Geography of Balochistan MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025

1. : What is the capital city of Balochistan, Pakistan?
(A) Quetta
(B) Gwadar
(C) Karachi
(D) Peshawar

2. : Which desert is primarily located in Balochistan?
(A) Thar Desert
(B) Kharan Desert
(C) Cholistan Desert
(D) Dasht-e-Lut

3. : Which major river flows through Balochistan?
(A) Jhelum River
(B) Chenab River
(C) Indus River
(D) Bolan River

4. : What mountain range runs along the border between Balochistan and Afghanistan?
(A) Karakoram Range
(B) Hindu Kush Range
(C) Kirthar Range
(D) Suleiman Range

5. : Which city in Balochistan is known for its strategic deep-sea port?
(A) Gwadar
(B) Quetta
(C) Lasbela
(D) Zhob

6. : Which mountain range is found in the southwestern part of Balochistan?
(A) Salt Range
(B) Siachen Range
(C) Chagai Hills
(D) Kirthar Range

7. : Which lake in Balochistan is one of the largest saltwater lakes in Pakistan?
(A) Manchar Lake
(B) Keenjhar Lake
(C) Halmore Lake
(D) Sphinx Lake

8. : What is the predominant language spoken in Balochistan?
(A) Sindhi
(B) Pashto
(C) Balochi
(D) Punjabi

9. : Which Balochistan city is known for its historic ruins and ancient sites?
(A) Gwadar
(B) Chaman
(C) Mehrgarh
(D) Khuzdar

10. : Which strategic pass connects Balochistan with the rest of Pakistan and is crucial for trade?
(A) Khyber Pass
(B) Bolan Pass
(C) Shandur Pass
(D) Lowari Pass