Pakistan Cholistan Desert MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 2, 2024

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

   Answer: A) Punjab

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

   Answer: C) Multan

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

   Answer: C) Great Indian Desert

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

   Answer: B) Groundwater

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

   Answer: A) Sand dunes

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

   Answer: B) Cholistan Desert Rally

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

   Answer: A) Indus River

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

   Answer: B) Arid

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

   Answer: B) Dromedary Camel

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

    Answer: A) Fort Bahawalpur

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