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Pakistan Geography Quiz – 15 Questions with Answers

Test your knowledge of Pakistan's geography with 15 questions covering its location, provinces, mountains, rivers, deserts, borders, and physical features.

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  1. 1. Which continent is Pakistan located in?

    • A. Europe
    • B. Asia
    • C. Africa
    • D. South America
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    B. Asia

    Pakistan is located in South Asia, a region of the Asian continent.

  2. 2. Which sea lies to the south of Pakistan?

    • A. Red Sea
    • B. Arabian Sea
    • C. Bay of Bengal
    • D. Caspian Sea
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    B. Arabian Sea

    Pakistan has a coastline along the Arabian Sea in the northern part of the Indian Ocean.

  3. 3. How many provinces does Pakistan have?

    • A. 3
    • B. 4
    • C. 5
    • D. 6
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    B. 4

    Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

  4. 4. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?

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

    Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by area and occupies much of the country's southwestern region.

  5. 5. Which is the most populous province of Pakistan?

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

    Punjab is Pakistan's most populous province and is located in the northeastern part of the country.

  6. 6. Which mountain range contains K2, the second-highest mountain in the world?

    • A. Hindu Kush
    • B. Karakoram
    • C. Sulaiman Range
    • D. Salt Range
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    B. Karakoram

    K2 is located in the Karakoram mountain range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

  7. 7. Which is the longest river in Pakistan?

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

    The Indus is the longest river in Pakistan and is the country's most important river system.

  8. 8. Which desert is located mainly in southeastern Pakistan?

    • A. Thar Desert
    • B. Gobi Desert
    • C. Taklamakan Desert
    • D. Karakum Desert
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    A. Thar Desert

    The Thar Desert extends across southeastern Pakistan, particularly in Sindh, and continues into India.

  9. 9. Which country shares Pakistan's western border and lies beyond the Khyber region?

    • A. Nepal
    • B. Afghanistan
    • C. Bangladesh
    • D. Sri Lanka
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    B. Afghanistan

    Afghanistan borders Pakistan to the west and northwest, with the two countries connected by several important mountain passes.

  10. 10. Which country lies to the northeast of Pakistan?

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

    China borders Pakistan to the northeast, with the Karakoram mountain region forming part of the border area.

  11. 11. Which major mountain range is found in northern Pakistan and includes Nanga Parbat?

    • A. Himalayas
    • B. Aravalli Range
    • C. Western Ghats
    • D. Vindhya Range
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    A. Himalayas

    Nanga Parbat is a major Himalayan peak located in the western Himalayas of northern Pakistan.

  12. 12. Which important river system is formed by the Indus and its major tributaries in Pakistan?

    • A. Indus River system
    • B. Ganges River system
    • C. Brahmaputra River system
    • D. Mekong River system
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    A. Indus River system

    The Indus River system includes the Indus and major tributaries such as the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Kabul rivers.

  13. 13. Which city is located near the Arabian Sea and is one of Pakistan's major coastal cities?

    • A. Lahore
    • B. Islamabad
    • C. Karachi
    • D. Peshawar
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    C. Karachi

    Karachi is located on the Arabian Sea coast in southern Pakistan and is the country's largest city.

  14. 14. Which plateau occupies a large part of western Pakistan?

    • A. Deccan Plateau
    • B. Balochistan Plateau
    • C. Tibetan Plateau
    • D. Chota Nagpur Plateau
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    B. Balochistan Plateau

    The Balochistan Plateau covers much of western Pakistan and is characterized by rugged terrain and extensive dry areas.

  15. 15. Which mountain pass is one of the most famous routes connecting Pakistan with Afghanistan?

    • A. Khyber Pass
    • B. Nathu La
    • C. Zoji La
    • D. Rohtang Pass
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    A. Khyber Pass

    The Khyber Pass is a historic mountain pass connecting the Peshawar region of Pakistan with Afghanistan.