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Rivers of Pakistan MCQs

27 MCQs on Rivers of Pakistan sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 21 solved papers (2008–2025). Below are the top 25 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.

Q 1 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Which is the longest river of Pakistan?

A

Indus

Correct
B

Ravi

C

Jhelum

D

Chenab

View answer & explanation Ans: Indus

Correct Answer: Indus

The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan, flowing through the entire length of the country.

From: PPSC Assistant Director Accounts & Finance Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC

Q 2 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Zhob and Kolachi rivers are located in:

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

C

KPK

D

Balouchistan

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Balouchistan

Correct Answer: Balouchistan

The Zhob River is a major river located in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan.

From: PPSC Inspector Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC

Q 3 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Which river flows in Balouchistan?

A

Zhob River

B

Gomal River

C

Dasht River

D

All of these

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

Zhob and Dasht rivers are primarily in Balochistan. The Gomal River flows from Afghanistan into Pakistan and touches the border of Balochistan.

From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC

Q 4 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

The Bari Doab is located between:

A

Jhelum & Chenab

B

Bias & Ravi

Correct
C

Ravi & Chenab

D

Bias and Chenab

View answer & explanation Ans: Bias & Ravi

Correct Answer: Bias & Ravi

The Bari Doab is a tract of land lying between the Beas (Bias) and Ravi rivers in the Punjab region.

From: PPSC Assistant Director Intelligence (Special Branch) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC

Q 5 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Chaj Doab lies between which two rivers?

A

Chenab & Ravi

B

Chenab & Jhelum

Correct
C

Sindh & Ravi

D

Sindh & Chenab

View answer & explanation Ans: Chenab & Jhelum

Correct Answer: Chenab & Jhelum

The Chaj Doab in the Punjab region lies territorially between the natural boundaries of the Chenab and Jhelum rivers.

From: PPSC Assistant Director Labour Welfare Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC

Q 6 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Which is the largest river of Pakistan?

A

Indus

Correct
B

Ravi

C

Chenab

D

Jhelum

View answer & explanation Ans: Indus

Correct Answer: Indus

The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan, running through the entire length of the country.

From: PPSC Junior Clerk (BS-11) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC

Q 7 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

The Kunar River is also called the ___ River in Pakistan.

A

Kunhar

B

Swat

C

Chitral

Correct
D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Chitral

Correct Answer: Chitral

The Kunar River, which originates in the Hindu Kush mountains, is known as the Chitral River within the borders of Pakistan.

From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC

Q 8 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Zhob and Kalachi rivers are in:

A

KPK

B

Sindh

C

Balochistan

Correct
D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Balochistan

Correct Answer: Balochistan

The Zhob River and Kalachi River flow through the Balochistan province of Pakistan.

From: PPSC Manager Auqaf (BS-16) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC

Q 9 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

The longest river of Pakistan is:

A

Swat

B

Jhelum

C

Indus

Correct
D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Indus

Correct Answer: Indus

The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan, running the length of the country.

From: PPSC Store Officer (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC

Q 10 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

An important river of Pothohar Plateau is:

A

Hub River

B

Bolan River

C

Gomal River

D

Swan River

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Swan River

Correct Answer: Swan River

The Swan River (Soan River) is the most important stream of the Pothohar region in Pakistan.

From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Punjab Police) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC

Q 11 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Kunhar River is also called:

A

Chitral river

B

Swat River

C

Panjkora

D

None of these

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The Kunhar River is actually known as 'Nain Sukh' (Eye's Repose), making 'None of these' the factually correct option.

From: PPSC Office Assistant (BS-16) HUD & PHE Department Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC

Q 12 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Where do Jhelum & Chenab Rivers meet?

A

Khanki Headworks

B

Trimmu

Correct
C

Panjnad

D

Rasool Pur

View answer & explanation Ans: Trimmu

Correct Answer: Trimmu

The Jhelum River joins the Chenab River at Trimmu Barrage in Jhang District[cite: 523, 525].

From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC

Q 13 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Which of the following rivers does not flow in Balochistan?

A

Hingol

B

Dasht

C

Kech

D

Shyok

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Shyok

Correct Answer: Shyok

The Shyok River flows through northern Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan, far away from the Balochistan province.

From: PPSC Labour Officer (BS-16) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC

Q 14 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

The Kabul River joins the River Indus near:

A

Peshawar

B

Nowshera

C

Attock

Correct
D

Kalabagh

View answer & explanation Ans: Attock

Correct Answer: Attock

The Kabul River, which rises in the Hindu Kush mountains, empties into the Indus River near Attock, Pakistan.

From: PPSC Sub Inspector (Open Merit) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC

Q 15 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Name the longest river of Pakistan:

A

Chenab

B

Karaola

C

Indus

Correct
D

Jhelum

View answer & explanation Ans: Indus

Correct Answer: Indus

The Indus is the longest river of Pakistan.

From: Inspector ASF Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · FPSC

Q 16 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

The rivers Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Bias and Sutlej are tributaries of which river?

A

Ganga

B

Indus

Correct
C

Yamuna

D

Brahmaputra

View answer & explanation Ans: Indus

Correct Answer: Indus

The Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej are tributaries of the Indus.

From: Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · FPSC

Q 17 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Dasht River is located in

A

KPK

B

Punjab

C

Sindh

D

Baluchistan

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Baluchistan

Correct Answer: Baluchistan

The Dasht River is in Balochistan, flowing through Kech district.

From: Deputy Director Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · FPSC

Q 18 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Into which sea does the Indus River pour?

A

Arabian Sea

Correct
B

Soan and Haro

C

Sutlej

D

Verinag

View answer & explanation Ans: Arabian Sea

Correct Answer: Arabian Sea

The Indus River pours into the Arabian Sea.

From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 19 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

After the Indus, which is the longest river in Pakistan?

A

Soan and Haro

B

Sutlej

Correct
C

Verinag

D

Jhelum

View answer & explanation Ans: Sutlej

Correct Answer: Sutlej

After the Indus, the longest river in Pakistan is the Sutlej.

From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 20 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

What is the source of the River Jhelum?

A

Soan and Haro

B

Sutlej

C

Verinag

Correct
D

Arabian Sea

View answer & explanation Ans: Verinag

Correct Answer: Verinag

The source of the River Jhelum is Verinag.

From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 21 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

From where does the Indus originate?

A

Soan and Haro

B

Great Salt Lake, USA

C

Lake Erie, North America

D

Tibet, near Mansarovar Lake

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Tibet, near Mansarovar Lake

Correct Answer: Tibet, near Mansarovar Lake

The Indus originates from Tibet near Mansarovar Lake.

From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 22 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

What is the Hydespes River now called?

A

Soan and Haro

B

Jhelum River

Correct
C

Arabian Sea

D

Sutlej

View answer & explanation Ans: Jhelum River

Correct Answer: Jhelum River

The Hydespes River is now called the Jhelum River.

From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 23 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

Where does the Indus originate?

A

Tibet near Lake Manasarovar

Correct
B

Tibet, near Mansarovar Lake

C

Soan and Haro

D

Arabian Sea

View answer & explanation Ans: Tibet near Lake Manasarovar

Correct Answer: Tibet near Lake Manasarovar

The Indus originates from Tibet near Lake Manasarovar.

From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 24 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

By what name is the Hydaspes River now known?

A

Soan and Haro

B

Sutlej

C

Jhelum

Correct
D

Verinag

View answer & explanation Ans: Jhelum

Correct Answer: Jhelum

The Hydaspes River is now called the Jhelum River.

From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 25 Geography Rivers of Pakistan

From which mountain does the water of the Indus come?

A

Mount Kailash

Correct
B

Mount Everest

C

Karakoram Range

D

Hindu Kush

View answer & explanation Ans: Mount Kailash

Correct Answer: Mount Kailash

The Indus rises in the Mount Kailash region of Tibet, near Lake Manasarovar.

From: PTS Past Paper Solved · PTS

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