The importance of the Indus River in Pakistan is because ?

A. It is the primary source of water for agriculture

B. It is the longest river in the world

C. It generates the most hydroelectric power in Asia

D. It serves as the main route for international trade

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51.
Hussaini Suspension Bridge is built on which river?
Correct Answer: D. Hunza
One-liner
The Hussaini Suspension Bridge is built on the Hunza River in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
52.
The importance of the Indus River in Pakistan is because ?
Correct Answer: A. It is the primary source of water for agriculture
One-liner
The Indus River is of vital importance to Pakistan because it is the primary source of water for agriculture, which is the backbone of the country's economy.
53.
Skardu city is located at the junction of Indus river and river
Correct Answer: A. Shigar
One-liner
Skardu city is located at the junction of the Indus River and the Shigar River.
54.
Hub Lake is located outside _?
Correct Answer: D. Karachi
One-liner
Hub Lake is located outside Karachi, along the border between Sindh and Balochistan.
55.
The Indus river falls into the _?
Correct Answer: D. Arabian Sea
One-liner
The Indus River falls into the Arabian Sea.
56.
Rasul Barrage is located on which river?
Correct Answer: B. Jhelum River
One-liner
Rasul Barrage is located on the Jhelum River in Punjab, Pakistan.
57.
Which of the following tributaries is not part of the Indus river system?
Correct Answer: D. Porali
One-liner
Porali is not a tributary of the Indus river system; it is a river in Balochistan that flows independently into the Arabian Sea.
58.
The Nimoo Bazgo Power Project is a run-of-the-river power project on the _ River situated at Alchi village, 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Leh in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Correct Answer: C. Indus
One-liner
The Nimoo Bazgo Power Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project built on the Indus River near Alchi village in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
59.
Khanki Headworks is situated on River Chenab in which district?
Correct Answer: C. Gujranwala
One-liner
Khanki Headworks is situated on River Chenab in Gujranwala District.
60.
Which one is the Largest Canal in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A. Nara Canal
One-liner
The Nara Canal is the largest canal in Pakistan, originating from the Sukkur Barrage and running through Sindh.

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