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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What is 'Barrage' primarily used for compared to a 'Dam'?
Answer:
To divert river water into canals for irrigation
While dams are primarily designed for large-scale water storage and high-head power generation, barrages are lower structures built across rivers primarily to raise the water level and divert the flow into irrigation canals.
32
The Guddu Barrage serves as a major source of irrigation for which two provinces?
Answer:
Sindh and Balochistan
Guddu Barrage, located on the Indus River, is strategically important because it supplies irrigation water to both Upper Sindh and the desert regions of eastern Balochistan via the Pat Feeder and Desert canals.
33
Which river does the Warsak Dam supply water to for irrigation in Peshawar and Nowshera?
Answer:
Kabul River
Warsak Dam is a multi-purpose dam located on the Kabul River, approximately 20 km northwest of Peshawar. It provides both hydroelectric power and critical irrigation water to the Peshawar valley.
34
What is the name of the project that recently focused on the lining of watercourses in Pakistan?
Answer:
National Program for Improvement of Watercourses (NPIW)
The National Program for Improvement of Watercourses (NPIW) was launched to reduce seepage losses. By lining earthen watercourses with concrete or bricks, the government aimed to save millions of acre-feet of water that would otherwise be lost before reaching the crops.
35
Which canal is known as the longest canal in Pakistan?
Answer:
Nara Canal
The Nara Canal, which originates from the Sukkur Barrage on the Indus River, is the longest canal in Pakistan. It is a major source of irrigation for the Khairpur, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, and Tharparkar districts.
36
The SCARP (Salinity Control and Reclamation Project) was launched to combat which problem?
Answer:
Waterlogging and Salinity
SCARP was a massive government initiative involving the installation of thousands of tubewells to lower the water table. This was designed to reclaim land that had become infertile due to waterlogging and the resulting accumulation of salt on the surface.
37
Which barrage is located at the confluence of the Jhelum and Chenab rivers?
Answer:
Trimmu Barrage
Trimmu Barrage is situated in the Jhang District at the point where the Jhelum and Chenab rivers meet. It serves as a vital control point for managing water flow into several major canals in the Punjab region.
38
What percentage of Pakistan's total available water is estimated to be used for the agricultural sector?
Answer:
90% to 95%
Agriculture is the largest consumer of water in Pakistan, accounting for over 90% of the country's total water consumption. This highlights the critical importance of the irrigation system for national food security and the economy.
39
Which dam is currently under construction on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Answer:
Diamer-Bhasha Dam
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is a major project under construction on the Indus River. Once completed, it will provide $6.4$ million acre-feet (MAF) of water storage and generate $4,500$ MW of electricity, significantly boosting water security.
40
The 'Water Apportionment Accord' was signed in which year to resolve disputes between provinces?
Answer:
1991
The Water Apportionment Accord of 1991 is a landmark agreement that settled long-standing water distribution disputes between Punjab, Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan. It serves as the legal basis for current water sharing managed by IRSA.