Jhelum River MCQs

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

1. : The Jhelum River originates from which region?
(A) Tibet
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Punjab

2. : Which of the following is a major tributary of the Jhelum River?
(A) Chenab River
(B) Ravi River
(C) Beas River
(D) Kishanganga River

3. : The Jhelum River flows through which of the following countries?
(A) India only
(B) Pakistan only
(C) India and Pakistan
(D) India and China

4. : Which major city in Pakistan is located along the Jhelum River?
(A) Lahore
(B) Karachi
(C) Rawalpindi
(D) Islamabad

5. : What is the primary use of the Jhelum River in Pakistan?
(A) Hydroelectric power
(B) Irrigation
(C) Drinking water supply
(D) Transportation

6. : Which dam is built on the Jhelum River?
(A) Tarbela Dam
(B) Mangla Dam
(C) Neelum-Jhelum Dam
(D) Dams in Balochistan

7. : The Jhelum River is a part of which major river system in South Asia?
(A) Ganges River System
(B) Brahmaputra River System
(C) Indus River System
(D) Yamuna River System

8. : Which historical battle took place near the Jhelum River?
(A) Battle of Plassey
(B) Battle of Panipat
(C) Battle of the Jhelum (also known as Battle of the Hydaspes)
(D) Battle of Waterloo

9. : The Jhelum River joins which river as its tributary?
(A) Indus River
(B) Ganges River
(C) Chenab River
(D) Ravi River

10. : Which important archaeological site is located near the Jhelum River?
(A) Mohenjo-Daro
(B) Harappa
(C) Taxila
(D) Lothal