Pakistan Climate zones and weather patterns MCQs

Which climate zone covers most of the southern part of Pakistan?
A) Tropical
B) Arid
C) Temperate
D) Polar
Answer: B) Arid
What is the primary characteristic of the climate in the coastal areas of Pakistan, such as Karachi?
A) Humid and tropical
B) Cold and dry
C) Hot and arid
D) Mild and wet
Answer: A) Humid and tropical
Which region of Pakistan experiences a Mediterranean climate?
A) Punjab
B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
C) Balochistan
D) Sindh
Answer: C) Balochistan
The northern areas of Pakistan, such as Gilgit-Baltistan, have which type of climate?
A) Desert
B) Humid subtropical
C) Alpine
D) Tropical monsoon
Answer: C) Alpine
What is the main climatic feature of the monsoon season in Pakistan?
A) Heavy snowfall
B) Intense rainfall
C) Extreme heat
D) Dry winds
Answer: B) Intense rainfall

Which city in Pakistan is known for having a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters?
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Quetta
Answer: A) Lahore
The Thar Desert in Pakistan experiences which type of climate?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Arid
C) Semi-arid
D) Mediterranean
Answer: B) Arid
During which months does the monsoon season typically occur in Pakistan?
A) January to March
B) April to June
C) July to September
D) October to December
Answer: C) July to September

What is the primary cause of the arid climate in southwestern Pakistan?
A) Proximity to the equator
B) High altitude
C) Rain shadow effect
D) Ocean currents
Answer: C) Rain shadow effect
Which region of Pakistan is most affected by winter rainfall?
A) Northern areas
B) Southern coast
C) Western Balochistan
D) Eastern Punjab
Answer: A) Northern areas
What type of weather pattern is associated with the arrival of the Western Disturbances in Pakistan?
A) Heavy rainfall
B) Clear skies
C) Snowfall and rain
D) Drought conditions
Answer: C) Snowfall and rain
Which factor primarily influences the climate of the Punjab region in Pakistan?
A) Monsoons
B) Ocean currents
C) Altitude
D) Latitude
Answer: A) Monsoons
In which climate zone is the city of Quetta located?
A) Desert
B) Humid subtropical
C) Mediterranean
D) Tundra
Answer: C) Mediterranean
What is the main characteristic of the climate in the Chagai region of Balochistan?
A) Hot and humid
B) Cold and snowy
C) Hot and dry
D) Mild and wet
Answer: C) Hot and dry
Which climatic phenomenon often brings drought to parts of Pakistan?
A) El Niño
B) La Niña
C) Western Disturbances
D) Monsoon winds
Answer: A) El Niño