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251. Which is the second longest river of Pakistan?

پاکستان کا دوسرا طویل ترین دریا کون سا ہے؟

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Answer: Sutlej River

Explanation List of Longest Rivers of Pakistan 1. Indus River: 3,180 km (1,980 miles). 2. Sutlej River: 1,450 km (900 miles). 3. Chenab River : 960 km (600 miles) 4. Jhelum River: 725 km (450 miles). 5. Ravi River: 720 km (450 miles). ********* The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River The Indus River starts in Tibet The river Indus originates from the Mansarovar lake The Indus River flows through India, Pakistan, The Indus River finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi. River Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta The old name of the Indus river was: Sindhu National River of Pakistan: Indus River 6 Barrages constructed in Indus River Indus River Length : 3,180 km Indus River 2nd source : Gar Tsangpo Th e upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh ********** How many rivers flow in Punjab Province? 5 How many rivers flow in Sindh Province? 4 How many rivers flow in Balochistan Province? 7 How many rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province? 8 How many rivers are present in Pakistan? 24

252. A lake start freezing first from its___

جھیل جمنے سے پہلے شروع ہوتی ہے___

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Answer: Surface

Explanation Lake a large area of water surrounded by land.

253. Just after partition, when did India cut off Pakistan's water supply (stop headworks of Pakistani canals) without notice thus creating drought like conditions?

ہندوستان نے پاکستانی نہروں کے ہیڈ ورکس کب رکے؟

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Answer: 1st April 1948

Explanation India began halting water supplies to Pakistani canals on April 1, 1948 , after a short-term standstill agreement expired. The halt started at the Ferozepur Headworks, affecting the Dipalpur Canal and other Pakistani canals . This event led to water disputes between India and Pakistan , culminating in the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960 . Last verified on 01-05-2026

254. Which among the following is a left bank tributary of the Indus river?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سی دریائے سندھ کے بائیں کنارے کی معاون ندی ہے؟

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Answer: Zanskar

Explanation Zanskar is one of the major left bank tributaries of the Indus river. The other major left bank tributaries of the Indus river are Jhelum, Chenab, Beas & Sutlej. Its right bank tributaries are Shyok, Gilgit and the Kabul River. A tributary is a freshwater stream that feeds into a larger stream or river. A left-bank tributary is a stream that joins the main river on its left side and a right-bank tributary joins it on the right side.

255. Swilk lake is in which city ?

سوئک جھیل کس شہر میں ہے؟

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Answer: Kalar Kahar

Explanation Swaik Lake is a lake located in tehsil Kallar Kahar, Chakwal District .

256. Sukkur Barrage was built in which year?

سکھر بیراج کس سال بنایا گیا؟

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Answer: 1932

Explanation The Sukkur Barrage , officially named Lloyd Barrage , is located in Sindh Province. It built from 1923 to 1932 during the British Raj . It was rehabilitated in November 2004. The barrage is approximately 2 km (1 mi) long. It is the oldest in Pakistan , with seven canals taking off from it. Last verified on 14-03-2026

257. According to a recent report, _____________ is the most polluted river in the world.

ایک حالیہ رپورٹ کے مطابق_____ دنیا کا سب سے آلودہ دریا ہے۔

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Answer: Ravi

Explanation River Ravi in Pakistan is the most polluted river in the world, followed by water bodies in Bolivia and Ethiopia. The Ravi River is a transboundary river crossing northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. It is one of five rivers associated with the Punjab region Length : 720 km (450 mi) The Ravi was known as Purushni or Irawati to Indians in Vedic times and as Hydrates to the Ancient Greeks. NA21-8-2023

258. The river Indus originates from the lake____?

دریائے سندھ ____ جھیل سے نکلتا ہے؟

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Answer: Mansarovar lake

Explanation The Indus River starts in Tibet The river Indus originates from the Mansarovar lake The Indus River flows through India, Pakistan, The Indus River finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi. River Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta The old name of the Indus river was: Sindhu National River of Pakistan: Indus River 6 Barrages constructed in Indus River Indus River Length : 3,180 km Indus River 2nd source : Gar Tsangpo Th e upper Indus plain ends at Mithankot The upper Indus plain starts from Kalabagh

259. For irrigation over vast agricultural areas, which water source has the greatest practical importance in Pakistan?

پاکستان میں وسیع زرعی علاقوں کی آبپاشی کے لیے سب سے زیادہ عملی اہمیت والا پانی کا ذریعہ کون سا ہے؟

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Answer: Rivers

Explanation Pakistan is an agricultural country and depends heavily on irrigation systems . Large-scale farming requires a continuous and reliable water source . Rivers feed the canal system, which irrigates vast agricultural lands . The most important practical source for irrigation is rivers . Last verified on 08-05-2026

260. Where Attabad Lake, a newly born lake in 2010 is situated Pakistan?

پاکستان میں 2010 میں پیدا ہونے والی عطا آباد جھیل کہاں واقع ہے؟

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Answer: Gilgit Baltistan

Explanation Attabad Lake is a lake located in the Gojal region of Hunza Valley in Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan It was created in January 2010 Length: 20.9 km Max. depth: 109 m (358 ft) Area: 72,971 km² Founded: July 1, 1970 Largest city: Skardu ** AGM 09-2-2023 Princely state

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