Explanation

• Tarbela Dam is located in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• The largest earth-filled dam in the world
• It is 485 feet (148 m) high above the Indus riverbed.
  
• Its construction began in 1968
  
• It was completed in 1976
• Construction was undertaken by the Italian firm Salini Impregilo.

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Warsak Dam is located on the Kabul River.
• It was completed under the Colombo Plan .
• Construction began in 1949.
• The Dam was Opened in 1960.
• The height of the dam is 76 m.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The Himalayas form the main watershed between the Indus and Ganges river systems.

Additional information:

• Length of the Himalayas: About 2,400 km
• Countries crossed: 5 (Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, China)
• Highest peak: Mount Everest – 8,848.86 m
• Major river systems: Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra
• Formation began: About 50 million years ago

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• Name: Sukkur Barrage (Lloyd Barrage)
• Location: Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
• Construction Period: 1923–1932
• Length: About 2 km (1 mile)
• Number of Canals: 7

Additional information:

Other major barrages on the Indus River include:

• Guddu Barrage (1957–1962)
• Taunsa Barrage (1958–1959)
• Chashma Barrage (1966–1971)
• Kotri Barrage (1955–1959)

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Location: Between the Jhelum and Indus Rivers
• Province: Punjab
• Length: About 190 miles (306 km)
• Major Districts: Bhakkar, Layyah, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhang

Additional information:

Major Deserts of Pakistan (5):

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 26-07-2026