A. Longest glacier systems outside polar regions
B. Smallest glacier systems
C. Deepest glacier systems
D. Newest glacier systems
Pakistan is home to some of the world’s highest peaks and largest glaciers outside the polar regions — which makes Mountains & Glaciers one of the most reliably tested GK topics across every competitive exam, often appearing as “which is the highest/longest” style questions.
This page brings together the Mountains & Glaciers MCQs frequently tested for FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, BPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS, Pak Army, Navy, PAF, FIA, ASF, and Educator/Lecturer exams.
Topics Covered
- Major Mountain Ranges — Karakoram, Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Sulaiman and Suleman ranges
- Highest Peaks — K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum and their exact heights
- Major Glaciers — Siachen, Baltoro, Biafo and other significant glaciers, including lengths
- Mountain Passes — Khyber Pass, Khunjerab Pass and other historically and strategically important passes
- Geographic Significance — Where these ranges meet (the “Third Pole” region), and their role in Pakistan’s water supply
- Mountaineering & Records — Notable expeditions and Pakistani mountaineering achievements
- Current Affairs — Recent expeditions, climate-related glacier news and 2026 developments
- Important Facts & GK — Second-highest peak in the world, longest glacier outside polar regions, and other frequently asked superlative facts
These MCQs are based on real FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS and Educator past papers — this topic’s “highest/longest/largest” question style repeats constantly, so mastering the core facts here covers a lot of ground quickly. Try our Quiz Mode to test your recall before the real exam.
A. Baltoro Glacier
B. Biafo Glacier
C. Siachen Glacier
D. Hopper Glacier
A. Gilgit-Baltistan
B. Punjab
C. KPK
D. Sindh
A. Tirich Mir
B. K2
C. Rakaposhi
D. Malika Parbat
A. Chitral
B. Skardu
C. Swat
D. Kaghan
A. Largest non-polar glacier
B. Smallest glacier
C. Deepest glacier
D. Artificial glacier
A. Karakoram Range
B. Himalayas
C. Hindu Kush
D. Salt Range
A. Biafo Glacier
B. Baltoro Glacier
C. Siachen Glacier
D. Hispar Glacier
A. Lowari Pass
B. Babusar Pass
C. Khunjerab Pass
D. Shandur Pass
A. Chitral
B. Hunza
C. Swat
D. Astore