Free Geography of Pakistan MCQs with Answers
577 Geography of Pakistan 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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21. The Thar desert is called ___________ ?
- A. Friendly Desert
- B. Hot Desert
- C. Cool Desert
- D. None of them
Explanation: Thar is popularly called the “Friendly Desert” in Pakistan studies because its desert environment supports settled communities and cultural interaction. It is also known geographically as part of the Great Indian Desert.
Correct answer: Friendly Desert22. The Sindh Provincial Museum is located in __________ ?
- A. Jamshoro
- B. Karachi
- C. Larkana
- D. Hyderabad
Explanation: The Sindh Provincial Museum is located in Hyderabad, near the Rani Bagh area. It displays the cultural and archaeological heritage of Sindh.
Correct answer: Hyderabad23. University of Karachi is located in _________ ?
- A. Jamshoro
- B. Hyderabad
- C. Larkana
- D. Karachi
Explanation: The University of Karachi is situated in Karachi, in the northeastern part of the city. Jamshoro is associated with the University of Sindh and other institutions.
Correct answer: Karachi24. Clifton Beach is located in _________ ?
- A. Hyderabad
- B. Karachi
- C. Jamshoro
- D. Kotri
Explanation: Clifton Beach is a well-known coastal beach in Karachi. Hyderabad, Jamshoro and Kotri are inland cities along the Indus region.
Correct answer: Karachi25. The area of Sindh is _________ ?
- A. 140,914sq.km
- B. 130,914sq.km
- C. 140,814sq.km
- D. 120,914sq.km
Explanation: Sindh covers approximately 140,914 square kilometres, making it Pakistan’s third-largest province by area. The other figures differ from the standard provincial area.
Correct answer: 140,914sq.km26. The area of KPK is ?
- A. 98,421 sq.km
- B. 104,641 sq.km
- C. 107,521 sq.km
- D. 101,741 sq.km
Explanation: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa covers 101,741 square kilometres after the inclusion of the former FATA areas. The older figure of about 74,521 square kilometres excludes those merged districts.
Correct answer: 101,741 sq.km27. The capital of KPK is ________ ?
- A. Peshawar
- B. Abbotabad
- C. D.I.Khan
- D. None of them
Explanation: Peshawar is the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and also its administrative and commercial centre. Abbottabad and Dera Ismail Khan are important cities but are not the capital.
Correct answer: Peshawar28. What is the total area of ICT?
- A. 906 Sq Km
- B. 1106 Sq Km
- C. 1006 Sq Km
- D. 1206 Sq Km
Explanation: The Islamabad Capital Territory covers approximately 906 square kilometres. Its area is much smaller than that of any of Pakistan's provinces.
Correct answer: 906 Sq Km29. What is the total area of FATA?
- A. 27,220 Sq Km
- B. 40,914 Sq Km
- C. 347,190 Sq Km
- D. 205,344 Sq Km
Explanation: The former Federally Administered Tribal Areas covered about 27,220 square kilometres before their merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018. The larger figures in the options refer to provinces or other territories.
Correct answer: 27,220 Sq Km30. What is the total area of Sindh Province?
- A. 74,521 Sq Km
- B. 140,914 Sq Km
- C. 347,190 Sq Km
- D. 205,344 Sq Km
Explanation: Sindh covers approximately 140,914 square kilometres, making it Pakistan's third-largest province by area. Balochistan and Punjab have the larger figures listed in the other options.
Correct answer: 140,914 Sq Km