OTS Tourism & Culture Dept Geography: Pakistan Geography MCQs

OTS Tourism & Culture Dept Geography: Pakistan Geography MCQs — sample questions

1. Question 1

   Q1. Province having largest coastline:

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

   Answer: Balochistan

   Explanation: Balochistan has Pakistan's longest coastline, stretching about 770 km along the Arabian Sea, covering the Makran Coast from Iran to Sindh.

2. Question 2

   Q2. M-8 Motorway?

   • A) Ratodero to Karachi
   • B) Ratodero to Sukkar
   • C) Ratodero to Gawadar
   • D) None of these

   Answer: Ratodero to Gawadar

3. Question 3

   Q3. How much of the total area is covered by Balochistan?

   • A) 347,190 km²
   • B) 319,190 km²
   • C) 345,190 km²
   • D) 318,145 km²

   Answer: 347,190 km²

   Explanation: Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by area, covering approximately 347,190 km², which is about 44% of the country's total land area.

4. Question 4

   Q4. In which province does the Thal Desert lie?

   • A) Punjab
   • B) Sindh
   • C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
   • D) Baluchistan

   Answer: Punjab

   Explanation: The Thal Desert lies between the Indus and Jhelum rivers in Punjab province, covering parts of Bhakkar, Khushab, Mianwali, Layyah, and Muzaffargarh districts.

5. Question 5

   Q5. The mosque located inside the Lahore Fort is:

   • A) Moti Masjid
   • B) Badshahi Masjid
   • C) Wazir Khan Masjid
   • D) Masjid Mahabat Khan

   Answer: Moti Masjid

   Explanation: Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) is located inside Lahore Fort; it was built by Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century and is named for its white marble resembling pearls.