Geography of Pakistan MCQs
16. Siachen Glacier is situated in ______________.
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C. Karakoram Range
C. Karakoram Range
Explanation:
The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas where the LOC between India and Pakistan ends. At 76 KM (47 miles) long, it is the longest glacier in the Karakoram and second longest in the world’s non-polar areas.
17. K-2 is also known as _________________.
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D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C
Explanation:
K2 (also known as Chhogori/Qogir, Ketu/Kechu, and Mount Godwin-Austen) is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram Range and the highest point in Pakistan.
18. Tirch Mir is the highest peak of ______________ range.
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C. Hindu Kush
C. Hindu Kush
Explanation:
Tirch Mir is the the highest peak of the Hindu Kush range, and the highest mountain in the world outside of the Himalayas – Karakoram range, at 7708 m above sea level.
19. Arabian sea lies in which direction of Pakistan?
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D. South
D. South
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20. Tear Lake (also known as Ansoo Lake) is located in ____________.
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C. Kaghan Valley
C. Kaghan Valley
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