Climate and Weather Patterns of Pakistan MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : Which climate type characterizes most of Pakistan? (A) Mediterranean (B) Desert (C) Tropical (D) Subtropical 2. : What is the primary factor influencing Pakistan’s climate? (A) Ocean currents (B) Altitude (C) Latitude (D) Atmospheric pressure 3. : Which season in Pakistan is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall? (A) Winter (B) Monsoon (C) Autumn (D) Summer 4. : The Kalat Plateau experiences what type of climate? (A) Alpine (B) Arid (C) Temperate (D) Tropical 5. : Which winds bring rainfall to Pakistan during the monsoon season? (A) Trade winds (B) Westerlies (C) Easterlies (D) Southwest monsoons 6. : Which city in Pakistan is known for its extremely hot temperatures during the summer season? (A) Islamabad (B) Quetta (C) Lahore (D) Jacobabad 7. : The coastal areas of Pakistan experience a ______ climate. (A) Mediterranean (B) Desert (C) Tropical (D) Marine 8. : During which months does the monsoon season occur in Pakistan? (A) December to February (B) March to May (C) June to September (D) October to November 9. : Which region of Pakistan receives the highest amount of rainfall during the monsoon season? (A) Thar Desert (B) Balochistan Plateau (C) Northern Areas (D) Sindh Plain 10. : The Western Disturbance brings winter rainfall to which part of Pakistan? (A) Southern Punjab (B) Northern Areas (C) Sindh Plain (D) Balochistan Plateau 11. : Which desert in Pakistan experiences extremely high temperatures during the day and cold temperatures at night? (A) Cholistan Desert (B) Thal Desert (C) Thar Desert (D) Kharan Desert 12. : The “Loos” are hot and dry winds that commonly occur in which season in Pakistan? (A) Winter (B) Monsoon (C) Autumn (D) Summer 13. : The temperature in the coastal areas of Pakistan is moderated by which factor? (A) Ocean currents (B) Altitude (C) Latitude (D) Atmospheric pressure 14. : Which region of Pakistan is characterized by a cold desert climate? (A) Swat Valley (B) Thar Desert (C) Skardu Valley (D) Sibi Plateau 15. : The highest recorded temperature in Pakistan was in which city? (A) Karachi (B) Jacobabad (C) Lahore (D) Quetta 16. : Which mountain range in the north contributes to the formation of a rain shadow in Pakistan? (A) Karakoram Range (B) Hindu Kush (C) Sulaiman Mountains (D) Salt Range 17. : The “Loo” winds are most commonly experienced in which part of Pakistan? (A) Northern Areas (B) Sindh Plain (C) Balochistan Plateau (D) Thar Desert 18. : Which weather phenomenon brings a significant drop in temperature to Pakistan during winter? (A) El Niño (B) La Niña (C) Indian Ocean Dipole (D) Western Disturbance 19. : The monsoon winds in Pakistan are influenced by the movement of which atmospheric pressure system? (A) High-pressure system over Tibet (B) Low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea (C) Subtropical high-pressure belt (D) Polar front 20. : Which city in Pakistan experiences the most significant temperature variations between day and night during the summer? (A) Islamabad (B) Quetta (C) Lahore (D) Karachi 21. : The term “Chillai Kalan” is associated with which season in Pakistan? (A) Summer (B) Winter (C) Monsoon (D) Autumn 22. : The foggy conditions commonly observed in parts of Punjab during winter are known as: (A) Smog (B) Mist (C) Frost (D) Haze 23. : Which region of Pakistan is characterized by a steppe climate with semiarid conditions? (A) Swat Valley (B) Thal Plateau (C) Cholistan Desert (D) Kala Chitta Plateau 24. : The “Mango Showers” are associated with which season in Pakistan? (A) Winter (B) Monsoon (C) Autumn (D) Spring 25. : The average annual rainfall in the coastal areas of Pakistan is higher due to the influence of: (A) Southwestern monsoons (B) Northeasterly winds (C) Western Disturbances (D) Trade winds 26. : Which region of Pakistan experiences snowfall during winter, attracting tourists for winter sports? (A) Murree (B) Karachi (C) Faisalabad (D) Hyderabad 27. : The temperature in the Northern Areas of Pakistan drops significantly during which season? (A) Summer (B) Monsoon (C) Winter (D) Autumn 28. : The Kirthar National Park is located in which province of Pakistan and is known for its diverse wildlife? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 29. : The “Red Rain” phenomenon in Pakistan is associated with: (A) Sandstorms (B) Heavy rainfall (C) Hailstorms (D) Dust storms 30. : Which province in Pakistan experiences the highest temperatures during summer? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 31. : What is the major cause of flooding during the monsoon season in Pakistan? (A) Glacial melting (B) Cyclones (C) Torrential rains (D) Earthquakes 32. : Which of the following months typically marks the end of the monsoon season in Pakistan? (A) June (B) July (C) August (D) September 33. : The desert region of Thar in Pakistan receives most of its rainfall during which season? (A) Winter (B) Summer (C) Monsoon (D) Autumn 34. : Which region in Pakistan is most vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)? (A) Punjab plains (B) Balochistan Plateau (C) Northern Areas (D) Lower Sindh 35. : The phenomenon of “Western Disturbances” mainly brings rainfall to which part of Pakistan? (A) Northern and Western regions (B) Coastal areas (C) Southeastern region (D) Central Punjab 36. : Which of the following best describes the climate of Balochistan? (A) Humid subtropical (B) Arid and semi-arid (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Tundra 37. : The region of Skardu experiences extreme winter conditions primarily due to its: (A) Proximity to the desert (B) High altitude (C) Coastal influence (D) Forest cover 38. : The monsoon winds enter Pakistan from which direction? (A) North (B) Northeast (C) Southeast (D) Southwest 39. : In Pakistan, the longest season in terms of duration is usually: (A) Winter (B) Summer (C) Spring (D) Autumn 40. : Which of the following is a major environmental effect of seasonal floods in Pakistan? (A) Decreased groundwater levels (B) Enhanced soil fertility (C) Reduced air pollution (D) Decreased crop production 41. : What is the average annual rainfall in the coastal areas of Pakistan like Karachi? (A) Above 1000 mm (B) 500–800 mm (C) Below 250 mm (D) 250–500 mm 42. : Which of the following cities experiences a desert climate? (A) Lahore (B) Quetta (C) Tharparkar (D) Abbottabad 43. : During which months does Pakistan typically experience its highest temperatures? (A) December–January (B) March–April (C) May–June (D) September–October 44. : What climatic factor contributes to snowfall in areas like Murree and Swat? (A) Low pressure over plains (B) Tropical storms (C) Western disturbances (D) Sea breeze 45. : Which region in Pakistan is famous for its moderate climate and high rainfall? (A) Gwadar (B) Murree (C) Multan (D) Sukkur 46. : Which part of Pakistan receives rain from both the monsoon and western disturbances? (A) Central Balochistan (B) Lower Sindh (C) Northern Punjab (D) Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 47. : Which climatic zone in Pakistan is best suited for the cultivation of wheat? (A) Desert (B) Tropical coastal (C) Temperate plains (D) Mountainous zone 48. : What is the main source of water for the Indus River system? (A) Rainfall in Sindh (B) Himalayan glaciers (C) Arabian Sea (D) Lakes in Punjab 49. : Which of the following cities is most prone to heatwaves in summer? (A) Islamabad (B) Karachi (C) Lahore (D) Jacobabad 50. : Which type of rainfall is common in northern mountainous regions of Pakistan during winter? (A) Convectional rainfall (B) Monsoon rainfall (C) Frontal rainfall (D) Cyclonic rainfall Related Posts:Pakistan Climate zones and weather patterns MCQsWeather and Climate MCQsThreats to biodiversity (habitat loss, climate change) MCQsRole of forests in climate regulation MCQsEffect of Meteorological Phenomena over Climate MCQs(Such as Elnino-Lanio etc)MCQs on indian Impact of climate on agriculture (India)