Geography

Deosai National Park is located in the Baltistan region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is famous for its high-altitude plains and rich biodiversity, confirming that option D is correct.

Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain in the world with an official height of 8,126 meters (26,660 feet). This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia and Encyclopaedia Britannica. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, 8126m.

The 2000 Old Forest, known as the oldest forest in Pakistan, is located in Ziarat, Balochistan. This forest is famous for its ancient juniper trees, which are among the oldest living organisms in the region.

According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other authoritative sources, China is currently the largest wheat-producing country in the world, producing approximately 135 million metric tons in 2024/25. The United States produces less wheat comparatively, around 54 million metric tons. Therefore, the correct answer is China (option A). The original answer stating the USA as the largest producer is incorrect based on current data.

Johannesburg is famously known as the center of gold mining in South Africa, historically called the 'City of Gold' due to its rich gold deposits and mining industry.

The Gomal Pass is a mountain pass that connects Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan with Ghazni in Afghanistan, making option A the correct answer. The Bolan Pass and Tochi Pass connect different regions and do not link Dera Ismail Khan with Ghazni.

Sinopec Group is a Chinese state-owned oil and gas company, making China the correct country where it is based. It is one of the largest oil companies by revenue globally.

Azad Kashmir has a total area of approximately 13,297 square kilometers, making option A the correct answer. The other options significantly underestimate the region's size.

The Salt Range in northern Punjab, Pakistan, is situated roughly between the Jhelum River on its northern and eastern side and the Chenab River on its southern side. The Soan River flows through the foothills of the range. Therefore, the Salt Range lies between the rivers Soan and Jhelum, not Chenab. Hence, the correct answer is River Jhelum (option B).

Khunjerab Pass is located in the Karakoram mountain range, which forms part of the greater Himalayan mountain system. It is a well-known high mountain pass connecting Pakistan and China.