement and prepositional construction.
is
has been
was
are
وضاحتWhen subjects are connected by 'neither... nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since 'chairpersons' is plural, the verb must be plural ('are').
The vast number of employees, who was hired last year, was receiving complimentary bonuses this quarter.
A large number of employees, who was hired last year, are receiving complimentary bonuses this quarter.
The vast number of employees, which were hired last year, are receiving complimentary bonuses this quarter.
The vast number of employees, who was hired last year, are receiving complimentary bonuses this quarter.
وضاحتThe subject of the clause is 'employees,' making the subject plural. Therefore, 'a large number of' is the correct phrasing (vs. 'the vast number of'), requiring the plural relative pronoun 'who' and the plural verb 'are.' Option D is the only choice that correctly maintains subject-verb agreement and plurality.
The officer was advised to follow the procedure, file a complaint, and to submit necessary documents.
The officer was advised to follow the procedure, file a complaint, and submit necessary documents.
The officer was advised to follow the procedure, filing a complaint, and submit necessary documents.
The officer was advised, to follow the procedure, filing a complaint, and submitting necessary documents.
وضاحتTo maintain parallelism, all elements following 'advised to' must be in the infinitive form (to + verb). The correct structure requires listing three parallel verbs: to follow, file, and submit. Option A achieves this by making all verbs base forms, ensuring grammatical consistency.
affected
affecting
affect
effected
وضاحتThe context requires a present participle to modify 'policy changes' (meaning 'influencing'), making 'affecting' the correct choice.
Putting more effort in, more success we will achieve.
More effort we put in, more successful we will be.
The more effort we put in, the success we achieve will be greater.
The more effort we put in, the greater the success we will achieve.
وضاحتThe construction 'The more... the more...' requires parallel grammatical structure. Option B maintains this structure correctly ('the greater the success').
It simply reduces the working hours of existing specialized workers without requiring skill changes.
It necessitates a shift in skills towards maintenance and high-level creative problem-solving.
It solely leads to mass unemployment, making highly skilled workers obsolete.
It disproportionately benefits only large multinational corporations, ignoring local labor needs.
وضاحتThe passage suggests that automation doesn't eliminate skills but shifts the required focus towards higher-level maintenance and problem-solving.
The passage maintains a balanced perspective, acknowledging challenges while emphasizing the necessity of adaptation for progress.
The passage is neutral, merely listing technological advancements without offering any critical assessment of their impact.
The passage is entirely celebratory, arguing that technology has solved all major systemic economic inequalities.
The passage is highly critical, suggesting that technology poses insurmountable risks to cultural heritage.
وضاحتThe tone is balanced, recognizing both the difficulties (challenges) and the requirements for moving forward (necessity of adaptation).
have been
is
are
are being
وضاحتThe subject of the sentence is 'Each,' which is always singular regardless of the plural noun in the prepositional phrase. Therefore, the singular verb 'is' must be used.
Developing deeper critical thinking and empathy.
Eliminating the need for advanced scientific knowledge.
Guaranteed entry into specialized career fields.
Providing immediate financial stability and wealth.
وضاحتThe passage highlights that literature serves to cultivate empathy and sharpen critical thinking skills, emphasizing intellectual growth over material benefits.
Reactive healthcare models are inherently superior because they provide immediate intervention during an acute illness.
Systemic overhaul is only required if advanced medical technologies fail to treat acute symptoms.
Prophylactic strategies fundamentally address the systemic nature of modern disease management.
The primary focus of modern medicine is currently on lifestyle modification and physical activity guidelines.
وضاحتThe passage asserts that prophylactic strategies (prevention) are essential and require a systemic overhaul to address the reactive nature of current medicine.
Despite the heavy rainfall, the football match was held.
Despite of the heavy rainfall, the football match was held.
Despite of the heavy rainfall, the football match was held, and it was good.
In spite of the heavy rainfall, the football match was held, and it was good.
وضاحتThe preposition 'despite' does not take 'of.' The structure 'Despite the heavy rainfall' is grammatically correct.
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