Geography of Punjab, Pakistan MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 7, 2024

MCQs on Geography of Punjab, Pakistan

  1. What is the capital city of Punjab, Pakistan?
    • A) Faisalabad
    • B) Lahore
    • C) Rawalpindi
    • D) Multan

    Answer: B) Lahore

  2. Which river is considered the lifeline of Punjab, Pakistan?
    • A) Indus River
    • B) Jhelum River
    • C) Chenab River
    • D) Ravi River

    Answer: A) Indus River

  3. Which desert is located in the Punjab region?
    • A) Thar Desert
    • B) Cholistan Desert
    • C) Kharan Desert
    • D) Dasht-e-Lut

    Answer: B) Cholistan Desert

  4. What is the predominant language spoken in Punjab, Pakistan?
    • A) Sindhi
    • B) Pashto
    • C) Punjabi
    • D) Balochi

    Answer: C) Punjabi

  5. Which city in Punjab is known as the “Manchester of Pakistan” due to its textile industry?
    • A) Gujranwala
    • B) Sialkot
    • C) Faisalabad
    • D) Multan

    Answer: C) Faisalabad

  6. Which mountain range is found in the northern part of Punjab?
    • A) Himalayas
    • B) Karakoram
    • C) Salt Range
    • D) Hindu Kush

    Answer: C) Salt Range

  7. What is the major agricultural crop of Punjab, Pakistan?
    • A) Rice
    • B) Wheat
    • C) Cotton
    • D) Sugarcane

    Answer: B) Wheat

  8. Which city is known for its sports goods and surgical instruments industry in Punjab?
    • A) Lahore
    • B) Gujranwala
    • C) Sialkot
    • D) Bahawalpur

    Answer: C) Sialkot

  9. Which historical fort is located in the Punjab region?
    • A) Rohtas Fort
    • B) Ranikot Fort
    • C) Lahore Fort
    • D) Derawar Fort

    Answer: D) Derawar Fort

  10. Which canal is a major irrigation source in Punjab, Pakistan?
    • A) Nara Canal
    • B) Upper Bari Doab Canal
    • C) Dargai Canal
    • D) Pat Feeder Canal

    Answer: B) Upper Bari Doab Canal

Summary in Tabular Form

Question NumberQuestionCorrect Answer
1What is the capital city of Punjab, Pakistan?Lahore
2Which river is considered the lifeline of Punjab, Pakistan?Indus River
3Which desert is located in the Punjab region?Cholistan Desert
4What is the predominant language spoken in Punjab, Pakistan?Punjabi
5Which city in Punjab is known as the “Manchester of Pakistan” due to its textile industry?Faisalabad
6Which mountain range is found in the northern part of Punjab?Salt Range
7What is the major agricultural crop of Punjab, Pakistan?Wheat
8Which city is known for its sports goods and surgical instruments industry in Punjab?Sialkot
9Which historical fort is located in the Punjab region?Derawar Fort
10Which canal is a major irrigation source in Punjab, Pakistan?Upper Bari Doab Canal