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201. How much area of Mountain region is covered by glaciers in Pakistan?
- A. 17%
- B. 21%
- C. 13%
- D. 20%
Explanation: Pakistan’s standard geography figures state that glaciers cover about 13 percent of its mountain region. The other percentages do not match the commonly cited textbook statistic.
Correct answer: 13%202. Baltoro galcier is situated in the mountain range of__________?
- A. Hindu Kush
- B. Karakoram
- C. Himalayas
- D. Sulaiman
Explanation: The Baltoro Glacier is located in the Karakoram Range of Gilgit-Baltistan. It lies near K2 and is one of the region’s major glaciers.
Correct answer: Karakoram203. Ras Koh range is situated in______________?
- A. Indus plain
- B. Karakoram
- C. Balochistan
- D. Kirthar range
Explanation: The Ras Koh Range is located in Balochistan, particularly in the Chagai region. It is known for the 1998 nuclear tests conducted at the Ras Koh Hills.
Correct answer: Balochistan204. Sheena is a local language of __________ ?
- A. Gilgit Baltistan
- B. Sindh
- C. Punjab
- D. None of them
Explanation: Shina, also written Sheena, is an important Dardic language spoken mainly in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is not a native regional language of Sindh or Punjab.
Correct answer: Gilgit Baltistan205. In summer season polo tournaments are held in ________ ?
- A. Gilgit Baltistan
- B. Sindh
- C. Punjab
- D. None of them
Explanation: Gilgit-Baltistan is famous for summer polo tournaments, particularly the traditional polo culture of Chitral and the northern areas. Its high valleys provide the setting for these seasonal matches.
Correct answer: Gilgit Baltistan206. Polo game originated from __________ ?
- A. Gilgit Baltistan
- B. Iran
- C. USA
- D. Subcontinent
Explanation: Modern polo developed from an ancient Persian game, so Iran is the expected answer. The sport later spread through Central Asia, the subcontinent and eventually the West.
Correct answer: Iran207. The capital of Gilgit Baltistan is __________ ?
- A. Pamir
- B. Baltistan
- C. Hunza
- D. Gilgit
Explanation: Gilgit is the administrative capital of Gilgit-Baltistan. Baltistan and Hunza are regional areas, while Pamir is a mountain plateau region rather than the capital.
Correct answer: Gilgit208. Which Pakistani area is sandwiched between China and Indian-held Kashmir?
- A. Astor
- B. Baltistan
- C. Chitral
- D. Kalash
Explanation: Baltistan lies in the northeastern part of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan, adjoining China to the north and Indian-held Kashmir to the east and southeast. This location distinguishes it from Chitral and the Kalash area.
Correct answer: Baltistan209. Baltistan is called _________ ?
- A. Little Tibet
- B. Paradise
- C. Beauty of Earth
- D. Land of Fairies
Explanation: Baltistan is popularly called Little Tibet because of its Tibetan cultural and geographical connections. “Paradise” and “Beauty of Earth” are general scenic descriptions, not its standard geographical epithet.
Correct answer: Little Tibet210. Which valley is known as "Roof of the world"?
- A. Chitral
- B. Chilas
- C. Skardu
- D. Baltistan
Explanation: Baltistan is often described in Pakistani geographical material as the “Roof of the World” because of its exceptionally high mountain valleys and peaks. Pamir is the more precise broader geographical term, but it is not among the listed options.
Correct answer: Baltistan