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#1. Guddu Barrage is situated in which province?
Guddu Barrage is located on the Indus in northern Sindh. It irrigates areas of both Sindh and Balochistan.
#2. The provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is:
Peshawar is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the region.
#3. The Babusar Pass connects the Kaghan Valley with:
The Babusar Pass links the Kaghan Valley with Chilas in Gilgit-Baltistan. It remains closed during the winter months.
#4. The principal food crop of Pakistan is:
Wheat is Pakistan’s staple food crop and occupies the largest cultivated area. It is sown as a rabi crop.
#5. Which city of Pakistan is known as the City of Gardens?
Lahore is traditionally known as the City of Gardens because of its Mughal-era gardens. The Shalimar Gardens are among the best known.
#6. The total area of Pakistan is approximately:
Pakistan covers about 796,096 square kilometres excluding the disputed territories. Including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, the figure is larger.
#7. The Left Bank Outfall Drain was constructed mainly in which province?
The LBOD was built to drain saline water from the left bank of the Indus in Sindh. It discharges into the Arabian Sea.
#8. Which of the following areas of Pakistan receives the highest annual rainfall?
The northern hill areas including Murree receive Pakistan’s highest rainfall. Southern Balochistan and upper Sindh are among the driest.
#9. The height of Nanga Parbat is approximately:
Nanga Parbat stands at about 8,126 metres. It is the ninth highest mountain in the world.
#10. Changa Manga is known as a:
Changa Manga in Punjab is one of the largest artificial forests in the region. It was established during the British period.
#11. Which province is the largest producer of cotton in Pakistan?
Punjab produces the greater share of Pakistan’s cotton. Sindh is the second largest producing province.
#12. Attabad Lake was formed in 2010 as a result of:
A landslide blocked the Hunza River in 2010, creating Attabad Lake. The event displaced local communities and submerged parts of the Karakoram Highway.
#13. The height of K2 is approximately:
K2 rises to about 8,611 metres above sea level. Only Mount Everest is higher.
#14. Manchar Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Pakistan, is located in:
Manchar Lake lies in Jamshoro district of Sindh. Its size varies considerably with the seasons.
#15. Lal Suhanra National Park is located in which province?
Lal Suhanra National Park lies near Bahawalpur in Punjab. It includes desert, forest and wetland habitats.
#16. Saif-ul-Malook Lake is located in which valley?
Saif-ul-Malook is a high-altitude lake in the Kaghan Valley. It lies near the town of Naran.
#17. Mangla Dam is built on which river?
Mangla Dam is located on the Jhelum River in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It was completed in the late 1960s.
#18. The Khewra Salt Mine is located in which district?
The Khewra Salt Mine lies in Jhelum district in the Salt Range. It is among the largest salt mines in the world.
#19. Attabad Lake is located in which region?
Attabad Lake lies in the Hunza valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. It has become a well-known tourist destination.
#20. The Rann of Kutch borders which province of Pakistan?
The Rann of Kutch lies along the southern boundary of Sindh with India. It is a large seasonal salt marsh.
#21. The Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal connects which two rivers?
The link canal transfers water from the Indus to the Jhelum. Such canals were built to replace supplies lost under the Indus Waters Treaty.
#22. The Jhelum River rises from:
The Jhelum originates at Verinag in the Kashmir valley. It joins the Chenab at Trimmu.
#23. Pakistan’s largest seaport by cargo volume is:
Karachi Port handles the largest share of Pakistan’s maritime trade. Port Qasim is the country’s second major port.
#24. Which province leads Pakistan in the production of dates?
Balochistan is a leading producer of dates, particularly in the Makran region. Sindh also produces dates in Khairpur.
#25. Sukkur Barrage was completed in:
Sukkur Barrage was completed in 1932 during the British period. It was originally known as the Lloyd Barrage.
#26. The world’s second highest mountain, located in Pakistan, is:
K2 stands at 8,611 metres and is the second highest peak in the world. It lies in the Karakoram range.
#27. Hingol National Park, the largest national park of Pakistan, is located in:
Hingol National Park lies along the Makran coast of Balochistan. It contains the well-known mud volcanoes and the Princess of Hope rock formation.
#28. The SCARP programme in Pakistan was launched to address:
The Salinity Control and Reclamation Project used tubewells and drainage to reclaim affected land. It began in the 1960s.
#29. Sukkur Barrage is located on which river?
Sukkur Barrage is built across the Indus in Sindh. It commands one of the largest irrigation networks in the world.
#30. The national bird of Pakistan is the:
The chukar partridge is Pakistan’s national bird. It is found across the country’s hilly regions.
#31. Deosai Plains, one of the highest plateaus in the world, are located in:
The Deosai Plains lie near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan. The plateau is a national park known for its brown bears.
#32. The Siachen Glacier is located in which mountain range?
The Siachen Glacier lies in the eastern Karakoram range. It is among the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.
#33. The Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with China through:
The Karakoram Highway crosses into China at the Khunjerab Pass. It is among the highest paved international roads in the world.
#34. Winter rainfall in northern Pakistan is chiefly caused by:
Western disturbances originating near the Mediterranean bring winter precipitation. This rainfall is important for the wheat crop.
#35. The largest province of Pakistan by area is:
Balochistan covers roughly 44 percent of Pakistan’s total area. Despite its size it has the smallest population among the provinces.
#36. Ziarat in Balochistan is best known for its:
Ziarat contains extensive juniper forests, among the oldest in the world. It is also known as the site of the Quaid-e-Azam Residency.
#37. Pakistan’s border with China lies mainly in which region?
The Pakistan-China boundary runs through the northern mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Khunjerab Pass is the principal crossing point.
#38. Diamer-Bhasha Dam is being constructed on which river?
Diamer-Bhasha Dam is under construction on the Indus in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is intended to add substantial storage and power capacity.
#39. The Indus River originates in:
The Indus rises near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. It enters Pakistan through Gilgit-Baltistan.
#40. Natural gas was first discovered at Sui in:
Gas was discovered at Sui in 1952. Commercial production began a few years later.
#41. The Kabul River joins the Indus near:
The Kabul River meets the Indus at Attock. It enters Pakistan from Afghanistan through the Khyber region.
#42. Waterlogging and salinity in Pakistan are chiefly caused by:
Continuous canal irrigation without adequate drainage raises the water table and deposits salts. Large areas of Punjab and Sindh are affected.
#43. The Balochistan Plateau is characterised chiefly by:
The Balochistan Plateau consists largely of dry mountains, basins and desert. Rainfall across the region is low and irregular.
#44. Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is situated at the foot of the:
Faisal Mosque stands at the northern edge of Islamabad below the Margalla Hills. It is among the largest mosques in the world.
#45. Which city of Pakistan is known as the City of Saints?
Multan is known as the City of Saints for its many Sufi shrines. It is one of the oldest cities of South Asia.
#46. The Bolan Pass is located in which province?
The Bolan Pass lies in Balochistan and links Quetta with the plains of Sindh. It has long served as an important trade route.
#47. Pakistan Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by:
Pakistan Standard Time is set at GMT plus five hours. The country observes a single time zone.
#48. Kotri Barrage is located near which city?
Kotri Barrage lies on the Indus near Hyderabad in Sindh. It is the lowest barrage on the river.
#49. Barani agriculture refers to farming that depends on:
Barani land is cultivated using rainfall rather than irrigation. The Potwar region is the principal barani area of Pakistan.
#50. The city of Sahiwal was formerly known as:
Sahiwal was known as Montgomery before being renamed. It lies in central Punjab.
#51. The Indus Basin Treaty led to the construction of Mangla and Tarbela dams under the:
The replacement works were undertaken to offset the loss of the eastern rivers. They included dams, barrages and link canals.
#52. Which city of Pakistan is known as the Manchester of Pakistan?
Faisalabad is called the Manchester of Pakistan because of its textile industry. It is a major industrial centre of Punjab.
#53. Tirich Mir is the highest peak of which range?
Tirich Mir is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush range at about 7,708 metres. It is located in Chitral district.
#54. Port Qasim is located near which city?
Port Qasim lies east of Karachi and was developed to relieve pressure on Karachi Port. It handles bulk and industrial cargo.
#55. The markhor, the national animal of Pakistan, is found mainly in:
The markhor inhabits the mountainous areas of northern and western Pakistan. It is the national animal of the country.
#56. The Reko Diq deposits in Balochistan contain chiefly:
Reko Diq in Chagai district holds large copper and gold reserves. Its development has been a major economic and legal issue.
#57. Coniferous forests in Pakistan are found chiefly in the:
Coniferous forests occur in the northern highlands including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. Deodar, pine and fir are common species.
#58. The Panjnad joins the Indus near:
The Panjnad meets the Indus at Mithankot in southern Punjab. Below this point the Indus flows as a single river.
#59. Pakistan is located in which part of Asia?
Pakistan lies in South Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea to the south. It also serves as a link between South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East.
#60. Which region of Pakistan is best known for apple and apricot production?
Cool highland areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Balochistan are suited to temperate fruits. Apricots from Hunza are especially well known.
#61. Satpara Lake is located near which city?
Satpara Lake lies near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan. It supplies water to the surrounding area.
#62. Which country shares the longest border with Pakistan?
Pakistan’s border with India is its longest international boundary. The Afghan border is the second longest.
#63. Pakistan’s southern coastline lies along the:
Pakistan’s coast borders the Arabian Sea. The coastline extends across Sindh and Balochistan.
#64. The largest desert of Pakistan is the:
The Thar Desert extends across south-eastern Sindh and into India. It is the largest desert in Pakistan.
#65. The Panjnad River is formed by the union of how many rivers?
The Panjnad is formed by the combined waters of the five Punjab rivers. It joins the Indus near Mithankot.
#66. Juniper forests of Pakistan are found mainly at:
Ziarat in Balochistan contains one of the world’s largest juniper forests. Some of the trees are many centuries old.
#67. The narrow strip of Afghan territory that separates Pakistan from Tajikistan is called the:
The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow belt of Afghan territory in the north-east. It prevents a direct Pakistan-Tajikistan border.
#68. The Durand Line was demarcated in:
The agreement was concluded in 1893 between Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan. The line divides Pashtun-populated areas.
#69. The Indus River falls into the Arabian Sea near:
The Indus forms a large delta and enters the Arabian Sea south-east of Thatta. The delta region lies in southern Sindh.
#70. Jacobabad in Sindh is well known for:
Jacobabad regularly records some of the highest summer temperatures in Pakistan. Sibi in Balochistan is similarly known for extreme heat.
#71. The provincial capital of Balochistan is:
Quetta is the capital and largest city of Balochistan. It lies at a high elevation in the north of the province.
#72. Approximately how long is Pakistan’s coastline?
Pakistan’s coastline measures roughly 1,046 kilometres. The greater portion lies along the Balochistan coast.
#73. Keenjhar Lake is located in which province?
Keenjhar Lake lies in Thatta district and supplies water to Karachi. It is also known as Kalri Lake.
#74. Islamabad is located adjacent to which mountain range?
Islamabad lies at the foot of the Margalla Hills, which form part of the lesser Himalayas. The hills are protected within a national park.
#75. The most populous province of Pakistan is:
Punjab contains more than half of Pakistan’s population. It is the second largest province by area.
#76. The Thar coalfield is located in which province?
The Thar coalfield lies in Tharparkar district of Sindh. It contains one of the world’s largest lignite deposits.
#77. The Khunjerab Pass connects Pakistan with:
The Khunjerab Pass is the crossing point between Gilgit-Baltistan and China’s Xinjiang region. It is the highest paved international border crossing in the world.
#78. The Thal Desert lies between which two rivers?
The Thal Desert lies between the Indus and Jhelum rivers in Punjab. Parts of it have been brought under irrigation.
#79. The highest peak of the Sulaiman Range is:
Takht-e-Sulaiman is the highest point of the Sulaiman Range. It stands at roughly 3,487 metres.
#80. The Himalayan brown bear is chiefly protected in which national park?
Deosai National Park was established to protect the Himalayan brown bear. It also supports diverse alpine flora.
#81. Which of the following rivers was allotted to India under the Indus Waters Treaty?
The treaty allotted the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej to India. Pakistan received the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab.
#82. The Baltoro Glacier is located in:
The Baltoro Glacier lies in the Karakoram range in Gilgit-Baltistan. It provides the main approach route to K2.
#83. The mangrove forests of Pakistan are found mainly in the:
Mangroves grow along the Indus Delta and adjoining coastal areas. They protect the coast and support fisheries.
#84. The marble industry of Pakistan is concentrated mainly in:
Marble quarrying is concentrated in areas such as Buner and Mohmand in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Balochistan also produces marble.
#85. Warsak Dam is built on which river?
Warsak Dam lies on the Kabul River near Peshawar. It supplies both power and irrigation water.
#86. The Potwar Plateau is located in which province?
The Potwar Plateau lies in northern Punjab between the Indus and Jhelum. It is known for rain-fed farming and oil fields.
#87. The Cholistan Desert is located in which province?
Cholistan lies in southern Punjab near Bahawalpur. It is locally known as Rohi.
#88. The largest city of Pakistan by population is:
Karachi is Pakistan’s largest city and its principal commercial centre. Lahore is the second largest city.
#89. Cotton, rice and sugarcane in Pakistan are classified as:
Kharif crops are sown in summer with the monsoon and harvested in autumn. Wheat and gram are the main rabi crops.
#90. The Hub Dam supplies water mainly to which city?
Hub Dam lies on the Hub River near the Sindh-Balochistan boundary. It is an important water source for Karachi.
#91. The capital of Gilgit-Baltistan is:
Gilgit serves as the administrative capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. Skardu is the region’s other major city.
#92. The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of which two streams?
The Chenab is formed by the joining of the Chandra and Bhaga streams in the Indian Himalayas. It then flows into Pakistani Punjab.
#93. Tarbela Dam is built on which river?
Tarbela Dam is constructed on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world.
#94. Nanga Parbat belongs to which mountain range?
Nanga Parbat is the western anchor of the Himalayan range. It is often called the Killer Mountain.
#95. Faisalabad was formerly known as:
Faisalabad was named Lyallpur during the British period. It was renamed in 1977.
#96. The third largest city of Pakistan by population is:
Faisalabad is Pakistan’s third largest city. It is a major centre of the textile industry.
#97. Chromite in Pakistan is mined chiefly in:
Chromite is extracted mainly from the Muslim Bagh area of Balochistan. It is used in metallurgical industries.
#98. The cotton-growing belt of Punjab is centred on which region?
Districts of southern Punjab such as Multan and Bahawalpur form the main cotton belt. The crop requires warm conditions and irrigation.
#99. Hanna Lake is located near which city?
Hanna Lake lies near Quetta in Balochistan. It is a popular recreational site.
#100. According to the 2023 census, the second most populous province of Pakistan is:
Sindh recorded a population of about 55.7 million in the 2023 census. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was third with about 40.9 million.
#101. Attock city was formerly known as:
Attock was earlier called Campbellpur. It lies near the confluence of the Indus and Kabul rivers.
#102. Multan is particularly famous for the production of:
Multan is renowned for its mango orchards. Pakistan is among the world’s leading mango producers.
#103. The literacy rate of Pakistan recorded in the 2023 census was approximately:
The 2023 census recorded a national literacy rate of 60.7 percent. This represented an increase over the 2017 figure.
#104. The Khyber Pass connects Pakistan with:
The Khyber Pass links Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with eastern Afghanistan. It has been a historic invasion and trade route.
#105. Rawal Dam supplies water mainly to:
Rawal Dam is built on the Korang River and supplies Rawalpindi. Simly Dam serves Islamabad.
#106. The largest canal system in Pakistan is fed mainly by the:
The Indus and its tributaries feed the world’s largest contiguous irrigation network. Agriculture in Pakistan depends heavily on this system.
#107. The Indus Delta is located in which province?
The Indus Delta lies in southern Sindh along the Arabian Sea. Reduced river flows have caused seawater intrusion in the region.
#108. The national tree of Pakistan is the:
The Himalayan cedar, known locally as deodar, is Pakistan’s national tree. It grows in the northern coniferous forests.
#109. The Sulaiman Range lies mainly between:
The Sulaiman Range forms a natural divide between Balochistan and the Punjab plains. Takht-e-Sulaiman is its highest peak.
#110. Khairpur district is particularly known for the production of:
Khairpur in Sindh is a major date-producing district. Its dates are exported in significant quantities.
#111. The smallest province of Pakistan by area is:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the smallest of the four provinces in area. It lies in the north-west of the country.
#112. Which of the following is the highest plateau region of Pakistan?
Deosai is among the highest plateaus in the world at over four thousand metres. The Balochistan Plateau lies at a much lower elevation.
#113. Gwadar Port is located in which province?
Gwadar lies on the Makran coast of Balochistan. It is a central component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
#114. The Kharan Desert is located in which province?
The Kharan Desert lies in western Balochistan. Pakistan conducted a nuclear test in this area in May 1998.
#115. The Saindak project in Balochistan is associated with:
The Saindak project in Chagai district produces copper along with gold and silver. It is operated with Chinese assistance.
#116. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa city famous as a gateway to Central Asia historically is:
Peshawar has historically served as a gateway between South and Central Asia. It lies near the Khyber Pass.
#117. How many provinces does Pakistan have?
Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have separate administrative status.
#118. Most of Pakistan’s rainfall occurs during which season?
The bulk of Pakistan’s rainfall comes with the summer monsoon between July and September. Winter rainfall from western disturbances is comparatively light.
#119. The confluence of the Indus and the Kabul rivers is a well-known feature of which district?
Attock district contains the confluence of the two rivers. The site is marked by the historic Attock Fort.
#120. The Quaid-e-Azam Residency, where Jinnah spent his last days, is located at:
The Residency at Ziarat in Balochistan is where Jinnah stayed during his final illness. It is preserved as a national monument.
#121. Pakistan’s oil fields are located mainly in the:
Petroleum production is concentrated in the Potwar region and parts of Sindh. Pakistan nonetheless imports most of its oil requirements.
#122. According to the 2023 census, the least populous province of Pakistan is:
Balochistan recorded about 14.9 million people in the 2023 census. It is the largest province by area but the smallest by population.
#123. Pakistan’s principal reserves of rock salt are located in the:
The Salt Range in Punjab holds Pakistan’s main rock salt deposits. Khewra is the largest working mine.
#124. Which country lies to the west of Pakistan?
Iran borders Pakistan on the west, chiefly along Balochistan. The two countries share a boundary of roughly nine hundred kilometres.
#125. K2 is located in which mountain range?
K2 lies in the Karakoram range in Gilgit-Baltistan. The range contains several peaks above eight thousand metres.
#126. The Chashma Nuclear Power Plant is located in which province?
The Chashma nuclear plants are located in Mianwali district of Punjab. The Karachi plants are situated in Sindh.
#127. Wheat in Pakistan is classified as which type of crop?
Wheat is a rabi crop sown in winter and harvested in spring. Cotton and rice are kharif crops.
#128. The Indus dolphin is found chiefly in which river?
The Indus river dolphin is a freshwater species found mainly between the barrages of the Indus. It is classified as endangered.
#129. Kirthar National Park is located in which province?
Kirthar National Park lies in the Kirthar range of Sindh. It is home to the Sindh ibex and other wildlife.
#130. The Salt Range is located mainly in which province?
The Salt Range lies in northern Punjab between the Jhelum and Indus rivers. It contains extensive deposits of rock salt.
#131. According to the 2023 census, the total population of Pakistan is approximately:
The 2023 digital census recorded Pakistan’s population as 241,499,431. It was the seventh national census and the first conducted digitally.
#132. The boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan is known as the:
The Durand Line was demarcated in 1893 by an agreement between the British and the Afghan Amir. It remains a subject of dispute with Afghanistan.
#133. The Makran Coastal Belt lies in which province?
The Makran coast extends along southern Balochistan. Gwadar is its most important port.
#134. The Sui gas field is located in which province?
The Sui gas field lies in Dera Bugti district of Balochistan. It was discovered in 1952 and remains historically significant.
#135. According to the 2023 census, the population of Punjab is approximately:
Punjab recorded a population of 127,688,922 in the 2023 census. It remains by far the most populous province.
#136. The 2023 census of Pakistan was notable for being the first that was:
The 2023 census was Pakistan’s first digital census and the first in South Asia. It was conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
#137. The longest river of Pakistan is the:
The Indus is Pakistan’s longest river and the backbone of its irrigation system. It flows from the northern mountains to the Arabian Sea.
#138. The Lowari Pass connects Chitral with:
The Lowari Pass links Chitral with the Dir district. A tunnel now provides year-round access.
#139. Sialkot is internationally known for the manufacture of:
Sialkot is a leading exporter of sports goods and surgical instruments. Its products reach markets worldwide.
#140. The capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is:
Muzaffarabad is the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It lies at the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers.