Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- Ideal State
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The Islam Barrage is constructed on which river in Pakistan?
Answer:
Sutlej
Islam Barrage is located on the Sutlej River in the Vehari District. It was completed in 1927. Like Sulemanki, it provides water to the Bahawal and Qaimpur canals. Due to the diversion of the Sutlej upstream in India, the barrage often faces water shortages during the dry season.
12
On which river is the Balloki Barrage located, serving as a key junction for the Lower Bari Doab Canal?
Answer:
Ravi River
Balloki Barrage is situated on the Ravi River, southwest of Lahore. It was completed in 1913 as part of the Triple Canal Project. It receives water from the Chenab River via the Upper Chenab Canal and distributes it to the Lower Bari Doab Canal, which irrigates millions of acres in Sahiwal and Multan.
13
Which barrage on the Jhelum River feeds the Upper Jhelum Canal, which eventually flows into the Chenab River?
Answer:
Rasul Barrage
Rasul Barrage is located on the Jhelum River in the Mandi Bahauddin district. It was completed in 1968 as part of the Indus Basin Replacement Works. It facilitates the transfer of water from the Jhelum River to the Chenab River via the Rasul-Qadirabad Link Canal.
14
Guddu Barrage, the second largest in Sindh, was inaugurated in which year?
Answer:
1962
Guddu Barrage, located near Kashmore in Sindh, was inaugurated in 1962. It serves as a major irrigation source for the northern parts of Sindh and parts of Balochistan through the Ghotki, Begari, and Desert Pat canals. It also plays a key role in providing cooling water for the Guddu Thermal Power Plant.
15
Which barrage is located on the Ravi River near Sahiwal and is known for its relatively small size compared to Indus barrages?
Answer:
Sidhnai Barrage
Sidhnai Barrage is located on the Ravi River in the Khanewal/Sahiwal region. It is unique because it is built at a point where the Ravi flows in a remarkably straight line for several miles. It provides irrigation to the Sidhnai canal system, supporting the agricultural heartland of lower Punjab.
16
On which river is the Sulemanki Barrage located, primarily serving the Pakpattan and Bahawalnagar districts?
Answer:
Sutlej River
Sulemanki Barrage is located on the Sutlej River near Okara. It was part of the Sutlej Valley Project initiated in the 1920s. It feeds the Pakpattan, Fordwah, and Eastern Sadiqia canals. Since the Sutlej is an 'Eastern River' under the Indus Waters Treaty, this barrage now relies heavily on link canals for its water supply.
17
Which is the oldest barrage in Pakistan, which was recently replaced by a new structure?
Answer:
Khanki Barrage
Khanki Barrage on the Chenab River was originally built in 1892, making it the oldest headworks/barrage in the country. Due to its deteriorating condition, a new Khanki Barrage was constructed nearby and inaugurated recently to ensure the continued irrigation of over 3 million acres in the Rechna Doab.
18
Which barrage on the Indus River also functions as a storage reservoir and is located near Mianwali?
Answer:
Chashma Barrage
Chashma Barrage is a multi-purpose structure on the Indus River completed in 1971. Unlike many other barrages, it has a significant storage capacity, creating the Chashma Lake. It feeds the Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal and the Chashma Right Bank Canal, providing water to both Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
19
Which barrage was constructed to provide water to the Muzaffargarh and Dera Ghazi Khan districts in South Punjab?
Answer:
Taunsa Barrage
Taunsa Barrage is located on the Indus River in the Taunsa Sharif area. Completed in 1958, it serves the D.G. Khan and Muzaffargarh canals. It also serves as a bridge for the highway and railway, connecting South Punjab with Balochistan, and is a vital site for the endangered Indus River Dolphin.
20
Which barrage on the Chenab River is the primary entry point for the river into the plains of Pakistan?
Answer:
Marala Barrage
Marala Barrage is located near Sialkot on the Chenab River. It is the first major structure on the Chenab after it flows into Pakistan from Indian-occupied Kashmir. It feeds two major link canals: the Marala-Ravi Link Canal and the Upper Chenab Canal, which are essential for water transfer under the Indus Waters Treaty.