Mountain Ranges & Passes
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Which is the absolute highest mountain peak located in Pakistan?
A
K2
Explanation
K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen) in the Karakoram is the world's second-highest peak at 8,611m.
Which mountain peak is notoriously nicknamed the Killer Mountain?
A
Nanga Parbat
Explanation
Nanga Parbat (8,126m) in the Himalayas is known for its dangerous climbing difficulty.
Which is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush mountain range?
A
Tirich Mir
Explanation
Tirich Mir (7,708m) is the highest mountain located entirely outside the Himalaya-Karakoram system.
Which mountain pass connects Peshawar, Pakistan, with Kabul, Afghanistan?
A
Khyber Pass
Explanation
The Khyber Pass is a historic gateway cutting through the Safed Koh mountains.
Which is the highest paved international border crossing in the world?
A
Khunjerab Pass
Explanation
The Khunjerab Pass connects Pakistan with China at an altitude of 4,693 meters.
Which historic pass connects Jacobabad and Quetta through Balochistan?
A
Bolan Pass
Explanation
The Bolan Pass is a strategic gap cutting through the Toba Kakar range.