Pakistan plateaus Mcqs

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

1. : Which is the largest plateau in Pakistan?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Kirthar Plateau

2. : In which province is the Potohar Plateau located?
(A) Sindh
(B) Punjab
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

3. : Which plateau is known as the “Roof of the World”?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Tibetan Plateau

4. : What is the average elevation of the Potohar Plateau?
(A) 500 meters
(B) 1,200 meters
(C) 2,000 meters
(D) 3,000 meters

5. : Which plateau in Pakistan is known for its rich deposits of minerals?
(A) Deosai Plateau
(B) Potohar Plateau
(C) Balochistan Plateau
(D) Kirthar Plateau

6. : The Deosai Plateau is famous for its:
(A) Deserts
(B) Grasslands
(C) Forests
(D) Wetlands

7. : Which plateau is located to the west of the Indus River?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Kirthar Plateau

8. : Which plateau has a significant archaeological site at Taxila?
(A) Balochistan Plateau
(B) Deosai Plateau
(C) Potohar Plateau
(D) Kirthar Plateau

9. : The Kirthar Plateau is located in which province of Pakistan?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Balochistan
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

10. : What is the main economic activity on the Balochistan Plateau?
(A) Agriculture
(B) Mining
(C) Fishing
(D) Tourism