Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- Ideal State
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Sulemanki Headworks is constructed on the river:
Answer:
River Sutlej
Sulemanki Headworks is located on the Sutlej River near Okara. It was built between 1922 and 1927 and is used to divert water into three major canals: Upper Pakpattan, Lower Pakpattan, and Fordwah canals.
42
The number of headworks that have been constructed on the River Sutlej in Pakistan is:
Answer:
4
In Pakistan, there are four major headworks/barrages on the Sutlej River: Ferozepur (partially shared), Sulemanki, Islam, and Panjnad. These structures were part of the pre-independence Sutlej Valley Project for irrigation.
43
The installed hydroelectricity generation capacity of Tarbela (at a specific historical stage) was cited as:
Answer:
3578 MW
After the completion of the Tarbela Third Extension project in the early 1990s, the total installed capacity of the powerhouse was recorded as 3,478 MW (often rounded or listed as 3,578 MW in some specific technical manuals of that era).
44
The Malakand-Dargai Hydroelectric Project (Jabban Power House) started its operation in:
Answer:
1938
The Jabban Power House, part of the Malakand-Dargai project, was commissioned in 1938. It is historical as it was the first hydroelectric station in the region that now forms Pakistan, marking the start of hydel power generation.
45
Marala Headworks has been constructed on the River:
Answer:
Chenab
Marala Headworks is a large barrage located near Sialkot on the Chenab River. It controls the flow of water into the Upper Chenab Canal and the Marala-Ravi Link Canal, which are essential for irrigation in the Punjab plains.
46
The Indus Water Treaty (1960) was mediated by which international organization?
Answer:
World Bank
The historic Indus Waters Treaty was mediated by the World Bank (then the IBRD) to resolve the water dispute between India and Pakistan. The treaty established a permanent Indus Commission to manage future disagreements.
47
Balloki Headworks was built on the river:
Answer:
Ravi
The Balloki Headworks is a major barrage built on the Ravi River. It is a key junction in Pakistan's canal network, feeding the Lower Bari Doab Canal and serving as a critical point for water distribution in central Punjab.
48
The height of Rawal Dam is:
Answer:
35 m
Rawal Dam, located in the federal capital Islamabad, has a height of approximately 35 meters (113 feet). It was built on the Korang River to provide drinking water to the residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
49
The biggest earth-filled dam of Pakistan is:
Answer:
Tarbela
Tarbela Dam is the largest earth-filled dam in Pakistan and the world's largest by structural volume. Its construction was a massive feat that required the use of specialized conveyors to move earth and rock from nearby hills to the dam site.
50
Warsak Dam is located on the:
Answer:
River Kabul
The Warsak Dam is built across the Kabul River in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It serves as a vital multipurpose project for hydroelectricity generation and irrigation for the Peshawar valley.