Explanation

• The plains of the Indus River are very fertile and extensive.
• They cover about 20% of Pakistan’s total land area.
• The Indus River is approximately 2900 km long.
• These plains are important for agriculture and population settlement.
• They form the backbone of Pakistan’s irrigation system.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The Punjab irrigation system is part of the Indus Basin,

1. Jinnah Barrage on River Induu
2. Taunsa Barrage on River Indus
3. Rasul Barrage on River Jhelum
4. Marala Headworks on River Chenab
5. Qadirabad Barrage on River Chenab
6. New Khanki Barrage River Chenab
7. Balloki Barrage on River Ravi
8. Trimmu Barrage on River Chenab
9. Sidhnai Barrage on River Ravi
10. Islam Barrage on River Sutlej
11. Suleimanki Barrage on River Sutlej
12. Panjnad Barrage on River Indus

• Located on the Indus River and its tributaries (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej)
• It comprises 3 major reservoirs (Tarbela, Mangla, Chashma)
• Punjab Irrigation Department Headquarters in Lahore
• One of the largest irrigation systems in the world
• Supports agriculture in Southern Punjab.

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

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

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