Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
111
Which dam is located on the Swat River and is intended to mitigate floods while providing 800 MW of electricity?
Answer:
Mohmand Dam
The Mohmand Dam is a multi-purpose concrete-faced rock-fill dam currently under construction on the Swat River in the Mohmand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Once completed, it will play a crucial role in flood control for Peshawar, Charsadda, and Nowshera, while adding 800 MW of clean energy to the national grid.
112
The Hub Dam, which provides water to Karachi and parts of Balochistan, is built on which river?
Answer:
Hub River
Hub Dam is located on the border between Karachi (Sindh) and Lasbela (Balochistan) on the Hub River. It is a large storage reservoir that serves as a critical source of drinking water for the residents of Karachi and also provides irrigation water for the agricultural lands in the Lasbela district.
113
In which province of Pakistan is the Mirani Dam located?
Answer:
Balochistan
Mirani Dam is located on the Dasht River in the Kech District of Balochistan. It was completed in 2006 primarily to provide water for irrigation and drinking purposes in the Gwadar and Kech districts. It is one of the most important infrastructure projects aimed at developing the Makran coastal region.
114
Which under-construction dam will become the highest roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dam in the world upon completion?
Answer:
Diamer-Bhasha Dam
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is a massive project currently under construction on the Indus River in northern Pakistan, spanning the border of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is designed to be the highest RCC dam in the world, with a height of 272 meters, and will have a storage capacity of about 8.1 million acre-feet.
115
The Warsak Dam, which was the first major hydroelectric project in Pakistan, is built on which river?
Answer:
Kabul River
The Warsak Dam is a mass concrete gravity dam located on the Kabul River, approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Peshawar. Completed in 1960 with financial assistance from the Canadian government, it was Pakistan's first multi-purpose project aimed at providing power and irrigation to the surrounding frontier regions.
116
On which river is the Mangla Dam, the second-largest dam in Pakistan, constructed?
Answer:
Jhelum River
Mangla Dam is built on the Jhelum River in the Mirpur District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It was completed in 1967 as part of the Indus Waters Treaty. Following a raising project completed in 2011, its storage capacity was significantly increased, making it the primary water reservoir for the irrigation of millions of acres in Punjab.
117
Which dam in Pakistan is known as the largest earth-filled dam in the world?
Answer:
Tarbela Dam
Tarbela Dam, located on the Indus River in the Swabi and Haripur districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is the largest earth-filled dam in the world by structural volume. It was completed in 1976 and is a vital source of both irrigation water and hydroelectric power for the country, significantly contributing to the national grid.