Pakistan Cholistan Desert MCQs

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

1. : The Cholistan Desert is located in which province of Pakistan?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

2. : Which major city is closest to the Cholistan Desert?
(A) Lahore
(B) Karachi
(C) Multan
(D) Islamabad

3. : The Cholistan Desert is also known by which other name?
(A) Thar Desert
(B) Kharan Desert
(C) Great Indian Desert
(D) Rann of Kutch

4. : What is the primary source of water in the Cholistan Desert?
(A) River water
(B) Groundwater
(C) Rainwater harvesting
(D) Imported water

5. : Which of the following is a prominent feature of the Cholistan Desert?
(A) Sand dunes
(B) Alpine meadows
(C) Dense forests
(D) Wetlands

6. : The Cholistan Desert is famous for which annual event?
(A) Lahore Literary Festival
(B) Cholistan Desert Rally
(C) Karachi International Book Fair
(D) Multan Sufi Festival

7. : Which river historically contributed to the agriculture in the Cholistan Desert?
(A) Indus River
(B) Chenab River
(C) Ravi River
(D) Jhelum River

8. : What type of climate is predominant in the Cholistan Desert?
(A) Tropical
(B) Arid
(C) Temperate
(D) Mediterranean

9. : Which traditional breed of camel is commonly found in the Cholistan Desert?
(A) Bactrian Camel
(B) Dromedary Camel
(C) Wild Camel
(D) Racing Camel

10. : Which historical site is located in the Cholistan Desert?
(A) Fort Bahawalpur
(B) Lahore Fort
(C) Rohtas Fort
(D) Khyber Pass