Explanation

• Mangrove forests in Pakistan are mainly found near Karachi.
• They are located in the Indus Delta along the Arabian Sea.
• These forests grow in salty coastal water.
• They protect coastlines from erosion and storms.

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Explanation

• The main wind energy corridor in Pakistan is located in Jhampir, Sindh.
• Jhampir is part of the Gharo–Jhampir Wind Corridor, one of Asia’s largest wind belts.
• It lies between Karachi and Hyderabad.
• This area has strong and consistent winds ideal for power generation.
• Many wind power projects are installed here.

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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.

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Explanation

• Mohenjo-daro was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.
• It is one of the most important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization.
• The city dates back to around 2500 BC.
• It shows advanced urban planning and drainage systems.
• It is located in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan.
• Discovered in 1922 by R. D. Banerji.

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Explanation

• Tadhkirah Sufia-e-Sindh is written by Ijaz-ul-Haqq Quddoosi.
• First Published: 1959
• Publisher: Urdu Academy Sindh, Karachi
• Language: Urdu
• Region Covered: Sindh
• Type: Biographical (Sufi Saints)

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