A Quiz on Gilgit-Baltistan

Q1. When was the region province like established?
Ans: On 1 July 1970
Q2. Which is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Gilgit
Q3. Which regions are bordered by Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Azad Kashmir to south
KPK to west
Wakhan Corridor to north
Xinjiang region of China to East and northeast
Jammu Kashmir to southeast
Q4. What is the total area of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: 72,971 Km sq (28,174 sq mi)
Q5. What is the population of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: 1,800,000
Q6. Which is the provincial language of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Urdu
Q7. Which is the most populous city of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Gilgit
Q8. Which is the largest city of Gilgit-Baltistan in terms of area?
Ans: Skardu
Q9. What is the old name of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Northern Areas
Q10. Gilgit-Baltistan was a part of Princely State of -----
Ans: Kashmir
Q11. On what date Gilgit-Baltistan celebrates its Independence Day every year?
Ans: On 1 November
Q12. When was the region named as Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: On 29 August 2009
Q13. Who is the Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon (PTI)
Since 30 September 2018
Q14. Who is the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman (PML-N)
Since 26 June 2015
Q15. How many seats are in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA)?
Ans: 33 seats
Q16. Which ministry in the Federal Cabinet of Pakistan is a link between Federal Government and Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Ministry of Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs
Q17. Who is the State Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs?
Ans: Ali Amin Gandapur (PTI)
Q18. How many divisions are in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: 3 Divisions
Gilgit, Baltistan and Diamer
Q19. How many districts are in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: 10 Districts
Q20. How many Districts are in Gilgit Division?
Ans: 4 Districts
Gilgit, Ghizer, Hunza, Nagar
Q21. How many Districts are in Baltistan Division?
Ans: 4 Districts
Skardu, Ghanche, Kharmang and Shigar
Q22. How many Districts are in Diamer Division?
Ans: 2 Districts
Diamer and Astore
Q23. Which dry port is in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Sost Dry Port
Q24. Which mountain ranges pass through Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Karakoram and Himalayas
Q25. In which mountain range K-2 lies?
Ans: In Karakoram Range
Q26. In which mountain range Nanga Parbat lies?
Ans: In Himalaya Range
Q27. In which mountain range Siachen Glacier lies?
Ans: In Karakoram Range
Q28. Which country is connected to Pakistan through Karakoram Highway?
Ans: China
Q29. How many "eight-thousander" peaks are in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: 5 peaks
K2 (8611m)
Gasherbrum I (8080m)
Gasherbrum II (8034m)
Nanga Parbat (8126 m)
Broad Peak (8051m)
Q30. How many peaks above 7,000 metres (23,000 ft) are in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: More than 50 peaks
Q31. Which three of the world's longest glaciers outside the polar regions are found in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Biafo Glacier, Baltoro Glacier and Batura Glacier
Q32. Which are the famous mountain passes in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Khunjerab Pass
It is the highest paved international border crossing in the world at 4,693 metres (15,397 ft). It connects Gilgit-Baltistan with China.
Babusar Pass
It connects Gilgit-Baltistan with Mansehra and Abbottabad Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Kilik Pass
It connects Gilgit with China.
Mintaka Pass
It connects Gilgit with Kashgar in China.
Shandur Pass
It connects Gilgit with Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Q33. Which are the famous tourist sites in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Ans: Hunza Valley, Attabad Lake, K2, Passu, Cold Desert, Deosai National Park, Naltar Lake, Sheosar Lake, Satpara Lake, Kachura Lake, Shangrila Lake, Baltit Fort, Khaplu Palace etc

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