Free Rivers and Dams MCQs with Answers

111. Islam Barrage is in Tehsil Hasilpur of Punjab, on River?

• A. Jhelum
• B. Neelum
• C. Sutlej
• D. Chenab

Explanation: Islam Barrage is situated near Hasilpur on the Sutlej River. Hasilpur’s location in southern Punjab helps distinguish it from headworks on the Chenab and Jhelum.

112. Gharo Creek Lake is located in?

• A. Dadu
• B. Jamshoro
• C. Thatta
• D. Karachi

Explanation: Gharo Creek is in Thatta District of Sindh, near the Indus Delta and the Arabian Sea. Dadu, Jamshoro and Karachi are separate nearby districts or urban areas.

113. How many rivers are in Punjab?

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8

Explanation: Punjab is traditionally called the land of five rivers: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and Beas. The Beas now lies in India, but it remains part of the historical basis for Punjab’s name.

114. How many rivers are in KPK?

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8Downloading Interactive Geographic Maps

Explanation: General Pakistan Studies listings commonly count eight major rivers or river systems in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Indus, Kabul, Swat, Kurram, Gomal, Panjkora, Siran and Kunar. The count can vary if only principal rivers are considered, but eight matches the standard exam key.

115. What is total installed capacity to produce power of proposed Dasu Hydropower Project?

• A. 4073 MW
• B. 4320 MW
• C. 4435 MW
• D. 4620 MW

Explanation: The proposed Dasu Hydropower Project has a planned total generation capacity of 4,320 MW, generally described as two stages of 2,160 MW each. It is being developed on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

116. Phander Lake is in__________?

• A. China
• B. Kenya
• C. Pakistan
• D. Nepal

Explanation: Phander Lake is in Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, and is known for its clear water and trout. It is not in China, Kenya or Nepal.

117. What is the height of Diamer Basha Dam?

• A. 138m
• B. 200m
• C. 272m
• D. 278m

Explanation: The planned Diamer-Bhasha Dam has a height of approximately 272 metres. The figures 138, 200 and 278 metres do not match the commonly cited dam height.

118. Which District of sindh connect with Three provinces ?

• A. Sukkur
• B. Qambar @ Shahdad kot
• C. Kashmore @ Kandhkot
• D. None of these

Explanation: Kashmore-Kandhkot is the Sindh district that meets Punjab and Balochistan, giving it a connection with three provinces. Sukkur and Qambar Shahdadkot do not share this three-province position.

119. The Jinnah Barrage has been built on _______ river?

• A. Indus
• B. Jehlum
• C. Chenab
• D. None of these

Explanation: Jinnah Barrage, formerly Kalabagh Barrage, is constructed across the Indus River in Mianwali District. The Jhelum and Chenab have different major barrages associated with them.

120. Indus river covers plain area___________?

• A. 100,000 square miles
• B. 200,000 square miles
• C. 300,000 square miles
• D. 400,00 square miles

Explanation: The Indus Plain covers roughly 200,000 square miles and is formed by the Indus and its major tributaries. It is Pakistan’s principal agricultural and densely populated plain.