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Mountains And Glaciers In Pakistan

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Geography

Nanga Parbat is ranked as the _______ highest mountain peak in the world.

A
10th
B
8th
C
5th
D
9th
Explanation and memory cue

Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain peak in the world, making option D correct. It is located in Pakistan and is well-known as the 'Killer Mountain' due to its challenging climbing conditions.

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Mountains And Glaciers In Pakistan

medium
Geography

How many peaks in Pakistan are higher than 8000 meters?

A
4
B
3
C
5
D
8
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan has four peaks higher than 8000 meters: K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, and Broad Peak. Therefore, the correct answer is 4, not 5.

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Mountains And Glaciers In Pakistan

easy
Geography

K2 peak is the ________ highest peak of the world?

A
First
B
Second
C
Third
D
Fourth
Explanation and memory cue

K2 is the second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest. It stands at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) and is located in the Karakoram range on the China-Pakistan border. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Second', which corresponds to option B.

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Mountains And Glaciers In Pakistan

easy
Geography

K-2 is present in which mountain range?

A
Pamir
B
Hindu Kush
C
Karakoram
D
Himalayas
Explanation and memory cue

K-2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second highest mountain in the world and is located in the Karakoram mountain range, which spans the borders of Pakistan, India, and China.

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Mountains And Glaciers In Pakistan

easy
Geography

What is the height of Tirich Mir peak?

A
7708 meters
B
7350 meters
C
7870 meters
D
7140 meters
Explanation and memory cue

Tirich Mir is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush mountain range, with an elevation of approximately 7,870 meters. Therefore, option C is correct.

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Deserts of Pakistan

easy
Geography

The Thar Desert is called _________?

A
Friendly Desert
B
Hot Desert
C
Cool Desert
D
None of them
Explanation and memory cue

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.'

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Glaciers Of Pakistan

medium
Geography

Which is the largest glacier outside the polar regions, located in Pakistan?

A
Siachen Glacier
B
Batura Glacier
C
Baltoro Glacier
D
Godwin-Austen Glacier
Explanation and memory cue

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.

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Physical Geography

medium
Geography

Which river separates the Himalaya from the Karakoram mountain range?

A
Jhelum River
B
Ravi River
C
Indus River
D
Hangol River
Explanation and memory cue

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

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Mountains Of Pakistan

easy
Geography

Nanga Parbat is ______ in the world and the 2nd highest peak in Pakistan.

A
9th
B
8th
C
7th
D
10th
Explanation and memory cue

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

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Rivers of Pakistan

medium
Geography

What is the current length of the Indus River?

A
4112 km
B
3059 km
C
3180 km
D
2900 km
Explanation and memory cue

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.