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1
Which agreement between India and Pakistan governs water sharing of the Indus River system?
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World Bank brokered this treaty.
A Shimla Agreement
B Tashkent Declaration
C Indus Waters Treaty (1960)
D Lahore Declaration
2
When was K2 first successfully climbed?
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The year after Everest was first climbed.
A 1950
B 1953
C 1954
D 1956
3
What is the height of Nanga Parbat?
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It is the westernmost peak of the Himalayas.
A 7,708 m
B 8,035 m
C 8,051 m
D 8,126 m
4
How many of the world's 14 highest peaks (Eight-Thousanders) are located in Pakistan?
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Pakistan is second only to Nepal/Tibet in 8000m peaks.
A 3
B 4
C 5
D 6
5
Which is the highest peak in the Hindu Kush range, located in Pakistan?
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K2 is on the border with China.
A K2
B Nanga Parbat
C Tirich Mir
D Masherbrum
6
Khunjerab Pass is significant because it is:
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Pakistan-China border at extraordinary altitude.
A The highest mountain pass in Himalayas
B The highest paved international border crossing in the world
C The site of the world's highest polo ground
D A pass through Hindu Kush
7
Which pass is the site of the world's highest polo ground?
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Polo is played at the top of the world here.
A Lowari Pass
B Babusar Pass
C Bolan Pass
D Shandur Pass
8
Pakistan is called the 'Third Pole' because of its:
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Think ice and glaciers, not temperature.
A Extreme cold temperatures
B Largest number of glaciers outside polar regions
C Location near the North Pole
D High altitude deserts
9
Which desert in Pakistan is known as the most populous desert in the world?
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A desert full of people and culture.
A Cholistan Desert
B Thal Desert
C Kharan Desert
D Thar Desert
10
What is the famous historical fort located in the Cholistan Desert?
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Its walls are among the most imposing in Pakistan.
A Rohtas Fort
B Ranikot Fort
C Derawar Fort
D Altit Fort
11
Which desert in Pakistan was the site of nuclear tests in 1998?
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Western Balochistan, near the Iran border.
A Thar Desert
B Cholistan Desert
C Thal Desert
D Kharan Desert
12
The Katpana Desert near Skardu is unique because it is a:
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Sand dunes next to snow-capped peaks.
A Hot sandy desert
B Large monsoon desert
C High-altitude cold desert
D Coastal desert
13
At what elevation is Saif-ul-Maluk Lake located?
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Named after a legendary prince.
A 1,500 m
B 2,500 m
C 3,224 m
D 4,245 m
14
Which lake supplies water to Rawalpindi and Islamabad?
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In the capital territory.
A Simly Lake
B Khanpur Lake
C Rawal Lake
D Hub Lake
15
Which city in Pakistan receives the highest annual rainfall?
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A famous hill station in northern Pakistan.
A Karachi
B Islamabad
C Lahore
D Murree
16
What is a GLOF in the context of Pakistan's climate?
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Related to melting glaciers in the north.
A Global Land Outflow Flooding
B Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
C General Level of Flooding
D Ground Level Overflow Flood
17
Which climatic zone covers the northern mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan and northern KP?
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Extreme cold temperatures in winter.
A Arid Zone
B Coastal Zone
C Semi-Arid Zone
D Highland Zone
18
Where are Pakistan's famous Reko Diq copper-gold deposits located?
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One of the largest untapped mineral reserves.
A Chitral, KP
B Saindak, Balochistan
C Reko Diq, Balochistan
D Chagai, Balochistan
19
Swat Valley is world-famous for which type of gemstone?
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Green gemstone from Swat Valley.
A Rubies
B Sapphires
C Emeralds
D Topaz
20
Which dam, currently under construction on the Indus River, will generate 4,500 MW?
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Major infrastructure project on the Indus.
A Mohmand Dam
B Kalabagh Dam
C Basha Dam (Diamer-Bhasha)
D Dasu Dam
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