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577 Geography of Pakistan MCQs from Pakistan Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Geography of Pakistan covers the Indus river system, major dams, mountain ranges, passes, climatic regions, agricultural zones, minerals and other natural resources. Questions connect physical geography with irrigation, crops, transport and regional development, while distinguishing mountain passes from river valleys and renewable resources from mineral reserves.
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- A. Friendly Desert
- B. Hot Desert
- C. Cool Desert
- D. None of them
Explanation: Thar is popularly called the “Friendly Desert” in Pakistan studies because its desert environment supports settled communities and…
Correct answer: Friendly Desert- A. Jamshoro
- B. Karachi
- C. Larkana
- D. Hyderabad
Explanation: The Sindh Provincial Museum is located in Hyderabad, near the Rani Bagh area. It displays the cultural and archaeological heritage of Sindh.
Correct answer: Hyderabad- A. Jamshoro
- B. Hyderabad
- C. Larkana
- D. Karachi
Explanation: The University of Karachi is situated in Karachi, in the northeastern part of the city.
Correct answer: Karachi- A. Hyderabad
- B. Karachi
- C. Jamshoro
- D. Kotri
Explanation: Clifton Beach is a well-known coastal beach in Karachi. Hyderabad, Jamshoro and Kotri are inland cities along the Indus region.
Correct answer: Karachi- A. 140,914sq.km
- B. 130,914sq.km
- C. 140,814sq.km
- D. 120,914sq.km
Explanation: Sindh covers approximately 140,914 square kilometres, making it Pakistan’s third-largest province by area.
Correct answer: 140,914sq.km- A. 98,421 sq.km
- B. 104,641 sq.km
- C. 107,521 sq.km
- D. 101,741 sq.km
Explanation: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa covers 101,741 square kilometres after the inclusion of the former FATA areas.
Correct answer: 101,741 sq.km- A. Peshawar
- B. Abbotabad
- C. D.I.Khan
- D. None of them
Explanation: Peshawar is the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and also its administrative and commercial centre.
Correct answer: Peshawar- A. 906 Sq Km
- B. 1106 Sq Km
- C. 1006 Sq Km
- D. 1206 Sq Km
Explanation: The Islamabad Capital Territory covers approximately 906 square kilometres.
Correct answer: 906 Sq Km- A. 27,220 Sq Km
- B. 40,914 Sq Km
- C. 347,190 Sq Km
- D. 205,344 Sq Km
Explanation: The former Federally Administered Tribal Areas covered about 27,220 square kilometres before their merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018.
Correct answer: 27,220 Sq Km- A. 74,521 Sq Km
- B. 140,914 Sq Km
- C. 347,190 Sq Km
- D. 205,344 Sq Km
Explanation: Sindh covers approximately 140,914 square kilometres, making it Pakistan's third-largest province by area.
Correct answer: 140,914 Sq Km- A. KPK
- B. Punjab
- C. Azad Kashmir
- D. None of them
Explanation: Mirpur is a prominent city in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, situated near Mangla Dam. It is not a city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Punjab.
Correct answer: Azad Kashmir- A. 74,521 Sq Km
- B. 40,914 Sq Km
- C. 347,190 Sq Km
- D. 205,344 Sq Km
Explanation: Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by area, covering about 347,190 square kilometres.
Correct answer: 347,190 Sq Km- A. Islamabad
- B. Rawalpindi
- C. Murree
- D. Peshawar
Explanation: Shakarparrian is a hill-and-park area in Islamabad, known for the Pakistan Monument and its elevated view of the capital.
Correct answer: Islamabad- A. junipur
- B. change nanga
- C. chitral
- D. Deer
Explanation: The Ziarat Juniper Forest is commonly described as one of Pakistan’s oldest forests and contains exceptionally ancient juniper trees.
Correct answer: junipur- A. Thar Desert
- B. Thal Desert
- C. Kharan Desert
- D. Cholistan Desert
Explanation: The Kharan Desert in Balochistan is regarded as Pakistan’s driest desert because of its extremely low and irregular rainfall.
Correct answer: Kharan Desert- A. Balochistan
- B. Punjab
- C. Sindh
- D. KPK
Explanation: Pakistan’s important juniper forests are found in the Ziarat district of Balochistan.
Correct answer: Balochistan- A. Mango
- B. Sugar Can
- C. Banana
- D. Strawbery
Explanation: Mirpur Khas in Sindh is especially famous for its mangoes and is a major mango-producing area.
Correct answer: Mango- A. Harappa
- B. Mohenjo-Daro
- C. Ropar
- D. Burewala
Explanation: Burewala in Punjab is known as a city of education and sports and lies in an important cotton-producing region.
Correct answer: Burewala- A. Sialkot
- B. Tharparkar
- C. Hyderabad
- D. Bahawalpur
Explanation: Tharparkar is associated with Pakistan’s vulture-safe zone because conservation measures protect vultures and their habitat there.
Correct answer: Tharparkar- A. 4.5 million
- B. 5.1 million
- C. 3.8 million
- D. 5.5 million
Explanation: Sindh’s population around the time of independence is commonly given as approximately 5.5 million.
Correct answer: 5.5 million