Free Rivers and Dams MCQs with Answers

91. Manthoka Waterfall is located in which city of Pakistan?

• A. Karachi
• B. Lahore
• C. Skardu
• D. Multan

Explanation: Manthoka Waterfall is in the Skardu area of Gilgit-Baltistan and is a well-known tourist attraction. Karachi, Lahore and Multan are not located near this waterfall.

92. In Indus water Treaty Ravi, Beas and sitlaj river was given to which country?

• A. India
• B. Pakistan
• C. China
• D. None of these

Explanation: Under the Indus Waters Treaty, the eastern rivers Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej were allocated primarily to India, while the western rivers went to Pakistan. Therefore, India is the correct choice.

93. Tanaza Dam is a small dam located at about 35 km south-west of ________?

• A. Rawalpindi
• B. Quetta
• C. Skardu
• D. Gilgit

Explanation: Tanaza Dam is listed as a small dam approximately 35 kilometres south-west of Rawalpindi. The other locations are not associated with this dam.

94. ________is situated about 29 km west of the right bank of the Indus, with a railway station, 37 km north-west of Sukkur.

• A. Gotki
• B. Khairpur
• C. Jacababad
• D. Shikarpur

Explanation: The geographical description matches Shikarpur, a historic city in Sindh located northwest of Sukkur and west of the Indus. Khairpur and Ghotki lie closer to the eastern side of the river.

95. After Indus river the longest river in Pakistan is__________?

• A. Ravi River
• B. Satlej river
• C. Dasht river
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Sutlej is generally listed as the longest river of Pakistan after the Indus, and it joins the Chenab through the Panjnad system. Ravi, Jhelum and Dasht are shorter within Pakistan’s river network.

96. How many canals flow from sukkur barrage ?

• A. 4
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8

Explanation: Sukkur Barrage distributes Indus water through seven major canals, making it one of Pakistan's most important irrigation structures. The number seven is the standard figure used in Pakistan Studies references.

97. Tanda Dam is located in which province of Pakistan?

• A. Punjab
• B. Balochistan
• C. Sindh
• D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Explanation: Tanda Dam is situated near Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It supplies water for irrigation and other local needs in the surrounding area.

98. Which of the following Motorway is called Sukkur to Hyderabad Motorway in Pakistan.

• A. M-10
• B. M-3
• C. M-6
• D. M-8

Explanation: The M-6 is the planned motorway connecting Sukkur with Hyderabad. M-9 connects Karachi with Hyderabad, which is the likely source of confusion.

99. When did East Punjab in India cut off the flow of canal waters to West Punjab in Pakistan?

• A. 1, February 1948
• B. 1, March 19148
• C. 1, April 1948
• D. 1, May 1948

Explanation: East Punjab stopped the flow of canal water to West Punjab on 1 April 1948, creating an early water dispute between India and Pakistan. The dispute eventually contributed to negotiations leading to the Indus Waters Treaty.

100. Where do Jhelum & Chenab river meets ?

• A. Khanki Headworks
• B. Trimmu
• C. Panjnad
• D. Rasool Pur

Explanation: The Jhelum joins the Chenab at Trimmu in Punjab. The combined river then flows onward before eventually becoming part of the Panjnad system.