Geography and Awards of Pakistan

Study Notes

Dams in Pakistan

Kalabagh dam is planned on the Indus River at Kalabagh.
Mangla dam, located in Azad Kashmir on the Jhelum River, is the highest dam in Pakistan.
Tarbela dam is the largest dam.
Rawal dam is located on the Korang River.
Khanpur dam is near Haripur on the Haro River.
Warsak dam, located in the NWFP near Peshawar on the Kabul River, is the smallest.
Mirani Dam is in Balochistan near Turbat.

Forts in Pakistan

Rani Kot is the largest fort.
Lahore fort was built by Akbar.
Rohtas Fort was built by Sher Shah near Jhelum.

Awards in Pakistan

Captain Sarwar Shaheed was the first recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider.
Nishan-e-Pak is Pakistan's highest civil award.
Hilal-e-Pak is the second highest civil award.

Parks and Museums in Pakistan

Ayub National Park (Rawalpindi) is the largest park in Pakistan.
Lahore museum is the biggest in Pakistan.
Lahore has the largest railway station.

Mountains and Glaciers in Pakistan

Mountain ranges include the Himalayas, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, Suleiman, and Salt Range.
K2 (Godwin Austen), in the Karakoram range, is the highest peak in Pakistan at 28,250 feet.
Tirich Mir is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush.
The Himalayas are the highest mountain system globally.
Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas.
Nanga Parbat is located in the Himalayas.
The Margalla hills of Islamabad are an extension of the Himalayas.
Siachen is the largest glacier in Pakistan.

Important Passes and Locations

The Khyber Pass connects Peshawar with Kabul.
Landi Kotal is the highest point of the Khyber Pass.

Description

Explore the diverse geography of Pakistan, including its dams, forts, parks, and museums. Additionally, learn about notable awards and honors, such as the Nishan-e-Haider and other civil awards. This quiz covers significant landmarks and their historical context.