Geography

Rupal North and Rupal South glaciers are located in the Rupal Valley of the Nanga Parbat region in Pakistan. This area is well-known for these glaciers, confirming that Pakistan is the correct answer.

Iran is located to the southwest of Pakistan geographically, sharing a border along Pakistan's western side, making 'South West' the correct directional answer.

Sadpara Lake is located near Skardu in the Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Although it is close to Skardu city, administratively it falls within Astore, making option A the most accurate answer.

India is located to the east of Pakistan, making option C (East) the correct answer.

China is located to the north of Pakistan, sharing a border in the northern mountainous region. Therefore, the correct answer is 'North'.

According to the most recent 2024 population data from multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations and World Population Review, Pakistan is the 5th most populated country in the world with a population of approximately 245 million. The top five countries by population in 2024 are India, China, United States, Indonesia, and Pakistan. Brazil is ranked lower, around 7th place. Therefore, the correct answer is B (Pakistan). The original answer 'D' (None of them) was incorrect and has been corrected.

K2 is known as "Chogori" in the local Balti language and is also called the "Savage Mountain" due to its extreme difficulty and high fatality rate among climbers. This makes option C the correct answer.

The Biafo Glacier, one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions, is located in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range. This makes option D the correct answer.

The India-Pakistan border length is approximately 2400 kilometers, which includes the international border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. This makes option B the correct choice.

The India-Pakistan border length is approximately 2,400 kilometers, making option B the correct choice. This includes the international border excluding the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bilafond Glacier (Bilafond La) is a mountain pass on the Saltoro Ridge west of the Siachen Glacier. It has been under Indian control since 1984 following Operation Meghdoot. India controls the glacier and the main passes on the Saltoro Ridge including Bilafond La, Sia La, and Gyong La. Pakistan claims the area but controls only the glacial valleys west of the Saltoro Ridge and does not control Bilafond Glacier or the passes. China does not control Bilafond Glacier; its territorial claims are limited to the Shaksgam Valley farther north, which Pakistan ceded to China in 1963. Therefore, the correct answer is India (A).

K2 is known as "Chogori" in Balti language and is famously called the "Savage Mountain" due to its extreme difficulty and high fatality rate among climbers. This makes option C the correct answer.

The Biafo Glacier, known as the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions, is located in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range. This makes option D the correct answer.

According to the most recent United Nations World Population Prospects 2024 and corroborated by the U.S. Census Bureau International Database, the fifth most populated country in the world as of 2024 is Pakistan, with a population of approximately 262 million. The top four are India, China, the United States, and Indonesia. Brazil ranks seventh. Therefore, the correct answer is B (Pakistan).

Phander Lake is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, making option C the correct answer.

The height of the Diamer Basha Dam is approximately 138 meters, making option A the correct answer. The other options overstate the dam's height.

The Katpana Desert, also known as the Cold Desert, is located near Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is famous for its high-altitude desert landscape.

Pakistan's glaciers cover approximately 16,993 square kilometers, making option B the most accurate choice. This figure is based on recent glaciological surveys of the region, particularly in the northern mountainous areas.

The M6 motorway in the UK is approximately 314 kilometers (195 miles) long, making option C the correct answer. The other options do not match the known length of the M6 motorway.

The Ravi River is the second longest river in Pakistan after the Indus River. The Satlej River is primarily in India and only partially flows into Pakistan, making Ravi the correct choice.

The Indus River is approximately 3,059 kilometers long, making option B the correct choice. This length is widely accepted in geographical sources describing the river's course through China, India, and Pakistan.

Nanga Parbat is the 9th highest mountain in the world and the 2nd highest peak in Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is '9th'.

The Indus River flows between the Himalaya and Karakoram mountain ranges, effectively separating them. This makes option C the correct answer.

The Siachen Glacier is the largest glacier outside the polar regions and is located in the eastern Karakoram range in Pakistan. While Batura, Baltoro, and Godwin-Austen glaciers are large, none surpass Siachen in size.

The Thar Desert is commonly known as a 'Hot Desert' due to its high temperatures and arid climate. It is not referred to as the 'Friendly Desert.'