Pakistan MCQs

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960.
It created a river-water allocation framework between Pakistan and India.

Astola Island lies in the Arabian Sea off Balochistan's coast.
It is Pakistan's largest offshore island.

The Indus River forms its delta before entering the Arabian Sea in Sindh.
The region contains important mangrove ecosystems.

Gwadar lies on Pakistan's Makran Coast in Balochistan.
Its location gives it strategic maritime importance.

Pakistan's Arabian Sea coast is divided between Sindh and Balochistan.
Karachi is in Sindh, while Gwadar is in Balochistan.

Summer monsoon winds carry moisture from the Indian Ocean region.
Their influence is strongest in eastern and northern Pakistan.

Western disturbances travel from the Mediterranean and West Asia.
They bring winter rain and mountain snowfall to northern and western Pakistan.

Pakistan Standard Time is UTC+5.
The country generally uses one time zone nationwide.

Tarbela Dam is constructed on the Indus River.
It supports irrigation storage and hydroelectric generation.

Mangla Dam is located on the Jhelum River.
It is one of Pakistan's major multipurpose dams.

Baltoro Glacier lies in the central Karakoram.
It provides access toward K2 and the Gasherbrum peaks.

Warsak Dam is constructed on the Kabul River near Peshawar.
It provides hydroelectric power and irrigation benefits.