Valleys, Glaciers, Lakes and National Parks MCQs

Solved MCQs on Pakistan's valleys, major glaciers, mountain lakes and national parks, including the wildlife each park protects.

1. 1

   The Baltoro Glacier, one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions, is located in the:

   AKarakoramBHimalayasCSulaiman RangeDHindu Kush

   Correct answer: A. Karakoram

   Baltoro, in Gilgit-Baltistan, leads towards K2 and other giant peaks of the Karakoram.

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2. 2

   The Biafo and Hispar glaciers together form one of the longest glacial systems outside the polar regions. They are located in:

   ASwatBGilgit-BaltistanCAzad KashmirDChitral

   Correct answer: B. Gilgit-Baltistan

   Biafo and Hispar meet at Hispar La pass in the Karakoram, forming a glacial highway of over 100 km.

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3. 3

   Batura Glacier is located in which valley?

   ASwatBKaghanCNeelumDHunza

   Correct answer: D. Hunza

   The Batura Glacier lies in the Upper Hunza area of Gilgit-Baltistan, near the Karakoram Highway.

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4. 4

   Which is the largest national park in Pakistan?

   AKhunjerab National ParkBHingol National ParkCMargalla Hills National ParkDLal Suhanra National Park

   Correct answer: B. Hingol National Park

   Hingol National Park on the Makran coast of Balochistan is the largest. It includes the Hingol River and the Princess of Hope rock formation.

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5. 5

   Khunjerab National Park is famous for protecting the snow leopard and which rare wild sheep?

   ABighorn sheepBUrialCMarco Polo sheepDMouflon

   Correct answer: C. Marco Polo sheep

   The park on the Pakistan–China border protects Marco Polo sheep, snow leopards and Himalayan ibex.

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6. 6

   Deosai National Park is especially important for protecting the:

   AIndus river dolphinBBlackbuckCHimalayan brown bearDHoubara bustard

   Correct answer: C. Himalayan brown bear

   The high Deosai Plains are among the last strongholds of the Himalayan brown bear.

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7. 7

   Lal Suhanra National Park, known for desert and wetland habitats, is near:

   ABahawalpurBMultanCSukkurDThatta

   Correct answer: A. Bahawalpur

   Lal Suhanra near Bahawalpur includes part of the Cholistan desert and has been designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

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8. 8

   Margalla Hills National Park borders which city?

   AMurreeBPeshawarCAbbottabadDIslamabad

   Correct answer: D. Islamabad

   The park covers the Margalla Hills just north of Islamabad, including popular hiking trails.

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9. 9

   Chitral Gol National Park is well known for protecting the:

   ASnow leopard onlyBIndus dolphinCMarkhorDCrocodile

   Correct answer: C. Markhor

   Chitral Gol is an important habitat of the markhor, Pakistan's national animal.

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10. 10

    Kirthar National Park is located in which province?

    ASindhBBalochistanCKhyber PakhtunkhwaDPunjab

    Correct answer: A. Sindh

    Kirthar National Park lies in the Kirthar Range of western Sindh.

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12. 11

    The Kalash valleys (Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir) are located in:

    AChitralBSkarduCSwatDGilgit

    Correct answer: A. Chitral

    The Kalash people, known for their distinctive culture and festivals, live in these valleys of Chitral district.

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13. 12

    The Neelum Valley is located in:

    AAzad Jammu and KashmirBKhyber PakhtunkhwaCPunjabDGilgit-Baltistan

    Correct answer: A. Azad Jammu and Kashmir

    The Neelum Valley runs along the Neelum River in AJK and is known for its green slopes and villages such as Keran and Sharda.

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14. 13

    Kalam, a popular tourist town, is in which valley?

    AHunzaBKaghanCSwatDNeelum

    Correct answer: C. Swat

    Kalam lies in upper Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along the Swat River.

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15. 14

    Naran is a well-known town in which valley?

    ASwatBChitralCNeelumDKaghan

    Correct answer: D. Kaghan

    Naran in the Kaghan Valley is the base for visits to Lake Saiful Muluk and the Babusar Pass.

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16. 15

    Lulusar Lake, near Babusar Pass, is the main source of which river?

    ASwat RiverBKunhar RiverCNeelum RiverDKabul River

    Correct answer: B. Kunhar River

    The Kunhar River flows out of Lulusar Lake through the Kaghan Valley to join the Jhelum.

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17. 16

    Satpara Lake, which supplies water and electricity, is located near:

    AMuzaffarabadBSkarduCChitralDGilgit

    Correct answer: B. Skardu

    Satpara Lake lies just south of Skardu, and the Satpara Dam provides water and power to the town.

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18. 17

    The Shangrila resort, beside Lower Kachura Lake, is near:

    AHunzaBMurreeCNaranDSkardu

    Correct answer: D. Skardu

    Shangrila, with its distinctive red-roofed buildings, is a famous resort near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan.

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19. 18

    Hanna Lake is a well-known picnic spot near:

    AIslamabadBQuettaCAbbottabadDPeshawar

    Correct answer: B. Quetta

    Hanna Lake lies in the hills just outside Quetta, Balochistan.

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20. 19

    Which valley is famous for its apricots, ancient forts (Baltit and Altit) and views of Rakaposhi?

    ASwatBKaghanCHunzaDNeelum

    Correct answer: C. Hunza

    The Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan is known for its orchards, forts and dramatic mountain scenery.

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21. 20

    The Babusar Pass connects the Kaghan Valley with:

    ASwatBMuzaffarabadCChitralDChilas (Gilgit-Baltistan)

    Correct answer: D. Chilas (Gilgit-Baltistan)

    The Babusar road links Naran to Chilas on the Karakoram Highway and is open mainly in summer.

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