Question 21: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions A NEW CAPITAL When the new state of Pakistan was founded in 1947, Karachi acted as the capital city. However, it was difficult for Karachi to remain in this role due to a number of drawbacks such as the climate and the state of the existing buildings. Rather than try to overcome these drawbacks, the government decided to create a new capital city. In 1959, a commission was established to investigate the possible locations of this new city. The advisor appointed to the commission was Dr Doxiadis, a famous architect and city planner. Dr Doxiadis and his colleagues looked at the various locations. They then produced a report suggestive two possible areas: one just outside Karachi and the other to the north of Rawalpindi. Both locations had advantages as well as disadvantages. Which site was it to be?The choice between these two options was made after consideration of many factors, such as transportation, the availabilities of water, economic factors, and factors of national interest. Finally, the site north of Rawalpindi was chosen and on the 24th February 1960, the new capital was given the name of ‘Islamabad’ and a master plan was drawn up. This master plan divides the area into three different sections: Islamabad itself, neighboring Rawalpindi, and the national park. Each of these three sections had a different role. Islamabad would act as the national’s capital and would serve its administrative and cultural needs, whereas Rawalpindi would remain the regional center with industry and commerce. The third piece of the plan, the national park, was planned to provide space for education, recreation, and agriculture. Today Islamabad is a successful city of about 1 million people. It offers a healthy a pollution-free atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces. Guide tree-lined streets, elegant public buildings, and well-organized bazaars and shopping centres. The new capital is a superb example of good urban planning. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
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When the new state of Pakistan was established in 1947, Karachi served as the capital city. However, it is difficult for Karachi to continue in this role due to a number of constraints such as climate and the condition of existing buildings. Instead of trying to remedy these shortcomings, the government decided to create a new capital city. In 1959, a commission was formed to investigate the possible locations of this new city. The appointed advisor to the committee is Dr Doxiadis, a renowned architect and city planner.
Dr. Doxiadis and his colleagues looked at different sites. They then issued a report suggesting two possible areas: one just outside Karachi and one north of Rawalpindi. Both locations have advantages as well as disadvantages. Which location is that? The choice between these two options is made after considering many factors, such as transportation, water availability, economic factors and national interest factors. In the end, the site north of Rawalpindi was chosen and on 24 February 1960 the new capital was named ‘Islamabad’ and a master plan was drawn up. This master plan divides the area into three different parts: Islamabad itself, the vicinity of Rawalpindi and the national park.
Each of these three parts has a different role. Islamabad will serve as the nation’s capital and will serve its administrative and cultural needs, while Rawalpindi will remain the regional hub for industry and commerce. The third part of the plan, the national park, is planned to provide space for education, recreation and agriculture.
Today Islamabad is a prosperous city of about 1 million inhabitants. It provides a healthy air pollution free, lots of water and lots of green space. Guide the tree-lined streets, elegant public buildings, well-organized markets and shopping malls. The new capital is a great example of good urban planning.
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