Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Pakistan Studies question asks: Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan? The correct choice is C. River Indus. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. River Jhelum
Why not A: Jhelum is important but not called the national lifeline.
- B. River Chenab
Why not B: Chenab is one of the five rivers of Punjab, not the primary lifeline.
- C. River Indus ✓
- D. River Ravi
Why not D: Ravi is a tributary in the Indus basin; Indus itself is the lifeline.
Correct answer
C. River Indus
Explanation
River Indus is the term that matches “Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan” (option C). Option A (River Jhelum) is wrong: Jhelum is important but not called the national lifeline. Option B (River Chenab) is wrong: Chenab is one of the five rivers of Punjab, not the primary lifeline. Option D (River Ravi) is wrong: Ravi is a tributary in the Indus basin; Indus itself is the lifeline. Keep River Indus as the Pakistan Studies fact for this stem.
Source: Pakistan Water Gateway / Indus River System Authority
Tags: Geography
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General, PPSC Lecturer
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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