Natural Resources of Pakistan MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : Which natural resource is abundant in the Thar Desert region of Pakistan? (A) Coal (B) Natural gas (C) Oil (D) Uranium 2. : The Makran Coastal Belt is known for the potential extraction of: (A) Gold (B) Chromite (C) Copper (D) Silver 3. : Which province in Pakistan is rich in copper deposits? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 4. : The Salt Range in Pakistan is famous for the extraction of: (A) Limestone (B) Gypsum (C) Rock salt (D) Dolomite 5. : What is the primary source of energy production in Pakistan? (A) Coal (B) Natural gas (C) Hydropower (D) Nuclear power 6. : Which river is essential for the irrigation system and agriculture in Pakistan? (A) Chenab River (B) Indus River (C) Jhelum River (D) Ravi River 7. : The Thal Desert in Pakistan is a potential source of: (A) Gold (B) Uranium (C) Oil (D) Gas 8. : Which mineral is abundantly found in the Kirthar Range of Pakistan? (A) Marble (B) Sulphur (C) Gypsum (D) Magnetite 9. : The Tarbela Dam contributes significantly to the production of: (A) Coal (B) Hydropower (C) Natural gas (D) Oil 10. : The Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant is located in which region of Pakistan? (A) Punjab (B) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (C) Gilgit-Baltistan (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 11. : Which region of Pakistan is known for its deposits of antimony? (A) Thar Desert (B) Hazara Division (C) Makran Coastal Belt (D) Sindh Plain 12. : The Sulaiman Mountains in Pakistan are rich in: (A) Natural gas (B) Marble (C) Coal (D) Chromite 13. : The Hub Dam is a key water reservoir in which province of Pakistan? (A) Sindh (B) Punjab (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 14. : Which province in Pakistan is known for its vast coal reserves, including the Thar Coalfield? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 15. : The Gwadar Port in Pakistan is strategically significant for trade due to its location in the: (A) Arabian Sea (B) Indian Ocean (C) Persian Gulf (D) Bay of Bengal 16. : Which natural resource is abundant in the Kohat Plateau region of Pakistan? (A) Uranium (B) Chromite (C) Oil (D) Gypsum 17. : The Koh-i-Noor diamond, historically associated with South Asia, originated from mines in which region of Pakistan? (A) Chitral (B) Swat Valley (C) Khyber Agency (D) Golconda 18. : The Saindak Copper-Gold Project is located in which province of Pakistan? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 19. : Which province in Pakistan is known for its extensive deposits of marble? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 20. : The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) is involved in the mining of: (A) Copper (B) Coal (C) Gold (D) Gypsum 21. : Which province in Pakistan is known for its extensive salt mines, particularly in Khewra? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 22. : The Manchar Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in Pakistan, is located in which province? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 23. : The largest deposits of natural gas in Pakistan are found in which province? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 24. : Which mineral resource is abundantly found in the Reko Diq area of Pakistan? (A) Copper (B) Iron ore (C) Zinc (D) Gold 25. : The famous Ranikot Fort, known as the ‘Great Wall of Sindh,’ is located in which province? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 26. : The Tarbela Dam, one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world, is located on which river? (A) Indus (B) Jhelum (C) Ravi (D) Chenab 27. : The Kirthar Mountains, rich in biodiversity, are located in which province of Pakistan? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 28. : Which of the following is a major mineral resource found in the Thar Desert of Pakistan? (A) Coal (B) Salt (C) Oil (D) Gas 29. : The Kalabagh Dam, which is a proposed project, would be built on which river? (A) Indus (B) Jhelum (C) Ravi (D) Chenab 30. : The Siachen Glacier, which is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, is a part of which mountain range? (A) Karakoram (B) Himalayas (C) Hindu Kush (D) Pamirs 31. : The famous Hingol National Park, which is known for its unique geological formations, is located in which province of Pakistan? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 32. : The Khyber Pass, historically a key trade route, connects Pakistan with which country? (A) India (B) China (C) Afghanistan (D) Iran 33. : The Harappa Civilization, one of the earliest in South Asia, was located in which province of Pakistan? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 34. : The Ghizer Valley, known for its natural beauty, is situated in which part of Pakistan? (A) Azad Kashmir (B) Gilgit-Baltistan (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 35. : The Deosai National Park, known for its high-altitude plateau, is located in which region of Pakistan? (A) Azad Kashmir (B) Gilgit-Baltistan (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 36. : The famous Murree Hills, a popular hill station in Pakistan, are located in which province? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Azad Kashmir 37. : Which river is primarily responsible for irrigating the vast agricultural land in the Punjab region of Pakistan? (A) Indus (B) Jhelum (C) Chenab (D) Ravi 38. : The Makran Coast, known for its beautiful beaches and coastal areas, is found in which province of Pakistan? (A) Sindh (B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (C) Balochistan (D) Punjab 39. : The largest province by area in Pakistan is: (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 40. : The famous historical site of Mohenjo-Daro is located in which province of Pakistan? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 41. : The largest desert in Pakistan, known for its extreme climate, is called? (A) Thar Desert (B) Kharan Desert (C) Cholistan Desert (D) Thal Desert 42. : The famous Salt Range, known for its salt deposits, is located in which province of Pakistan? (A) Sindh (B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (C) Punjab (D) Balochistan 43. : Which is the highest peak in Pakistan, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region? (A) K2 (B) Nanga Parbat (C) Rakaposhi (D) Broad Peak 44. : The beautiful Swat Valley, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Pakistan,” is located in which province? (A) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (B) Azad Kashmir (C) Gilgit-Baltistan (D) Punjab 45. : The famous Ranikot Fort, known as the “Great Wall of Sindh,” is located in which province? (A) Punjab (B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (C) Sindh (D) Balochistan 46. : The city of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, is located near which mountain range? (A) Suleiman Mountains (B) Salt Range (C) Hindu Kush (D) Toba Kakar Range 47. : The famous Shandur Pass, known for the Shandur Polo Festival, is located between which two regions of Pakistan? (A) Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab (C) Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir (D) Balochistan and Sindh 48. : The Sulaiman Mountains, known for their rugged terrain, are located in which province of Pakistan? (A) Balochistan (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Punjab 49. : The Naltar Valley, famous for its picturesque landscapes, is located in which region of Pakistan? (A) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (B) Gilgit-Baltistan (C) Azad Kashmir (D) Punjab 50. : The Jhelum River flows primarily through which province of Pakistan? (A) Sindh (B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (C) Punjab (D) Balochistan Related Posts: Natural resources Pakistan mineralsPakistan water resources MCQsEnergy Resources MCQs - CSS TestAccessing help resources and support MCQs on Peach TreeForest and wildlife resources class 10 MCQs - Indian BoardsImprovement in food resources class 9 MCQs