Pakistan Indus River MCQs

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

1. : The Indus River originates from which country?
(A) India
(B) Nepal
(C) China
(D) Pakistan

2. : In which province does the Indus River primarily flow through Pakistan?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

3. : Which of the following is the main tributary of the Indus River?
(A) Jhelum River
(B) Chenab River
(C) Ravi River
(D) Ganges River

4. : What is the primary use of the Indus River for Pakistan?
(A) Tourism
(B) Hydroelectric power
(C) Agriculture
(D) Mining

5. : The Indus River is known for its role in which historical civilization?
(A) Egyptian Civilization
(B) Mesopotamian Civilization
(C) Indus Valley Civilization
(D) Greek Civilization

6. : Which major dam is located on the Indus River in Pakistan?
(A) Tarbela Dam
(B) Dams in Balochistan
(C) Neelum-Jhelum Dam
(D) Mangla Dam

7. : The Indus River flows into which body of water?
(A) Mediterranean Sea
(B) Arabian Sea
(C) Red Sea
(D) Bay of Bengal

8. : What is the length of the Indus River in Pakistan?
(A) Approximately 1,000 km
(B) Approximately 2,000 km
(C) Approximately 3,000 km
(D) Approximately 4,000 km

9. : Which of the following is not a tributary of the Indus River?
(A) Jhelum
(B) Chenab
(C) Beas
(D) Ravi

10. : Which city is known as the “Gateway to the Indus Valley”?
(A) Karachi
(B) Lahore
(C) Peshawar
(D) Islamabad