Free Mountain Ranges and Passes MCQs with Answers

131. Total area of Gilgit Baltistan is __________?

• A. 72,971 km2
• B. 70, 981 km2
• C. 73,971 km2
• D. None of these

Explanation: Gilgit-Baltistan covers approximately 72,971 square kilometres according to the commonly used official figure. Its mountainous terrain includes the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush ranges.

132. What is a length of GT Road (N5) which run from Peshawar to Karachi?

• A. 1535
• B. 1635
• C. 1819
• D. 1835

Explanation: The N-5, commonly called the Grand Trunk Road or GT Road, runs from Peshawar to Karachi for approximately 1,819 kilometres. The shorter figures do not represent the full Pakistani length of the route.

133. Deosai National Park is in which region of Pakistan?

• A. Balochistan
• B. Gilgit-Baltistan
• C. Potohar-Punjab
• D. None of these

Explanation: Deosai National Park is in Gilgit-Baltistan, on the high Deosai Plateau near Skardu and Astore. Its extreme elevation makes it one of the world’s highest plateaus and national parks.

134. Prospect Point is situated in:

• A. Quetta
• B. Muslim bagh
• C. Ziarat
• D. Khuzdar

Explanation: Prospect Point is a well-known scenic viewpoint in Ziarat, Balochistan, noted for its juniper forests and mountain scenery. Quetta, Muslim Bagh and Khuzdar are separate Balochistan locations.

135. With which country Pakistan has shortest boundary?

• A. India
• B. China
• C. Iran
• D. Afghanistan

Explanation: China shares Pakistan’s shortest international boundary, about 523 kilometres, while the boundaries with Iran, India and Afghanistan are considerably longer. The Karakoram region forms much of this Pakistan-China frontier.

136. What is length of Bolan Pass?

• A. 89 Km
• B. 90 KM
• C. 95 KM
• D. None of these

Explanation: Bolan Pass is commonly given a length of approximately 89 kilometres. It is a historic route through the Toba Kakar range connecting the Quetta region with the Sibi plains.

137. Which is the oldest district of Balochistan?

• A. JHAL MAGSI
• B. QUETTA
• C. LEHRI
• D. LASBELLA

Explanation: Quetta is regarded as the oldest district of Balochistan in standard Pakistan Studies references. It later became the provincial capital and the administrative centre of the region.

138. Which mountain is called "Chogori" and "Savage Mountain"?

• A. Mount Everest
• B. Nanga Parbat
• C. K2
• D. Trichmir

Explanation: K2 is also known as Chogori and Savage Mountain. It is the world’s second-highest peak and lies in the Karakoram Range.

139. The world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions (the Biafo Glacier) is located in__________?

• A. America
• B. Canada
• C. Iceland
• D. Pakistan

Explanation: The Biafo Glacier and the adjoining Hispar Glacier form a major non-polar glacial system in Pakistan’s Karakoram. Biafo Glacier is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, so Pakistan is the correct country.

140. Razmak is famous for_________?

• A. Air Base
• B. Naval Base
• C. Cadet College
• D. HQ of FC

Explanation: Razmak in North Waziristan is well known for Razmak Cadet College. It is a hill station and educational centre rather than a naval or air base.