All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2581. Indus river originates from______________?

• A. Kashmir
• B. Ladakh
• C. Tibet
• D. Jammu

Explanation: The Indus rises on the Tibetan Plateau near the region of Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash. Although it then flows through Ladakh, Tibet is the standard answer for its source.

2582. The number of barrages constructed on river Indus are____________?

• A. 7
• B. 6
• C. 4
• D. 0

Explanation: Six major barrages are commonly counted on the Indus in Pakistan: Jinnah, Chashma, Taunsa, Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri. The count can vary if smaller control structures are included, but six is the standard GK figure.

2583. The smallest dam in Pakistan is______________?

• A. Tarbela
• B. Mangla
• C. Chashma
• D. Warsak

Explanation: Warsak is the smallest among the major dams listed here, while Tarbela and Mangla are Pakistan’s large reservoir dams. Chashma is generally classified as a barrage and power project rather than the smallest major dam.

2584. Bolan and Rukshan are the rivers flowing in____________?

• A. KPK
• B. Balochistan
• C. Punjab
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Bolan and Rakhshan rivers are both located in Balochistan. They are regional rivers of the province rather than part of the main river network of Punjab or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

2585. In which of the following provinces Swat, Gomal, Karum and Kabul river flow?

• A. KPK
• B. Balochistan
• C. Sindh
• D. Punjab

Explanation: Swat, Gomal, Kurram and Kabul are all important rivers associated with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, although some also rise or flow beyond the province. Their drainage ultimately connects with the Indus system.

2586. The length of Ravi River is_______________?

• A. 730 km
• B. 725 km
• C. 760 km
• D. 720 km

Explanation: The Ravi is commonly given a length of about 720 kilometres in Pakistani general-knowledge references. Some international sources round or state it as 725 kilometres, but 720 kilometres is the conventional exam answer.

2587. The number of rivers in Balochistan is____________?

• A. 10
• B. 8
• C. 7
• D. 9

Explanation: Standard geography references commonly list seven significant rivers in Balochistan, including the Zhob, Nari, Bolan, Pishin Lora, Mula, Porali and Dasht rivers.

2588. Gomal river starts from_____________?

• A. Iran
• B. Afghanistan
• C. KPK
• D. Balochistan

Explanation: The Gomal River rises in the southeastern highlands of Afghanistan and then flows into Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

2589. Which of the following is the oldest dam of Pakistan?

• A. Tarbela
• B. Mangla
• C. Gomal zam
• D. Warsak

Explanation: Among the listed major dams, Warsak is the oldest, having been constructed on the Kabul River near Peshawar before Mangla and Tarbela.

2590. The number of rivers in Sindh is_____________?

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 2
• D. 5

Explanation: Pakistan geography references generally count four main rivers or watercourses associated with Sindh. The figure refers to the standard textbook classification rather than every seasonal stream.