Free Mountain Ranges and Passes MCQs with Answers

31. Who was the first person the climb the Nanga parbat?

• A. Hermann Buhl
• B. Martin Conway
• C. R.d Banerjee
• D. Ashraf Aman

Explanation: Austrian climber Hermann Buhl made the first successful ascent of Nanga Parbat in 1953. Martin Conway was an explorer, while Ashraf Aman was the first Pakistani to summit K2, not Nanga Parbat.

32. What is the Height of Broad Peak?

• A. 8126 meters
• B. 8092 meters
• C. 8075 meters
• D. 8047 meters

Explanation: Older Pakistan Studies and mountaineering references give Broad Peak's height as 8,047 metres, which is the figure represented by option d. More recent surveys commonly report approximately 8,051 metres, so the answer depends on the reference used.

33. What is the Meaning of Nanga Parbat ?

• A. Killer Mountain
• B. Naked Mountain
• C. Dead Place
• D. Seven Mountains

Explanation: Nanga Parbat means 'Naked Mountain' in Sanskrit, referring to its exposed, snowless appearance from some surrounding valleys. It is also popularly known as the Killer Mountain because of its difficult climbing history.

34. How many peaks in the Pakistan are Higher than 8000 meters?

• A. 4
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 8

Explanation: Pakistan has five eight-thousanders: K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II. Thus the count is five, not the number of all peaks exceeding 7,000 metres.

35. Which range lies along the border of Sindh and Baluchistan Province?

• A. Chaghi
• B. Makran range
• C. Kirthar range
• D. Koh-e-Sufaid

Explanation: The Kirthar Range runs along much of the boundary between Sindh and Balochistan. The Chagai and Makran ranges are chiefly associated with western and southwestern Balochistan.

36. Which range separate Baluchistan Plateau from Afghanistan?

• A. Chaghi
• B. Makran
• C. Turbat
• D. Kirthar range

Explanation: The Chagai Range lies in northwestern Balochistan and forms part of the mountainous region toward Afghanistan. The Kirthar and Makran ranges are located farther south and do not mark this division.

37. What is the average height of Karakoram range ?

• A. 7000 meters
• B. 7500 meters
• C. 7100 meters
• D. 7300 meters

Explanation: Pakistan Studies references commonly describe the Karakoram's average elevation as about 7,000 metres. Its exceptional height is reflected by K2 and several other peaks above 8,000 metres.

38. Which is the highest peak of Koh-e-Sulaiman range ?

• A. Tirichmir
• B. K-2
• C. Takhat-e-Sulaiman
• D. Sakar

Explanation: Takht-e-Sulaiman is the highest peak associated with the Sulaiman Range. Tirich Mir belongs to the Hindu Kush, while K2 belongs to the Karakoram.

39. Which is the highest peak of Salt range?

• A. Tirichmir
• B. K-2
• C. Nanga parbat
• D. Sakasar

Explanation: Sakesar, rising to about 1,522 metres, is the highest peak of the Salt Range. Tirich Mir, K2 and Nanga Parbat are all much higher peaks belonging to other mountain systems.

40. Which is the Highest peak of Himalayas range in Pakistan ?

• A. Nanga Parbat
• B. K-2
• C. Tirichmir
• D. Sakasar

Explanation: Nanga Parbat, at about 8,126 metres, is the highest peak of the Himalayan range in Pakistan. K2 is higher overall but belongs to the Karakoram range, not the Himalayas.