Free Mountain Ranges and Passes MCQs with Answers

204 Mountain Ranges and Passes 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.

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121. Which District connects to all Four Provinces of Pakistan?

  • A. Kashmore
  • B. Rajanpur
  • C. Dera Ghazi Khan
  • D. Haripur

Explanation: Dera Ghazi Khan is traditionally described in Pakistani geography references as the district linked with all four provinces through its boundaries and adjoining areas. The other listed districts do not have this four-province connection.

Correct answer: Dera Ghazi Khan

122. Which Pass is also known as Toba Kaker Pass?

  • A. Khojak Pass
  • B. Tochi Pass
  • C. Khyber Pass
  • D. Lawari Pass

Explanation: The Khojak Pass is also known as the Toba Kakar Pass and lies near the Afghanistan border in Balochistan. Khyber, Tochi and Lowari are separate passes with different locations.

Correct answer: Khojak Pass

123. Which place is called the " Jewel of Hindukush"?

  • A. Balakot
  • B. Hazara
  • C. Mardan
  • D. Chitral

Explanation: Chitral is known as the Jewel of the Hindu Kush because of its mountain scenery, valleys, and location within the Hindu Kush region. Balakot, Hazara, and Mardan do not carry this standard title.

Correct answer: Chitral

124. Churchill Picket is located in which province of Pakistan?

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

Explanation: Churchill Picket is a military and geographical feature located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The province was formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.

Correct answer: Kpk

125. Manthokha Waterfall is located in which District of Pakistan ?

  • A. Swat
  • B. Chakwal
  • C. Hunza Nagar
  • D. Kharmang Valley

Explanation: Manthokha Waterfall is located in Kharmang Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. The valley is known for its scenic waterfalls and mountainous landscape.

Correct answer: Kharmang Valley

126. Where is Sher Shah Suri Mosque located?

  • A. Jhelum
  • B. Islamabad
  • C. Sargodha
  • D. Multan

Explanation: The Sher Shah Suri Mosque is at Bhera, which is in Sargodha District, so Sargodha is the appropriate option. The question uses the district’s name rather than the mosque’s exact town.

Correct answer: Sargodha

127. 2nd Highest plateau in the world, Deosai is loocated in__________?

  • A. Naran Kaghan
  • B. Hunza
  • C. Skardu
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Deosai Plateau lies near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan and is often described in general knowledge texts as the world’s second-highest plateau. Hunza and Naran-Kaghan are separate mountain regions.

Correct answer: Skardu

128. Chaqchan Mosque built in 1370 AD is located ______ district of GB?

  • A. Skardu
  • B. Gilgit
  • C. Ghanchay
  • D. Ghizer

Explanation: The historic Chaqchan Mosque is located in Kharmang, traditionally associated in such MCQs with Ghanche or Ghanchay District of Gilgit-Baltistan. The spelling “Ghanchay” in the options refers to Ghanche.

Correct answer: Ghanchay

129. 16th century built Kharphocho Fort is located in___________?

  • A. Kot Digi
  • B. Taxila
  • C. Swat
  • D. Skardu

Explanation: Kharpocho Fort, also called Skardu Fort, stands above Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan. Kot Diji Fort is in Sindh, while Taxila and Swat are unrelated locations.

Correct answer: Skardu

130. The height of Karoonjhar mountain is about _________ meters.

  • A. 305
  • B. 306
  • C. 307
  • D. 308

Explanation: Karoonjhar is a low mountain range in Tharparkar, Sindh, with its highest point commonly given as about 305 metres. The close numerical options are intended to test this recorded height.

Correct answer: 305