Geography of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Land, Climate, and Resources MCQS

1. What is the dominant landform in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
(A) Coastal plains
(B) Mountains and valleys
(C) Desert plateaus
(D) River delta

2. Which famous mountain range is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
(A) Himalayas
(B) Hindu Kush
(C) Salt Range
(D) Sulaiman Range

3. What type of climate is found in the northern areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
(A) Tropical
(B) Coastal
(C) Cold and temperate
(D) Desert

4. Which important pass connects Pakistan to Afghanistan through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
(A) Bolan Pass
(B) Gomal Pass
(C) Khyber Pass
(D) Lowari Pass

5. Which river flows through the Peshawar valley?
(A) Jhelum
(B) Indus
(C) Swat
(D) Kabul

6. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is rich in which natural resources?
(A) Gold and diamonds
(B) Timber, marble, and gemstones
(C) Salt and oil
(D) Natural gas only

7. Which valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is known as the “Switzerland of Pakistan”?
(A) Kaghan Valley
(B) Hunza Valley
(C) Swat Valley
(D) Chitral Valley

8. Which area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has significant forest cover?
(A) D.I. Khan
(B) Kohat
(C) Hazara region
(D) Bannu

9. Which crop is widely cultivated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
(A) Cotton
(B) Tobacco
(C) Rice
(D) Sugar beet

10. A major geographical challenge faced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is:
(A) Flooding from coastal storms
(B) Lack of rivers
(C) Earthquakes and landslides
(D) Sandstorms