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Pakistan’s major mountain systems include the Himalayas, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, Suleiman and Kirthar ranges, with their peaks, locations and physical features. The topic also covers important passes such as Khunjerab, Khyber, Bolan and Lowari, including the provinces or regions they connect and their historical and strategic roles.
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- A. Iran
- B. China
- C. India
- D. Afghanistan
Explanation: The Khyber Pass runs through the Spin Ghar mountains and connects Pakistan with Afghanistan.
Correct answer: Afghanistan- A. Pakistan and Tajikistan
- B. China and Pakistan
- C. Afghanistan and Pakistan
- D. Afghanistan and China
Explanation: The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow Afghan strip that reaches China’s Xinjiang region, so it connects Afghanistan and China.
Correct answer: Afghanistan and China- A. 776 km
- B. 806 km
- C. 912 km
- D. 845 km
Explanation: The Pakistan section of the Karakoram Highway from the China border at Khunjerab to Burhan is commonly given as approximately 806…
Correct answer: 806 km- A. Afghanistan
- B. India
- C. Iran
- D. China
Explanation: Pakistan Gate refers to the crossing at Taftan on the Pakistan-Iran border.
Correct answer: Iran- A. Durand Line
- B. Wakhan Corridor
- C. Amu Darya
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pakistan and Tajikistan do not share a direct border; Afghanistan’s narrow Wakhan Corridor lies between them.
Correct answer: Wakhan Corridor- A. 2100 Km
- B. 2352 Km
- C. 2611 Km
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Pakistan-Afghanistan border, commonly called the Durand Line, is approximately 2,611 km long.
Correct answer: 2611 Km- A. 8210 meter
- B. 8410 meter
- C. 8611 meter
- D. 8511 meter
Explanation: K2 rises to 8,611 metres and is the world's second-highest mountain after Mount Everest.
Correct answer: 8611 meter- A. Rahim Yar Khan
- B. Jhelum
- C. Rawalpindi
- D. Lahore
Explanation: Rohtas Fort stands near Dina in Jhelum District, Punjab. It was built by Sher Shah Suri to control the route between northern India and…
Correct answer: Jhelum- A. 28251
- B. 28451
- C. 28651
- D. 28851
Explanation: K2 is 8,611 metres high, which is approximately 28,251 feet. It is the world’s second-highest peak after Mount Everest.
Correct answer: 28251- A. Siachen
- B. Hispar
- C. Butura
- D. Baltoro
Explanation: Siachen is commonly described in Pakistan’s geographical references as the country’s highest glacier and lies in the eastern Karakoram.
Correct answer: Siachen- A. Siachen,Hispar and Biafo
- B. Batura
- C. Chogo Lungma and Yengunta
- D. All of these
Explanation: Siachen, Hispar, Biafo, Batura, Chogo Lungma and Yengunta are all glaciers of the Karakoram region.
Correct answer: All of these- 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.
Correct answer: 13%- 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: Karakoram- A. Indus plain
- B. Karakoram
- C. Balochistan
- D. Kirthar range
Explanation: The Ras Koh Range is located in Balochistan, particularly in the Chagai region.
Correct answer: Balochistan- 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.
Correct answer: Gilgit Baltistan- 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.
Correct answer: Gilgit Baltistan- A. Gilgit Baltistan
- B. Iran
- C. USA
- D. Subcontinent
Explanation: Modern polo developed from an ancient Persian game, so Iran is the expected answer.
Correct answer: Iran- 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…
Correct answer: Gilgit- 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…
Correct answer: Baltistan- 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.
Correct answer: Little TibetMountain Ranges and Passes MCQs: common questions
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