Explanation

• Sor Range is famous for coal production in Balochistan, Pakistan.
• It is located near Quetta city, about 16 km east of Quetta.
• The area contains important Eocene coal deposits.
• It is part of the Sulaiman Thrust-Fold Belt.

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

There are three major barrages in Sindh.

1. Guddu Barrage – Foundation laid on 2 February 1957
2. Kotri Barrage – Completed in 1955
3. Sukkur Barrage – Built 1923–1932 (British era, also called Lloyd Barrage)

These barrages are built on the Indus River.

Additional information:

• Sindh is known as Bab-ul-Islam.
• It has 30 districts and 6 divisions.
• Kirthar Range is the main mountain range in Sindh.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Delta mangrove forests are globally significant because they are the largest mangroves in an arid (dry) climate zone in the world.
• They are located along the coast of Sindh, Pakistan in the Indus River Delta.
• They survive in extremely low rainfall and high salinity conditions.
• They support marine biodiversity and coastal protection.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• The Rohri Hills in Sindh are famous for limestone and flint (chert) deposits.
• These hills contain important prehistoric stone tools sites.
• They are part of the Sukkur geological formation.
• The area is significant for archaeology and ancient human activity.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Districts: Dadu + Jamshoro / Dadu + Karachi
• Province: Sindh
• Established: 1974
• Type: National Park / Wildlife Reserve
• Area rank: 3rd largest national park in Pakistan
• Status: Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) since 2004

Last verified on 14-06-2026