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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41. Which is the highest peak of Karakoram range ?

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

Explanation: K2, also called Mount Godwin-Austen, is the highest peak of the Karakoram range and the second-highest mountain in the world.

Correct answer: K-2 peak

42. Which of the following areas from potwar Plateau ?

  • A. Rawalpindi
  • B. Jhelum
  • C. Mianwali
  • D. All of above

Explanation: The Potwar Plateau mainly covers the Rawalpindi, Jhelum and adjoining areas of northern Punjab; some broader descriptions also include parts of Mianwali. Therefore, the source’s intended answer is all of the above.

Correct answer: All of above

43. The height of Potwar Plateau is ?

  • A. 300-600 meters
  • B. 200-500 meters
  • C. 320-550 meters
  • D. 380-650 meters

Explanation: The Potwar Plateau is a comparatively low upland, generally ranging from about 300 to 600 metres above sea level. Its height is far below that of Pakistan’s major mountain ranges.

Correct answer: 300-600 meters

44. What is the average height of salt range ?

  • A. 675 meters
  • B. 700 meters
  • C. 640 meters
  • D. 590 meters

Explanation: The Salt Range has an average elevation of roughly 675 metres, although individual peaks and sections vary considerably in height.

Correct answer: 675 meters

45. What is the height of Sakasar peak ?

  • A. 1600 meters
  • B. 1500 meters
  • C. 1680 meters
  • D. 1700 meters

Explanation: Sakesar, the highest peak of the Salt Range, is about 1,522 metres high. In a rounded-options question, 1,500 metres is the appropriate answer.

Correct answer: 1500 meters

46. What is the maximum height of Kirthar Range ?

  • A. 2150 meters
  • B. 2500 meters
  • C. 2375 meters
  • D. 2275 meters

Explanation: The highest point of the Kirthar Range is commonly given as about 2,150 metres, associated with Zardak or related high points of the range.

Correct answer: 2150 meters

47. What is the average height of Koh-e Sufaid?

  • A. 3200 meters
  • B. 3500 meters
  • C. 3000 meters
  • D. 5560 metes

Explanation: The Koh-e-Sufaid or Safed Koh system has an average elevation commonly stated at around 3,000 metres, though its highest summit, Sikaram, is much higher.

Correct answer: 3000 meters

48. The direction of Hindukush is from ?

  • A. North-West
  • B. South-West
  • C. North-East
  • D. North-South

Explanation: The Hindu Kush in Pakistan generally trends from the north-west towards the south-east. Thus, north-west is the intended directional description among these options.

Correct answer: North-West

49. The Hindu kush range starts at the ?

  • A. China Border
  • B. Pamir Platean
  • C. Afghan border
  • D. Karakoram

Explanation: The Hindu Kush begins near the Pamir Plateau and extends westward through Afghanistan and northern Pakistan. The Karakoram is a separate neighbouring range.

Correct answer: Pamir Platean

50. "The place where heaven and earth meet" these words are said about which place ?

  • A. Chitral
  • B. Kalash
  • C. Punial
  • D. Swat

Explanation: Punial, in the Ghizer region of Gilgit-Baltistan, is traditionally praised as the place where heaven and earth meet because of its scenic valleys and high mountains.

Correct answer: Punial