Explanation

Physiographic distribution of Pakistan:

• Mountain + Plateaus = 58% of total area
• 30% Mountains
• 27.7% Plateaus
• Plains and deserts = 42%
• 13% of mountain region is covered by glaciers
• ~60% of land area is rangeland

Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026​

Explanation

• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• The height of Nanga Parbat is 8,126 metres (26,660 feet).
• It is located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is part of the Western Himalayas.
• It is locally known as Diamer.
• It is the 9th-highest mountain in the world.
• It is famously called the "Killer Mountain."
• First Ascent: 3 July 1953
• Shehroze Kashif became the youngest Pakistani to successfully summit Nanga Parbat.

Last verified by on 16-05-2026

Explanation

 NOTE: کچھ ذرائع کے مطابق یہ لمبائی 72.4 کلومیٹر یعنی 45 میل ہے۔ پیپر میں76 یا 72 آئے ان دونوں میں جو بھی آئے اس کے مطابق جواب دیں

• Siachen Glacier length is 76KM
• Located in the eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas,
• Located in Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Height  20,000 feet
•  Pakistan's largest Glacier
• World 2nd largest Glacier
• The  meaning of Siachen Glacier is Abundance of roses.گلاب کی کثرت۔

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• The Karakoram Range is a mountain range between China and Pakistan, extending to India and Afghanistan.
• It is famous for K2 (8611 m), the second-highest peak in the world.

Additional information:

• Major Pass: Khunjerab Pass (connects Pakistan & China)
• Famous Road: Karakoram Highway (Pakistan-China link)

Last verified on 07-03-2026