All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2651. Kishanganga is another name of River _________?

• A. Jhelum
• B. Ganga
• C. Neelum
• D. Chenab

Explanation: Kishanganga is the name used in Indian-administered Kashmir for the Neelum River. After entering Pakistan, it is commonly known as the Neelum.

2652. Qadirabad Headworks is in Punjab on River?

• A. Jhelum
• B. Neelum
• C. Chenab
• D. Indus

Explanation: Qadirabad Headworks is built on the Chenab River in Punjab. It is part of the irrigation system drawing water from the Chenab for surrounding agricultural areas.

2653. Khanki Headworks is situated on River Chenab in District?

• A. Lahore
• B. Gujranwala
• C. Mianwali
• D. Norwal

Explanation: Khanki Headworks lies on the Chenab River in Gujranwala District. It is one of the important headworks of Punjab’s canal irrigation network.

2654. Jinnah Barrage is in district Mianwali of Punjab on River?

• A. Chenab
• B. Ravi
• C. Indus
• D. Neelum

Explanation: Jinnah Barrage is located in Mianwali District on the Indus River. Its location on the Indus distinguishes it from Punjab’s barrages built on the eastern rivers.

2655. Chashma Barrage is in District Mianwali of Punjab on River?

• A. Jhelum
• B. Chenab
• C. Indus
• D. Ravi

Explanation: Chashma Barrage is in Mianwali District and has been constructed across the Indus River. It also serves irrigation and regulation functions in the Indus Basin system.

2656. Islam Barrage is in Tehsil Hasilpur of Punjab, on River?

• A. Jhelum
• B. Neelum
• C. Sutlej
• D. Chenab

Explanation: Islam Barrage is situated near Hasilpur on the Sutlej River. Hasilpur’s location in southern Punjab helps distinguish it from headworks on the Chenab and Jhelum.

2657. Gharo Creek Lake is located in?

• A. Dadu
• B. Jamshoro
• C. Thatta
• D. Karachi

Explanation: Gharo Creek is in Thatta District of Sindh, near the Indus Delta and the Arabian Sea. Dadu, Jamshoro and Karachi are separate nearby districts or urban areas.

2658. How many rivers are in Punjab?

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8

Explanation: Punjab is traditionally called the land of five rivers: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and Beas. The Beas now lies in India, but it remains part of the historical basis for Punjab’s name.

2659. How many rivers are in KPK?

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8Downloading Interactive Geographic Maps

Explanation: General Pakistan Studies listings commonly count eight major rivers or river systems in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Indus, Kabul, Swat, Kurram, Gomal, Panjkora, Siran and Kunar. The count can vary if only principal rivers are considered, but eight matches the standard exam key.

2660. What is total installed capacity to produce power of proposed Dasu Hydropower Project?

• A. 4073 MW
• B. 4320 MW
• C. 4435 MW
• D. 4620 MW

Explanation: The proposed Dasu Hydropower Project has a planned total generation capacity of 4,320 MW, generally described as two stages of 2,160 MW each. It is being developed on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.