Plateaus of Pakistan (Balochistan Plateau, Potohar Plateau) MCQS

1. Which of the following is the largest plateau in Pakistan?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Salt Range Plateau

2. The Potohar Plateau is located in which province of Pakistan?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

3. Which plateau is known for its rich mineral resources, including natural gas and coal?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Salt Range Plateau

4. Which of the following cities is located on the Potohar Plateau?
(A) Quetta
(B) Karachi
(C) Islamabad
(D) Lahore

5. The Salt Range, known for its extensive salt mines, is part of which plateau?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Kirthar Plateau

6. Which plateau is characterized by its rugged terrain and arid climate?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Salt Range Plateau

7. Which of the following rivers flows through the Potohar Plateau?
(A) Indus River
(B) Jhelum River
(C) Chenab River
(D) Ravi River

8. Which plateau is home to the famous Khewra Salt Mines, one of the oldest and largest salt mines in the world?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Kirthar Plateau

9. Which of the following plateaus is located in the northern part of Balochistan and extends into Afghanistan?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Kirthar Plateau

10. Which plateau is known for its fertile soil and is often referred to as the “Pothohar Region”?
(A) Potohar Plateau
(B) Balochistan Plateau
(C) Deosai Plateau
(D) Salt Range Plateau