Pakistani Geography | MCQs

Explanation

Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Explanation

• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.
• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Explanation

Hub Dam is a reservoir on the Hub River.

It's construction began in September 1963.

The opening date on June 1981.

It is situated 56 km from Karachi city in Karachi and Lasbela Districts in Sindh and Balochistan.

Hub, Haleji, Keenjhar, and Manchhar lakes are located in Sindh province.

Explanation

• Ravi does not flow from Jammu and Kashmir.
• River Ravi originates from the state of India Himachal Pradesh.
• It flows along the Indo-Pak border before entering Pakistan.
• The Ravi River is the smallest river among five other rivers of the Indus basin system flowing in Pakistan.

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While

• 24 rivers are present in Pakistan
• 5 rivers flow in Punjab Province
• 4 rivers flow in Sindh Province
• 7 rivers flow in Balochistan Province
• 8 rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province 

Explanation

• 42% of Balochistan area in Pakistan
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• Balochistan is located on the southeastern part of the Iranian plateau.
• It borders the geopolitical regions of the Middle East and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia.
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How many districts are in Baluchistan?

35✔

And 7 Divisions

Balochistan Province was Established on 1 July 1970

Provincial Capital: Quetta

According to the area largest providence of Pakistan

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ND16-1-2023

Explanation

Chennab meet Jehlum at the Trimmu

ALL QUESTIONS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT "RIVER CHENNAB"

The Chenab flows through:

the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India into the plains of Punjab, Pakistan, before ultimately flowing into the Indus River.

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The Chenab River is a major river that flows in India and Pakistan

is formed by the union of two headwaters, Chandra and Bhaga

Length: 1,200 km (750 mi)approx

The Chenab River was called Asikni  The name meant that it was seen to have dark-coloured waters.

Chenab River rises in the Himalayas and flows into Pakistan.

Doaaba Chaj is located between River Chenab and River Jehlum

Doab between Ravi and Chenab rivers is called Rachna Doab

The area between rivers Jhelum and Chenab is called Chaj

Abdul Qayoom Khan presented the Chenab formula to resolve the Kashmir dispute on April 16, 2021 

Explanation

Head Balloki or Balloki Headworks is a barrage on the Ravi River in the Punjab.

It was first built around in 1915 in British India as part of the 'Triple Canals Project' to feed the Lower Bari Doab Canal. 

Explanation

Lotus Lake is located in Islamabad, Pakistan.

It is known for its serene environment and blooming lotus flowers during the season.

It attracting visitors for its natural beauty.

Explanation

Explanation

Karakar pass is located in: Hindu Kush, KPK

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

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