Free Rivers and Dams MCQs with Answers

131. Earthquake of 1935 struck which city of Pakistan ?

• A. Muzaffarabad
• B. Quetta
• C. Lahore
• D. Karachi

Explanation: The devastating earthquake of 31 May 1935 struck Quetta and surrounding areas in Balochistan. Muzaffarabad suffered a major earthquake much later, in 2005.

132. An old heritage of Sindh , Britain's 1904 building along with a tomb of a British employee namely Jones is located along with Unnar canal in________ ?

• A. kashmore Sindh
• B. Jacobabad Sindh
• C. Shikarpur Sindh
• D. None

Explanation: The described British-era building and the tomb of Jones near the Unnar Canal are identified with Kashmore in Sindh. The references to Jacobabad and Shikarpur are the likely location traps.

133. The major source of water in Pakistan is___________?

• A. Rain
• B. Snow
• C. Lakes
• D. Rivers

Explanation: Pakistan’s main water supply comes through the Indus River system, including the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej. Rain and snow feed these rivers, but rivers are the principal direct source used in the country’s irrigation system.

134. The busiest seaport of Pakistan is___________?

• A. Karachi Port
• B. Bin Qasim
• C. Gawadar
• D. None of these

Explanation: Karachi Port is traditionally described in Pakistan Studies as the country's busiest seaport and handles a large share of national maritime trade. Port Qasim is also a major commercial port, while Gwadar is still developing its larger potential.

135. Iran lies to the _______ of Pakistan ?

• A. South east
• B. South West
• C. South north
• D. East west

Explanation: Iran is situated to the southwest of Pakistan, sharing a border with Balochistan. The direction is not simply south because Iran lies west as well as slightly south of Pakistan.

136. China lies to the ________ of Pakistan ?

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

Explanation: China lies to the north of Pakistan across the Khunjerab region, although parts of China are also northeast of Pakistan. Among the given directions, north is the appropriate answer.

137. India is located in the _______ side of the Pakistan ?

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

Explanation: India lies mainly to the east of Pakistan, with the international boundary extending from Kashmir in the north to Sindh in the southeast. Afghanistan and Iran, rather than India, lie to Pakistan's west.

138. Makli graveyard is located near____________?

• A. Jacobabad
• B. Jamshoro
• C. Larkana
• D. Thatta

Explanation: The Makli Necropolis is located near Thatta in Sindh and is one of the world's largest historic cemeteries. Jacobabad, Jamshoro and Larkana are separate Sindh locations and are not associated with Makli.

139. In Pakistan "City of Garden" is known as___________?

• A. Karachi
• B. Lahore
• C. Gilgit Baltistan
• D. Quetta

Explanation: Lahore is known as the City of Gardens because of its historic gardens, including Shalimar Gardens and the Lahore Fort garden complex. Karachi is commonly called the City of Lights, not the City of Gardens.

140. "Wali Tangi Dam" is located in__________?

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

Explanation: Wali Tangi Dam is situated near Quetta in Balochistan. It is a small water-storage and irrigation project serving the surrounding area.