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What is primarily grown in the fertile land of the area between the Sulaiman Range and the Indus River?
What is primarily grown in the fertile land of the area between the Sulaiman Range and the Indus River?
The Sulaiman Range is a poor region for agricultural activity.
The Sulaiman Range is a poor region for agricultural activity.
False
Name an important city located between the Sulaiman Range and the Indus River.
Name an important city located between the Sulaiman Range and the Indus River.
Dera Ismail Khan
The fertile land is primarily nourished by the ______ river.
The fertile land is primarily nourished by the ______ river.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What is the primary benefit of the floods from the Indus River?
What is the primary benefit of the floods from the Indus River?
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The region mentioned is known for its dry climate and lack of agricultural activities.
The region mentioned is known for its dry climate and lack of agricultural activities.
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What types of animals are found in the region mentioned that are significant for agricultural purposes?
What types of animals are found in the region mentioned that are significant for agricultural purposes?
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The water from the floods runs down the _____ and brings alluvium that makes the region very fertile.
The water from the floods runs down the _____ and brings alluvium that makes the region very fertile.
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Match the following geographical features with their descriptions:
Match the following geographical features with their descriptions:
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Which type of landform is NOT mentioned in the given content?
Which type of landform is NOT mentioned in the given content?
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The Lower Indus Plain is known for its extreme aridity.
The Lower Indus Plain is known for its extreme aridity.
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What is the prominent river associated with the Lower Indus Plain?
What is the prominent river associated with the Lower Indus Plain?
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The Lower Indus Plain faces heavy floods which result in loss of _____ and _____ .
The Lower Indus Plain faces heavy floods which result in loss of _____ and _____ .
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Match the following landforms with their descriptions:
Match the following landforms with their descriptions:
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What is a primary economic activity in the Lower Indus Plain?
What is a primary economic activity in the Lower Indus Plain?
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Which of the following best describes the properties of oxbow lakes?
Which of the following best describes the properties of oxbow lakes?
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The Indus Delta is primarily associated with marine fishing and sugar cane production.
The Indus Delta is primarily associated with marine fishing and sugar cane production.
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The Lower Indus Plain is located to the north of the Upper Sudoe.
The Lower Indus Plain is located to the north of the Upper Sudoe.
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Name one major urban area located near the Indus Delta.
Name one major urban area located near the Indus Delta.
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List one problem faced by the Lower Indus Plain.
List one problem faced by the Lower Indus Plain.
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What is one of the major activities encouraged in the limestone areas mentioned?
What is one of the major activities encouraged in the limestone areas mentioned?
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Migratory birds from Russia and Central Asia spend their winters in ________ lakes.
Migratory birds from Russia and Central Asia spend their winters in ________ lakes.
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Fishing is not mentioned as an activity in the limestone regions.
Fishing is not mentioned as an activity in the limestone regions.
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Name one important city located near the limestone areas.
Name one important city located near the limestone areas.
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Match the following locations with their respective features:
Match the following locations with their respective features:
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The limestone ridge mentioned is named __________ Ridge.
The limestone ridge mentioned is named __________ Ridge.
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Which industry is primarily indicated as a secondary industry in the content?
Which industry is primarily indicated as a secondary industry in the content?
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The primary purpose of the Indus Delta is for agricultural activities only.
The primary purpose of the Indus Delta is for agricultural activities only.
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Match the following activities with their corresponding categories:
Match the following activities with their corresponding categories:
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What type of landscape is characterized in the limestone areas?
What type of landscape is characterized in the limestone areas?
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What happens to the Indus River as it forms the delta?
What happens to the Indus River as it forms the delta?
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LimeStor Ridge is indicated as a source of tourism activities.
LimeStor Ridge is indicated as a source of tourism activities.
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Which industry is specifically mentioned in relation to the limestone areas?
Which industry is specifically mentioned in relation to the limestone areas?
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Study Notes
Topography of Pakistan
- Landforms: Balochistan Plateau, Sulaiman Range, Safed Koh, Potwar Plateau, Salt Range, Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalaya mountain ranges, Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul, Hab, Dasht, Thar, Thal, Kharan are named landforms and rivers.
Natural Topography
- Identifying Features: Mountains, plateaux, floodplains and deserts.
- Vocabulary: Use appropriate vocabulary when describing features.
- Map Identification: Identify features on maps and photographs.
- Human Influence: Understand how topography impacts human activities (e.g., steep slopes, flat land, road/rail networks).
- Drainage: Candidates should be able to identify drainage features.
Lower Indus Plain
- Location: South of Upper Indus Plain, near Thar & other deserts.
- Economic Importance: Agriculture, settlements, industry, tourism.
- Problems Faced: Floods (loss of life, crops, settlements, industry, transport).
- Features: Oxbow Lakes (cutoff loops), delta, tributaries, lakes (e.g., Keenjhar Lake), Ramsar sites, and its importance in water and fish farming
Piedmont Plains
- Location: Between Sulaiman Range and Indus River.
- Economic Importance: Agriculture, livestock farming, trade routes.
- Important Cities: Dera Ghazi Khan, Dera Ismail Khan (important because they are border cities).
- Features: Alluvial fans (formed by water running down slopes), Alluvial land, rich for soil and agriculture, natural borders.
- Problems: Floods
Doab (Cross-section)
- Features: Active Flood Plain, Old Flood Plain, Scarp, Bar upland/Alluvial terrace.
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Explore the diverse topography of Pakistan through this quiz. Test your knowledge of landforms, drainage features, and their impact on human activities. Additionally, identify the economic significance and challenges faced in regions like the Lower Indus Plain.
