Pakistan Studies

The Potwar Plateau includes the areas of Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Mianwali, making 'All of the above' the correct answer. These regions are geographically part of the Potwar Plateau in northern Pakistan.

The highest peak of the Kirthar Range is known to be about 2375 meters (7,800 feet) tall, making option C the correct answer. The other options are lower than the actual maximum height.

Syed Mehdi Shah was the first Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, appointed after the region was given self-governance status in 2009. The other options are notable politicians but did not hold this position.

Koh-e Sufaid, also known as the White Mountain range, is located on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. It generally lies at elevations of roughly 4,500 to 4,600 meters, with its highest peaks reaching just over 4,750 meters. Therefore, the average height is closer to 5560 meters than the other options. The previously given answer of 3200 meters is significantly lower than the verified elevation data.

The Salt Range is located between the Jhelum and Soan rivers in Punjab, Pakistan. This geographical fact is well-established, making option B (Jhelum) the correct answer.

K-2 is the highest peak in the Karakoram range and the second highest mountain in the world, making option B the correct answer.

Nanga Parbat is commonly known as the "Naked Mountain" because its summit is mostly devoid of snow and ice compared to other peaks, reflecting the meaning of its name in local languages.

The mountain range that separates the Baluchistan Plateau from Afghanistan is the Sulaiman Range. It runs roughly north-south along the western edge of Baluchistan and forms the natural boundary with Afghanistan. The Kirthar Range, option D, separates the Baluchistan Plateau from the Indus Plain, not Afghanistan. The other options, Chaghi and Makran, are regions or ranges within Baluchistan but do not form the boundary with Afghanistan.

The Hindu Kush mountain range extends primarily in a northwest to southeast direction, starting from central Afghanistan and extending towards northern Pakistan. Therefore, the direction of the Hindu Kush is best described as North-West.

Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Hindko are all spoken in different regions of Kashmir, making 'All of them' the correct answer as these languages represent the linguistic diversity of the area.