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211. The Punjab irrigation system is part of the Indus Basin system with main canal commands off-taking from how many barrages over the Indus and its tributaries?

پنجاب کا آبپاشی نظام دریائے سندھ کے بیسن کا حصہ ہے جس میں دریائے سندھ اور اس کے معاون دریاؤں پر بنے کتنے بیراجوں سے نہریں نکلتی ہیں؟

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Answer: 12

Explanation The Punjab irrigation system is part of the Indus Basin, Punjab Irrigation Department manages the following barrages: Jinnah Barrage on River Induu Taunsa Barrage on River Indus Rasul Barrage on River Jhelum Marala Headworks on River Chenab Qadirabad Barrage on River Chenab New Khanki Barrage River Chenab Balloki Barrage on River Ravi Trimmu Barrage on River Chenab Sidhnai Barrage on River Ravi Islam Barrage on River Sutlej Suleimanki Barrage on River Sutlej Panjnad Barrage on River Indus Additional information Located on the Indus River and its tributaries (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej) It comprises 3 major reservoirs (Tarbela, Mangla, Chashma) Punjab Irrigation Department Headquarters in Lahore One of the largest irrigation systems in the world Supports agriculture in Southern Punjab. Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

212. Potwar plateau and salt range region lies__ between and ___rivers.

پوٹھوار کا سطح مرتفع اور نمک کا علاقہ کن دریاؤں کے درمیان واقع ہے؟پوٹھوار کا سطح مرتفع اور نمک کا علاقہ کن دریاؤں کے درمیان واقع ہے؟

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Answer: Indus & Jhelum

Explanation The Pothohar Plateau also known as Pothwar , is a plateau in north-eastern Pakistan The Pothohar plateau is rich in minerals like gypsum, limestone, coal, oil, and rock salt. Located between the Indus River and the Jhelum River ****** The Potwar Plateau includes parts of the current four districts : Jhelum Chakwal Rawalpindi Attock **** The Pothohar plateau is rich in minerals like gypsum , limestone , coal, oil, and rock salt. Potohar Plateau سطح مرتفع پوٹھوہار .consists of: District Rawalpindi District Chakwal District Jhelum District Khushab District, Mirpur District Islamabad Mianwali District, Sargodha District (Northern Belt)

213. Keenjhar & Haleji lakes are located in ______ district of Sindh province.

کینجھر اور ہیلجی لیکس صوبہ سندھ کے ضلع ______ میں واقع ہیں۔

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Answer: Thatta

Explanation Hub, Haleji, Keenjhar, and Manchhar lakes are located in Sindh province. Hub Lake : Near Karachi, bordering Lasbela District, Balochistan. Keenjhar Lake and Haleji Lake : Located in Thatta District. Manchhar Lake : Situated in Jamshoro District.

214. Does Pakistan plead that the thieves Doctrine is only applicable?

کیا پاکستان یہ استدعا کرتا ہے کہ چوروں کا نظریہ صرف لاگو ہے؟

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Answer: Navigable rivers

Explanation Pakistan pleads that the Thieves' Doctrine is only applicable to navigable rivers. This doctrine addresses the u se of water resources in rivers that are navigable, ***

215. What is the main function of link canals according to the text?

متن کے مطابق لنک کینالز کا بنیادی کام کیا ہے؟

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Answer: Connecting one river or canal with another

Explanation • Link canals are built to transfer water from one river or canal system to another . • Their main purpose is to balance water distribution between different river basins. • They help manage water shortages in some areas by diverting surplus water. Last verified on 09-05-2026

216. Blind Dolphins are found in the river of:

نابینا ڈولفن کس دریا میں پائی جاتی ہیں؟

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Answer: Ganges River

Explanation Blind Dolphins are found in Indus river in Pakistan and Ganges river in India and Bangladesh. *********** The Indus River dolphin, also known as the “ bhulan ,” is one of the world's most endangered cetaceans. It is endemic to the Indus River Basin of Pakistan and northwestern India. Blind Dolphins are found in the lower parts of the Indus River in Pakistan and in River Beas, a tributary of the Indus River in Punjab , India . ND20-6-2023

217. Which glacier feeds the Hunza River?

کون سا گلیشیر دریائے ہنزا کو کھانا کھلاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Batura Glacier

Explanation The Batura Glacier is the main source of the Hunza River in Gilgit-Baltistan . It is one of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions.

218. River Jhelum rises in the Himalayas and meets the River Chenab in southwest of Jhang. Its length is ____ kms.

دریائے جہلم ہمالیہ میں اٹھتا ہے اور جھنگ کے جنوب مغرب میں دریائے چناب سے ملتا ہے۔ اس کی لمبائی ____ کلومیٹر ہے۔

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Answer: 725

Explanation Jhelum River, river of northwestern India and northern and eastern Pakistan. It constitutes the westernmost of the five rivers of the Punjab region that merge with the Indus River in eastern Pakistan.

219. Tarbela Dam is build on which river?

تربیلا ڈیم کس دریا پر بنایا گیا ہے؟

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Answer: Indus

Explanation Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River in KPk . It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK. It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world The Construction began in 1968 They were Opened in 1976 Height : 470 feet ( 143 m) Last verified on 30-03-2026

220. Most of the plain areas of Balochistan are irrigated by two canals dug out from _____?

بلوچستان کے بیشتر سادہ علاقوں کو _____ سے کھودنے والی دو نہروں سے سیراب کیا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Guddu barrage

Explanation Patfeeder Canal and Kirthar canal dug out from Guddu Barrage. Guddu is a barrage on the Indus River near Kashmore . Iskander Mirza laid the foundation-stone of Guddu Barrage in 1957 , inaugurated by Ayub Khan in 1962 .

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