Free Rivers and Dams MCQs with Answers

151. Who represented Pakistan in Indus Water Treaty 1960?

• A. Iskander Mirza
• B. Ayoub Khan
• C. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
• D. Hussain Saharwardy

Explanation: President Ayub Khan represented Pakistan at the signing of the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960, while Jawaharlal Nehru represented India. The treaty was brokered by the World Bank to settle the sharing of the Indus river system.

152. Where Attabad Lake, a newly born lake in 2010 is situated Pakistan?

• A. Punjab
• B. KPK
• C. Gilgit Baltistan
• D. Balochistan

Explanation: Attabad Lake was formed by a massive landslide in 2010 in Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan. Its location places it in the mountainous northern region rather than Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Balochistan.

153. Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir built on the________River?

• A. KURRANG RIVER
• B. KABUL RIVER
• C. INDUS RIVER
• D. RAVI RIVER

Explanation: Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir formed on the Korang River near Islamabad. The Kabul, Indus and Ravi rivers do not feed the reservoir named in the question.

154. When Water Apportionment Accord was signed Between provinces of Pakistan?

• A. 1982
• B. 1991
• C. 1988
• D. 1998

Explanation: The Water Apportionment Accord was signed in 1991 to distribute the Indus waters among Pakistan’s provinces. It remains the main interprovincial water-sharing agreement.

155. Mirani Dam is located on which river?

• A. Bolan
• B. Jhelum
• C. Dashat
• D. Hub

Explanation: Mirani Dam is built on the Dasht River in Balochistan, although the option spells it “Dashat.” The other listed rivers are not associated with Mirani Dam.

156. Keenjhar Lake is also called___________?

• A. Birds Lake
• B. Kalri Lake
• C. Jhari Lake
• D. None of these

Explanation: Keenjhar Lake is also known as Kalri Lake, especially in geographical references to Sindh. The name is often tested alongside Haleji and Manchar lakes.

157. Hamal Lake is situated in district?

• A. Dadu
• B. Qambar Shahdadkot
• C. Thatta
• D. Jamshoro

Explanation: Hamal Lake lies in Qambar Shahdadkot District of Sindh. It is part of the lake and wetland system of northern Sindh.

158. Paristan Lake is in district?

• A. Muzzafarabad
• B. Skardu
• C. Peshawar
• D. Rawalpindi

Explanation: Paristan Lake is associated with the Skardu region of Gilgit-Baltistan. The other choices are cities or districts far from this high-altitude lake area.

159. Khabikki Lake is in district?

• A. Lahore
• B. Peshawar
• C. Khushab
• D. Rawalpindi

Explanation: Khabikki Lake is one of the important lakes of Khushab District in Punjab, within the Salt Range region. It is commonly grouped with Uchhali and Kallar Kahar lakes.

160. Kallar Kahar Lake is in__________?

• A. Peshawar
• B. Muzaffarabad
• C. Gilgit Baltistan
• D. Chakwal

Explanation: Kallar Kahar Lake is a saltwater lake in Chakwal District, Punjab, on the Potohar Plateau. It is known for its scenic setting and migratory birds.