All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

741. 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.

742. 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.

743. 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.

744. 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.

745. 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.

746. 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.

747. 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.

748. 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.

749. 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.

750. 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.