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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Peshawar–Islamabad–Gujranwala–Multan
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedArranged from north to south:
- Peshawar (approx. 34.01° N) - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Islamabad (approx. 33.68° N) - Federal Capital Territory
- Gujranwala (approx. 32.16° N) - Northern Punjab
- Multan (approx. 30.15° N) - Southern Punjab Thus, the correct sequence is Peshawar → Islamabad → Gujranwala → Multan.
Peshawar lies near the Khyber Pass in the extreme northwest (northernmost), while Multan is located in southern Punjab (southernmost). This uniquely identifies Option (c).
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