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
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The second largest barrage in Pakistan is:
Answer:
Guddu Barrage
Guddu Barrage is the second-largest barrage in Pakistan after Sukkur. Located in Upper Sindh, it was completed in 1962 and provides water to large tracts of land in the Ghotki, Sukkur, and Jafarabad districts.
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Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri barrages are all situated on the river:
Answer:
Indus
The Indus River is the lifeline of Sindh province, where the Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri barrages are located. Together, these three barrages irrigate most of the agricultural land in Sindh.
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The districts that are primarily irrigated by Taunsa Barrage are:
Answer:
D.G. Khan & Muzaffargarh
Taunsa Barrage feeds two major canals: the Muzaffargarh Canal on the left bank and the Dera Ghazi Khan Canal on the right bank. These canals are vital for the agricultural economy of these two districts.
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Taunsa Barrage is located on the river:
Answer:
Indus
Taunsa Barrage is built on the Indus River in South Punjab. Completed in 1958, it serves as a multipurpose structure for irrigation, flood control, and as a bridge connecting Dera Ghazi Khan to the rest of the province.
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Jinnah Barrage primarily irrigates the:
Answer:
Thal
The Jinnah Barrage feeds the Thal Canal, which is responsible for turning the vast, arid Thal desert into fertile agricultural land. This project has significantly boosted crop production in the Bhakkar and Mianwali districts.
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The Jinnah Barrage is located on the river:
Answer:
Indus
Jinnah Barrage is the first barrage on the Indus River as it enters the plains near Kalabagh. It was completed in 1946 and is a key structure for the irrigation of the Thal desert area.
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The Chashma hydroelectricity project generates approximately:
Answer:
138 MW
The Chashma Hydropower Plant, located at the Chashma Barrage on the Indus River, has an installed capacity of 184 MW (though earlier documents often cited its target as 138 MW during the initial operational phases).
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The largest consumer of natural gas in Pakistan is:
Answer:
Power Sector
The power generation sector is the largest consumer of natural gas in Pakistan, utilizing it to produce electricity in thermal plants. Domestic (household) and industrial sectors (fertilizers, cement) are the other major consumers.
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Which sector is the largest consumer of oil and oil products in Pakistan?
Answer:
Transport
The transport sector is the single largest consumer of oil in Pakistan, accounting for nearly 50% of the total usage. This is followed by the power sector (WAPDA and IPPs) which uses furnace oil for thermal generation.
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The major sources of energy in Pakistan are:
Answer:
All of the above
Pakistan's energy mix is diverse, relying on oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectricity, and nuclear power. While gas and oil provide the largest share, the country is increasingly moving towards coal and renewables to meet its growing energy needs.