Pakistan Climatic regions monsoon, arid, semi-arid MCQs

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

  1. Which region of Pakistan is most influenced by the monsoon climate?
    • A) Sindh
    • B) Punjab
    • C) Balochistan
    • D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Answer: B) Punjab

  2. Which climatic region in Pakistan receives very little rainfall and has extreme temperature variations?
    • A) Monsoon
    • B) Arid
    • C) Semi-arid
    • D) Tropical

    Answer: B) Arid

  3. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the semi-arid climate in Pakistan?
    • A) High rainfall throughout the year
    • B) Extreme temperature variations with moderate rainfall
    • C) High humidity and consistent temperatures
    • D) Constant heavy rainfall and mild temperatures

    Answer: B) Extreme temperature variations with moderate rainfall

  4. The Thar Desert, located in Pakistan, is part of which climatic region?
    • A) Monsoon
    • B) Arid
    • C) Semi-arid
    • D) Temperate

    Answer: B) Arid

  5. Which region in Pakistan is known for its monsoon rainfall, occurring mainly in the summer months?
    • A) Balochistan
    • B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • C) Sindh
    • D) Gilgit-Baltistan

    Answer: B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  6. Which climatic region of Pakistan experiences moderate rainfall and supports agriculture with irrigation?
    • A) Monsoon
    • B) Arid
    • C) Semi-arid
    • D) Tropical

    Answer: C) Semi-arid

  7. In which climatic region would you most likely find high humidity and frequent rainfall?
    • A) Arid
    • B) Semi-arid
    • C) Monsoon
    • D) Polar

    Answer: C) Monsoon

  8. Which of the following areas in Pakistan is predominantly classified as arid climate?
    • A) Karachi
    • B) Lahore
    • C) Islamabad
    • D) Quetta

    Answer: D) Quetta

  9. The Indus Valley, with its fertile lands, is influenced by which climatic region?
    • A) Arid
    • B) Semi-arid
    • C) Monsoon
    • D) Temperate

    Answer: B) Semi-arid

  10. Which region of Pakistan is known for its high-altitude deserts and low rainfall?
    • A) Punjab
    • B) Sindh
    • C) Balochistan
    • D) Gilgit-Baltistan

    Answer: C) Balochistan

Important Information in Tabular Form

AspectMonsoonAridSemi-arid
Main InfluencesSummer monsoon rainsVery little rainfall; extreme temperaturesModerate rainfall; temperature variations
CharacteristicsHigh humidity; consistent temperaturesExtreme temperature variations; low humidityModerate temperatures; moderate rainfall
Key Areas in PakistanPunjab, Khyber PakhtunkhwaThar Desert, parts of BalochistanIndus Valley, parts of Sindh and Punjab
Agricultural SuitabilityHigh; supports diverse cropsLow; limited to drought-resistant cropsModerate; irrigation often used
Major CitiesLahore, PeshawarQuetta, parts of BalochistanMultan, Faisalabad
Seasonal PatternsHeavy rains mainly in summerVery dry; hot summers, cold wintersModerate rains; seasonal variations