Geography | MCQs

Explanation

The Indus is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South Asia.

The 3,180 km river rises in Western Tibet, flows northwest through the Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan regions of Kashmir

Indus River Length: 3,180 km

Indus River Mouths: Arabian Sea, Rann of Kutch, Nalsarovar bird sanctuary

Indus River Tributaries: Sutlej River, Chenab River, Jhelum River, Ravi River,

Indus River Sources: Tibetan Plateau, Senge Zangbu, Gar River

Indus River 2nd source: Gar Tsangpo

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• Xinjiang province in China directly borders Pakistan.
• The border region is significant for trade and connectivity.
• It encompasses diverse landscapes, including mountains and valleys.

Explanation

• The elevation of the Kirthar Mountains is 2,260 meters (7,410 feet).
• The highest peak in the Kirthar Range is Zardak Peak.
• It stands at 7,430 feet (2,260 meters).
• The Kirthar Range is situated along the border of Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
• The hill station of Gorakh, located in the Kirthar Mountains, is situated off Dadu in Sindh.

Explanation

Pakistan is located in the western part of South Asia.

It shares borders with India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, and China to the north.

Explanation

Fort Munro, formerly known as Loilaresir, is a hill station which is located at a height of 6,470 feet.

It is located in Sulaiman Range.

It is located in Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab.

Explanation

Kashmir Valley receives the highest rainfall due to its location in the western Himalayas.

It experiences heavy precipitation from monsoon and western disturbances.

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Explanation

The proposed site for the dam is situated at Kalabagh,

in Mianwali district of Punjab. 

Height: 83 m

Location: Kalabagh, Mianwali District

Active capacity: 7.52 km3 

Installed capacity: 3,600 MW 

Explanation

 Hinterland means parts of a country behind the coast or a river’s banks.

    Hinterland means ساحل سمندر کے پیچھے زمین کا ایریا 

Explanation

USA is a country located in North American continent. 

The United States is made up of a total of 50 states, plus the District of Columbia – or Washington D.C.

The United States also has 5 major territories and various islands.