Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which is commonly described as Pakistan's largest offshore island?
A. Astola Island
B. Manora Island
C. Bundal Island
D. Churna Island
Correct Answer: A
Astola, also called Jezira Haft Talar, is Pakistan's largest offshore island.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Gwadar is located on a distinctive:
A. Hammerhead-shaped peninsula
B. River island
C. Glacial moraine
D. Volcanic crater lake
Correct Answer: A
Gwadar occupies a hammerhead-shaped peninsula joined to the mainland by a narrow sandy isthmus.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
The Makran Coast lies mainly in:
A. Balochistan
B. Punjab
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
Correct Answer: A
Makran is the long, arid coastal region of southern Balochistan.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
The Indus Delta is located in:
A. Sindh
B. Punjab
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
Correct Answer: A
The Indus spreads into distributaries and tidal creeks before reaching the Arabian Sea in Sindh.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Pakistan's coast borders mainly the:
A. Arabian Sea
B. Mediterranean Sea
C. Bay of Bengal
D. Caspian Sea
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan coasts face the Arabian Sea; the far southwest approaches the Gulf of Oman.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Snow and glacier melt from northern Pakistan is especially important for the flow of the:
A. Indus River system
B. Hub River only
C. Hingol River only
D. Coastal lagoons only
Correct Answer: A
The Indus and many of its tributaries depend strongly on snow and glacier melt from the northern mountains.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Batura Glacier is located in the:
A. Hunza region
B. Thar Desert
C. Salt Range
D. Makran coast
Correct Answer: A
Batura is a large Karakoram glacier in the Upper Hunza area.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Biafo Glacier connects with Hispar Glacier at:
A. Hispar La
B. Khyber Pass
C. Bolan Pass
D. Khojak Pass
Correct Answer: A
Biafo and Hispar glaciers meet at the high pass called Hispar La.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which glacier provides a major approach toward K2 and nearby eight-thousanders?
A. Baltoro Glacier
B. Passu Glacier
C. Malika Glacier
D. Lowari Glacier
Correct Answer: A
The Baltoro Glacier leads toward Concordia, K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum peaks.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Siachen Glacier belongs to which mountain system?
A. Karakoram
B. Salt Range
C. Kirthar
D. Sulaiman
Correct Answer: A
Siachen is a major glacier of the eastern Karakoram.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir near:
A. Islamabad
B. Karachi
C. Multan
D. Chitral
Correct Answer: A
Rawal Lake was created by damming the Korang River near Islamabad.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Hanna Lake is located near:
A. Quetta
B. Islamabad
C. Gilgit
D. Bahawalpur
Correct Answer: A
Hanna Lake is a well-known reservoir and recreation site near Quetta.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Sheosar Lake is located on the:
A. Deosai Plateau
B. Potohar Plateau
C. Balochistan Plateau
D. Thal Desert
Correct Answer: A
Sheosar is a high-altitude lake in Deosai National Park.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Satpara Lake is located near:
A. Skardu
B. Lahore
C. Thatta
D. Chaman
Correct Answer: A
Satpara Lake lies close to Skardu and supplies water to the surrounding area.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Attabad Lake was formed in 2010 by a:
A. Landslide
B. Volcanic eruption
C. Meteorite impact
D. Tidal surge
Correct Answer: A
A massive landslide blocked the Hunza River in 2010, creating Attabad Lake.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Lulusar Lake is important because it is associated with the source of the:
A. Kunhar River
B. Ravi River
C. Hingol River
D. Hub River
Correct Answer: A
Lulusar is commonly identified as the headwater lake of the Kunhar River.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Saif-ul-Muluk Lake is located in:
A. Kaghan Valley
B. Hunza Valley
C. Quetta Valley
D. Peshawar Valley
Correct Answer: A
Saif-ul-Muluk is an alpine lake near Naran in the Kaghan Valley.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Haleji Lake is a well-known wetland in:
A. Sindh
B. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
C. Gilgit-Baltistan
D. Balochistan
Correct Answer: A
Haleji Lake lies in Sindh and is important for migratory waterbirds.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Keenjhar Lake is located in:
A. Sindh
B. Punjab
C. Balochistan
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
Correct Answer: A
Keenjhar, also called Kalri Lake, is a major freshwater lake in Sindh and an important water source.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Geography - ProvincesDivisionsand Districts of Pakistan
Which is commonly regarded as Pakistan's largest natural freshwater lake?
A. Manchar Lake
B. Saif-ul-Muluk
C. Hanna Lake
D. Rawal Lake
Correct Answer: A
Manchar Lake in Sindh is widely described as Pakistan's largest natural freshwater lake, although its area varies seasonally.