Free Rivers and Dams MCQs with Answers

31. Which one of the following is the biggest man made lake found in Pakistan?

• A. Hub lake
• B. Manchar lake
• C. Halegi lake
• D. Keenjhar lake

Explanation: Keenjhar Lake is conventionally identified in Pakistan Studies as the country’s largest man-made or artificial lake. It is an important freshwater source for Karachi and Thatta, although classifications of large reservoirs can vary.

32. Where is the biggest hydro-electric power station found in Pakistan?

• A. Tarbela dam
• B. Khanpur dam
• C. Mangla dam
• D. Warsak dam

Explanation: Tarbela Dam houses Pakistan’s largest hydroelectric power station and is built on the Indus River. Mangla and Warsak are important hydropower projects, but their generating capacity is lower.

33. Baran river is flowing in the province of____________?

• A. KPK
• B. Sindh
• C. Balochistan
• D. Punjab

Explanation: The Baran River flows in Sindh and is associated with the arid region of the province. It should not be confused with the Baran stream or similarly named waterways elsewhere.

34. The Kabul river merges into___________?

• A. Indus river
• B. Jhelum river
• C. Kuram river
• D. Kaghan river

Explanation: The Kabul River joins the Indus at Attock in Punjab. The Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi are separate major tributaries of the Indus system.

35. The Ravi River falls in____________?

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

Explanation: The Ravi joins the Chenab near Ahmadpur Sial in Punjab, and their combined flow later enters the Panjnad system. It does not flow directly into the Indus at that point.

36. Indus river originates from______________?

• A. Kashmir
• B. Ladakh
• C. Tibet
• D. Jammu

Explanation: The Indus rises on the Tibetan Plateau near the region of Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash. Although it then flows through Ladakh, Tibet is the standard answer for its source.

37. The number of barrages constructed on river Indus are____________?

• A. 7
• B. 6
• C. 4
• D. 0

Explanation: Six major barrages are commonly counted on the Indus in Pakistan: Jinnah, Chashma, Taunsa, Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri. The count can vary if smaller control structures are included, but six is the standard GK figure.

38. The smallest dam in Pakistan is______________?

• A. Tarbela
• B. Mangla
• C. Chashma
• D. Warsak

Explanation: Warsak is the smallest among the major dams listed here, while Tarbela and Mangla are Pakistan’s large reservoir dams. Chashma is generally classified as a barrage and power project rather than the smallest major dam.

39. Bolan and Rukshan are the rivers flowing in____________?

• A. KPK
• B. Balochistan
• C. Punjab
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Bolan and Rakhshan rivers are both located in Balochistan. They are regional rivers of the province rather than part of the main river network of Punjab or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

40. In which of the following provinces Swat, Gomal, Karum and Kabul river flow?

• A. KPK
• B. Balochistan
• C. Sindh
• D. Punjab

Explanation: Swat, Gomal, Kurram and Kabul are all important rivers associated with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, although some also rise or flow beyond the province. Their drainage ultimately connects with the Indus system.