AKUEB Solved MCQs, CRQs & ERQs (Grade Pre-9th)

Unite. 3 Understanding the Political System of Pakistan CRQs and ERQS

What is a map?

A) A small globe

B) A drawing of the earth’s surface on a flat surface, drawn to scale

C) A photograph of the earth from space

D) A satellite image only

Answer: B) A drawing of the earth’s surface on a flat surface, drawn to scale

Explanation: A map is a scaled drawing of the earth’s surface on a flat surface.

What is a map projection?

A) The shadow of the earth on the moon

B) A way of drawing the curved earth on a flat surface

C) A 3D model of the globe

D) A type of telescope

Answer: B) A way of drawing the curved earth on a flat surface

Explanation: Map projection shows the curved earth on flat paper.

Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

A) Prime Meridian

B) Tropic of Cancer

C) Equator

D) International Date Line

Answer: C) Equator

Explanation: The Equator (0° latitude) divides Earth into two equal halves.

Which line divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

A) Equator

B) Prime Meridian

C) Tropic of Capricorn

D) Arctic Circle

Answer: B) Prime Meridian

Explanation: Prime Meridian (0° longitude) divides Earth east–west.

What are longitudes?

A) Lines running east–west

B) Lines running north–south from pole to pole

C) Lines showing height above sea level

D) Boundaries between countries

Answer: B) Lines running north–south from pole to pole

Explanation: Longitudes are north–south lines, meeting at the poles.

What are latitudes?

A) Horizontal lines parallel to the Equator

B) Vertical lines joining the poles

C) Boundaries of countries

D) Roads on a city map

Answer: A) Horizontal lines parallel to the Equator

Explanation: Latitudes are parallel circles running east–west.

Why do we experience day and night?

A) Due to revolution of Earth around the Sun

B) Due to rotation of Earth on its axis

C) Due to moonlight

D) Because of weather changes

Answer: B) Due to rotation of Earth on its axis

Explanation: The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night.

What causes seasons on Earth?

A) Earth’s revolution around the Sun and tilted axis

B) Clouds and rainfall

C) Changes in wind direction

D) Movement of oceans

Answer: A) Earth’s revolution around the Sun and tilted axis

Explanation: The tilt of Earth’s axis + revolution around Sun causes seasons.

If Pakistan Standard Time is +5 GMT, what will be the time in Pakistan when it is 12:00 noon in London (GMT)?

A) 12:00 noon

B) 5:00 pm

C) 7:00 am

D) 10:00 pm

Answer: B) 5:00 pm

Explanation: Pakistan is 5 hours ahead of GMT, so 12 noon in London = 5 pm in Pakistan.

Which of the following is used as the reference line for calculating time zones?

A) Equator

B) Tropic of Cancer

C) Prime Meridian

D) Arctic Circle

Answer: C) Prime Meridian

Explanation: Prime Meridian (0° longitude) is the starting point for world time zones.