Learn about the topography of Pakistan, focusing on its diverse landscapes, from mountain ranges to plains and deserts. These MCQs examine Pakistan’s unique geographical features.
What is the highest peak in Pakistan?
A) Nanga Parbat
B) K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)
C) Broad Peak
D) Gasherbrum I
Which mountain range is located in the northern and western regions of Pakistan?
A) Karakoram Range
B) Himalayas
C) Hindu Kush
D) Sulaiman Mountains
Which pass serves as a key point of entry into Pakistan from Afghanistan?
A) Khunjerab Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Tochi Pass
D) Bolan Pass
What is the name of the highest plateau in Pakistan?
A) Potwar Plateau
B) Balochistan Plateau
C) Potohar Plateau
D) Deosai Plains
Which river is the longest in Pakistan?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
Which desert is located in the southeastern region of Pakistan?
A) Thar Desert
B) Cholistan Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
What is the name of the highest lake in Pakistan, situated in the Karakoram Range?
A) Satpara Lake
B) Sheosar Lake
C) Karambar Lake
D) Shehbazgarhi Lake
What is the name of the largest natural lake in Pakistan?
A) Keenjhar Lake
B) Manchar Lake
C) Rawal Lake
D) Haleji Lake
What is the name of the wetland located in the Indus River Delta region of Pakistan?
A) Hadero Lake
B) Kinjhar Lake
C) Haleji Lake
D) Keenjhar Lake
What is the name of the river that separates Pakistan from India?
A) Sutlej River
B) Chenab River
C) Ravi River
D) Jhelum River
What is the name of the lake that is a popular tourist destination in the Swat Valley of Pakistan?
A) Keenjhar Lake
B) Saiful Muluk
C) Satpara Lake
D) Attabad Lake
What is the name of the lake that was formed as a result of a landslide in the Hunza Valley?
A) Saiful Muluk
B) Keenjhar Lake
C) Attabad Lake
D) Satpara Lake
Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Sindh” due to its destructive floods in the past?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
What is the name of the mountain range that is the western extension of the Himalayas in Pakistan?
A) Hindu Kush
B) Karakoram Range
C) Sulaiman Mountains
D) Kirthar Mountains
What is the name of the mountain pass that connects Chitral to Afghanistan?
A) Lowari Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Bolan Pass
D) Khunjerab Pass
What is the name of the peak that is often referred to as the “Killer Mountain” due to its high fatality rate for climbers?
A) Nanga Parbat
B) K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)
C) Broad Peak
D) Gasherbrum I
Which river is known as the “River of Sorrow” due to its history of destructive floods in Pakistan?
A) Jhelum River
B) Chenab River
C) Ravi River
D) Indus River
What is the name of the region in Pakistan that is known for its distinct red rock formations and cliffs?
A) Balochistan Plateau
B) Salt Range
C) Potohar Plateau
D) Kirthar Mountains
What is the name of the mountain pass that connects Pakistan to China?
A) Lowari Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Khunjerab Pass
D) Tochi Pass
Which river is known as the “River of Punjab” and is a vital water source for the agricultural lands in the region?
A) Jhelum River
B) Chenab River
C) Ravi River
D) Indus River
What is the name of the mountain range that is located in the western and northwestern regions of Pakistan, separating it from Afghanistan?
A) Hindu Kush
B) Karakoram Range
C) Sulaiman Mountains
D) Kirthar Mountains
What is the name of the plateau that is located in the northeastern region of Pakistan and is known for its rich oil and gas reserves?
A) Balochistan Plateau
B) Potwar Plateau
C) Thal Plateau
D) Potohar Plateau
What is the name of the pass that connects Quetta to Sindh and is of strategic importance in the region?
A) Khunjerab Pass
B) Bolan Pass
C) Tochi Pass
D) Khyber Pass
What is the name of the desert that is located in the eastern region of Pakistan and is known for its rich cultural heritage?
A) Thar Desert
B) Cholistan Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
Which river is known as the “River of Chenab” and is a significant tributary of the Indus River in Pakistan?
A) Jhelum River
B) Chenab River
C) Ravi River
D) Indus River
What is the name of the lake that is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and is a popular tourist destination?
A) Saiful Muluk
B) Keenjhar Lake
C) Attabad Lake
D) Shangrila Lake
What is the name of the lake that is located in the northern region of Pakistan and is known for its turquoise-colored water?
A) Saiful Muluk
B) Keenjhar Lake
C) Attabad Lake
D) Shangrila Lake
What is the name of the mountain range that is known for its scenic beauty and lush green valleys in the northwestern region of Pakistan?
A) Karakoram Range
B) Himalayas
C) Sulaiman Mountains
D) Kirthar Mountains
What is the name of the plateau that is located in the northwestern region of Pakistan and is known for its rich mineral resources?
A) Balochistan Plateau
B) Potwar Plateau
C) Thal Plateau
D) Potohar Plateau
What is the name of the pass that serves as the entry point into Pakistan from the Tochi Valley in the Kurram District?
A) Khunjerab Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Tochi Pass
D) Bolan Pass
Which river is known as the “River of Jhelum” and is a significant tributary of the Chenab River in Pakistan?
A) Jhelum River
B) Chenab River
C) Ravi River
D) Indus River
What is the name of the lake that is located in the Skardu District of Pakistan and is known for its picturesque surroundings?
A) Saiful Muluk
B) Keenjhar Lake
C) Satpara Lake
D) Shangrila Lake
What is the name of the lake that is located in the southern region of Pakistan and is the largest freshwater lake in the country?
A) Saiful Muluk
B) Keenjhar Lake
C) Haleji Lake
D) Manchar Lake
What is the name of the lake that is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan and is known for its rich birdlife and biodiversity?
A) Keenjhar Lake
B) Manchar Lake
C) Haleji Lake
D) Hub Lake
Which river is known as the “River of Ravi” and is a vital water source for the agricultural lands in the region?
A) Jhelum River
B) Chenab River
C) Ravi River
D) Indus River
What is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan?
A) K2
B) Nanga Parbat
C) Broad Peak
D) Gasherbrum I
Which is the longest river in Pakistan?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
Which is the largest natural lake in Pakistan?
A) Manchar Lake
B) Saif-ul-Malook Lake
C) Keenjhar Lake
D) Satpara Lake
Which desert is located in the southeastern part of Pakistan?
A) Thar Desert
B) Cholistan Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
What is the approximate length of the Indus River in Pakistan?
A) 1,600 km
B) 2,000 km
C) 2,900 km
D) 3,200 km
Which mountain range is located in the northern part of Pakistan?
A) Karakoram Range
B) Hindu Kush Range
C) Sulaiman Range
D) Kirthar Range
Which pass connects Pakistan with China?
A) Khunjerab Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Bolan Pass
D) Lowari Pass
What is the total area of Pakistan in square kilometers?
A) 750,000 sq km
B) 800,000 sq km
C) 850,000 sq km
D) 900,000 sq km
Which is the highest plateau in Pakistan?
A) Potwar Plateau
B) Balochistan Plateau
C) Potohar Plateau
D) Deosai Plains
Which mountain range is known as the “Roof of the World”?
A) Karakoram Range
B) Himalayas
C) Hindu Kush Range
D) Pamir Mountains
What is the approximate length of the coastline of Pakistan?
A) 600 km
B) 700 km
C) 800 km
D) 900 km
Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Sindh”?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
Which is the largest city located along the coastline of Pakistan?
A) Karachi
B) Gwadar
C) Ormara
D) Pasni
Which lake is famous for its location at the base of the Nanga Parbat mountain?
A) Saif-ul-Malook Lake
B) Attabad Lake
C) Sheosar Lake
D) Rama Lake
Which desert is known for its unique ecosystem and rich cultural heritage?
A) Thar Desert
B) Cholistan Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
Which is the highest international border crossing in the world?
A) Khunjerab Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Bolan Pass
D) Lowari Pass
What is the total length of the Karakoram Highway, also known as the Eighth Wonder of the World?
A) 700 km
B) 800 km
C) 900 km
D) 1,000 km
Which river is known for its association with the ancient Indus Valley Civilization?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
Which is the largest port city in Pakistan?
A) Karachi
B) Gwadar
C) Port Qasim
D) Ormara
Which lake is known for its mesmerizing turquoise-colored water in Pakistan?
A) Manchar Lake
B) Attabad Lake
C) Keenjhar Lake
D) Saif-ul-Malook Lake
Which desert is known for its unique ecosystem and biodiversity, supporting various species of wildlife and plants?
A) Thar Desert
B) Cholistan Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
Which pass is known for its historical significance and association with various invasions and migrations throughout history?
A) Khyber Pass
B) Khunjerab Pass
C) Bolan Pass
D) Lowari Pass
Which river is known for its association with the ancient Rigvedic Sarasvati River?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
Which is the deepest port in Pakistan, providing strategic significance for trade and commerce?
A) Karachi
B) Gwadar
C) Port Qasim
D) Ormara
Which lake is known for its scenic beauty and reflection of the surrounding peaks, making it a popular tourist destination?
A) Manchar Lake
B) Saif-ul-Malook Lake
C) Keenjhar Lake
D) Satpara Lake
Which desert is known for its unique cultural festivals and traditional gatherings, celebrating the heritage of the region?
A) Thar Desert
B) Cholistan Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
Which pass is known for its role in facilitating trade and commerce between different regions and countries?
A) Khunjerab Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Bolan Pass
D) Lowari Pass
Which river is known for its association with the ancient Vedic hymns and literature, showcasing its historical significance?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
Which is the busiest port in Pakistan, serving as a major hub for international trade and shipping activities?
A) Karachi
B) Gwadar
C) Port Qasim
D) Ormara
Which lake is known for its rich biodiversity and support for various species of aquatic life, making it an essential ecological hotspot?
A) Manchar Lake
B) Saif-ul-Malook Lake
C) Keenjhar Lake
D) Satpara Lake
Which desert is known for its unique cultural heritage and traditional handicrafts, showcasing the rich craftsmanship of the local communities?
A) Thar Desert
B) Cholistan Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
Which pass is known for its strategic importance in connecting different regions and facilitating transportation and communication networks?
A) Lowari Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Bolan Pass
D) Khunjerab Pass
Which river is known for its association with the ancient Harappan civilization and the birth of early urban settlements?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
Which is the largest seaport in Pakistan, serving as a vital center for international shipping and trade activities?
A) Karachi
B) Gwadar
C) Port Qasim
D) Ormara
Which lake is known for its rich history and folklore, attracting tourists and visitors interested in local myths and legends?
A) Manchar Lake
B) Saif-ul-Malook Lake
C) Keenjhar Lake
D) Satpara Lake
Which desert is known for its unique flora and fauna, adapted to the arid and harsh conditions of the region?
A) Thar Desert
B) Cholistan Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
Which pass is known for its historical significance in ancient trade routes and the movement of various civilizations throughout history?
A) Khunjerab Pass
B) Khyber Pass
C) Bolan Pass
D) Lowari Pass
Which river is known for its role in shaping the early settlements and agricultural practices in the region, contributing to the development of civilizations?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
Which is the most prominent fishing port in Pakistan, serving as a key location for the fishing industry and related activities?
A) Karachi
B) Gwadar
C) Port Qasim
D) Ormara
Which lake is known for its scenic beauty and serene atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts?
A) Manchar Lake
B) Saif-ul-Malook Lake
C) Keenjhar Lake
D) Satpara Lake
What is the highest peak in Pakistan?
A) K2
B) Nanga Parbat
C) Gasherbrum I
D) Broad Peak
Which of the following is the longest river in Pakistan?
A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River
What is the largest natural lake in Pakistan?
A) Manchar Lake
B) Saiful Muluk Lake
C) Keenjhar Lake
D) Hanna Lake
What is the largest man-made lake in Pakistan?
A) Keenjhar Lake
B) Rawal Lake
C) Tarbela Lake
D) Hub Lake
Which desert is located in the southeastern part of Pakistan?
A) Cholistan Desert
B) Thar Desert
C) Thal Desert
D) Kharan Desert
