Pakistan Himalayas MCQs

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

1. : Which is the highest peak in the Pakistan Himalayas?
(A) Nanga Parbat
(B) K2
(C) Rakaposhi
(D) Broad Peak

2. : In which province of Pakistan are the Himalayas primarily located?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Gilgit-Baltistan

3. : The Himalayas in Pakistan are part of which larger mountain range system?
(A) Alps
(B) Rockies
(C) Karakoram
(D) Hindu Kush

4. : What is the approximate height of Nanga Parbat?
(A) 7,500 meters
(B) 8,126 meters
(C) 6,500 meters
(D) 9,000 meters

5. : Which river originates from the Himalayas in Pakistan?
(A) Indus
(B) Jhelum
(C) Chenab
(D) Ravi

6. : What is the main geological feature of the Pakistan Himalayas?
(A) Volcanic activity
(B) Tectonic plate collision
(C) Erosion
(D) Sedimentation

7. : Which pass connects Pakistan to China through the Himalayas?
(A) Khyber Pass
(B) Khunjerab Pass
(C) Babusar Pass
(D) Bolan Pass

8. : Which valley is known as the “Switzerland of Pakistan” and is located in the Himalayas?
(A) Hunza Valley
(B) Swat Valley
(C) Kaghan Valley
(D) Neelum Valley

9. : Which famous base camp trek is located in the Pakistan Himalayas?
(A) Everest Base Camp
(B) K2 Base Camp
(C) Annapurna Base Camp
(D) Nanga Parbat Base Camp

10. : Which wildlife species is commonly found in the Pakistan Himalayas?
(A) Bengal Tiger
(B) Snow Leopard
(C) Asiatic Lion
(D) African Elephant