Rivers, Dams & Barrages MCQs 2026

20 questions with detailed answers · 9 from past papers · 2 quiz batches available

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Q1 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS medium

PPSC fact check — Chashma Barrage is on
1. A Chenab
2. B Indus
3. C Jhelum
4. D Ravi
💡 Explanation:
In Punjab for irrigation and power.
Q2 easy

In Pakistan studies, the Ravi River flows through
1. A Quetta
2. B Peshawar
3. C Lahore region
4. D Gwadar
💡 Explanation:
Eastern Punjab river.
Q3 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS medium

Which option is correct about Rivers, Dams & Barrages: Sukkur Barrage is on
1. A Indus
2. B Chenab
3. C Ravi
4. D Sutlej
💡 Explanation:
Key irrigation structure in Sindh.
Q4 hard

In Pakistan studies, ghazi-Barotha hydropower project is on
1. A Indus
2. B Jhelum
3. C Chenab
4. D Kabul
💡 Explanation:
Run-of-river project downstream of Tarbela.
Q5 easy

Which option is correct about Rivers, Dams & Barrages: Mangla Dam is on the river
1. A Jhelum
2. B Chenab
3. C Ravi
4. D Sutlej
💡 Explanation:
Major storage in AJK/Punjab region.
Q6 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS easy

The longest river in Pakistan is
1. A Jhelum
2. B Chenab
3. C Indus River
4. D Ravi
💡 Explanation:
Indus is the principal river system.
Q7 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS hard

In Pakistan studies, mirani Dam is in
1. A Sindh
2. B Balochistan
3. C Punjab
4. D GB
💡 Explanation:
On Dasht River.
Q8 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS medium

Which option is correct about Rivers, Dams & Barrages: Dasu Dam project is on
1. A Jhelum
2. B Swat
3. C Indus
4. D Kurram
💡 Explanation:
Large hydropower under construction in KPK.
Q9 medium

PPSC fact check — Diamer-Bhasha Dam is planned on
1. A Indus
2. B Jhelum
3. C Chenab
4. D Kabul
💡 Explanation:
Large storage project in GB/KPK.
Q10 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS easy

In Pakistan studies, tarbela Dam is on the river
1. A Jhelum
2. B Chenab
3. C Swat
4. D Indus
💡 Explanation:
Largest dam by structure volume in Pakistan.
Q11 medium

PPSC fact check — Warsak Dam is near
1. A Peshawar
2. B Quetta
3. C Lahore
4. D Hyderabad
💡 Explanation:
On Kabul River in KPK.
Q12 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS medium

PPSC fact check — The Kabul River joins the Indus near
1. A Multan
2. B Hyderabad
3. C Karachi
4. D Attock
💡 Explanation:
Confluence in Punjab/KPK region.
Q13 medium

Hub Dam supplies water to
1. A Karachi region
2. B Lahore
3. C Quetta
4. D Peshawar
💡 Explanation:
Near Karachi in Sindh/Balochistan border.
Q14 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS medium

Which option is correct about Rivers, Dams & Barrages: The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in
1. A 1947
2. B 1971
3. C 1960
4. D 1988
💡 Explanation:
Between India and Pakistan with World Bank role.
Q15 medium

PPSC fact check — Guddu Barrage is located in
1. A Punjab
2. B KPK
3. C Sindh
4. D Balochistan
💡 Explanation:
On Indus for irrigation.
Q16 hard

Neelum-Jhelum project diverts water from
1. A Neelum to Jhelum
2. B Indus to Jhelum
3. C Chenab to Ravi
4. D Swat to Kabul
💡 Explanation:
Hydropower in AJK.
Q17 Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/CSS medium

The Chenab River originates from
1. A Tibet only
2. B Afghanistan
3. C Iran
4. D Indian-administered Kashmir
💡 Explanation:
Enters Pakistan in AJK/Punjab.
Q18 easy

In Pakistan studies, rawal Dam is near
1. A Karachi
2. B Multan
3. C Islamabad
4. D Gilgit
💡 Explanation:
On Korang tributary.
Q19 easy

Which option is correct about Rivers, Dams & Barrages: The primary purpose of barrages on Indus is
1. A Navigation only
2. B Mining
3. C Irrigation and flow regulation
4. D Fishing only
💡 Explanation:
Barrages feed canal systems.
Q20 easy

The five rivers of Punjab include
1. A Indus only
2. B Swat Kunhar
3. C Jhelum Chenab Ravi Beas Sutlej
4. D Hub Dasht
💡 Explanation:
Punjab name means land of five waters.

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