UPSC Prelims 2005 Q41: Geography – Cartography & Map Skills
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given towns of Pakistan while
moving from the North towards the South?
- (a) Islamabad - Gujrawala - Peshawar - Multan
- (b) Peshawar - Gujrawala - Multan - Islamabad
- (c) Peshawar - Islamabad - Gujrawala - Multan
- (d) Islamabad - Multan - Peshawar - Gujrawala
Answer: (c) Peshawar - Islamabad - Gujrawala - Multan
Explanation
Pakistani towns from north to south
| Town | Approximate latitude |
|---|---|
| Peshawar | About 34.0 N |
| Islamabad | About 33.7 N |
| Gujranwala | About 32.2 N |
| Multan | About 30.2 N |
Moving north to south the order is Peshawar - Islamabad - Gujranwala - Multan.
Answer: (c) Peshawar - Islamabad - Gujrawala - Multan.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. It places Islamabad before Peshawar.
- (b) Incorrect. It places Islamabad last.
- (c) CORRECT. Peshawar, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Multan.
- (d) Incorrect. It places Multan above Peshawar.
Key point
Pakistan north to south: Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Karachi.
Remember
Peshawar lies north of Islamabad.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the capital is the northernmost city.
- Placing Multan in the north of the country.
- Mixing Gujranwala with Rawalpindi near Islamabad.
Exam tip
Peshawar is the northernmost of these four cities.
Sources
- Survey of Pakistan — Atlas of Pakistan
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Pakistan