Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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51
Which of the following barrages is built on the Jhelum-Chenab confluence and was completed in 1939?
Answer:
Trimmu Barrage
The Trimmu Barrage is located at the confluence of the Jhelum and Chenab rivers in the Jhang district. It was completed in 1939 and manages the distribution of water to the Haveli and Rangpur canal systems, vital for central Punjab.
52
The inter-river link canal known as 'CJ' connects which two rivers?
Answer:
Chashma (Indus) and Jhelum
The CJ Link Canal (Chashma-Jhelum) is part of the Indus Basin Settlement Plan. It diverts water from the Indus River at the Chashma Barrage to the Jhelum River to maintain water levels in the lower reaches of the system following Indian diversions of eastern rivers.
53
Which canal in Sindh is officially recognized as the oldest canal in the province?
Answer:
Pinyari Canal
According to historical records of the Sindh irrigation network, the Pinyari Canal, which is fed by the Kotri Barrage, is considered the oldest canal in the province. It serves the lower Indus regions and plays a vital role in coastal agriculture.
54
The Thal Canal, a major post-independence project, takes its water from which barrage?
Answer:
Jinnah Barrage
The Thal Canal system originates from the Jinnah Barrage (at Kalabagh) on the Indus River. Completed around 1947, it was designed to reclaim the vast desert lands of the Thal region in Punjab, turning them into productive agricultural fields.
55
Which barrage was completed in 1971 and has a length of approximately 1,083.87 meters?
Answer:
Chashma Barrage
The Chashma Barrage was built on the Indus River and completed in 1971. It has a significant discharge capacity of 26,905 cusecs and serves as a major diversion point for link canals, specifically the Chashma-Jhelum link.
56
The Pehur High Level Canal is a modern irrigation project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPk) that originates from which source?
Answer:
Tarbela Dam
Completed in 2019, the Pehur High Level Canal is one of the most modern irrigation projects in KPk. It draws its water from the Tarbela Dam on the Indus River to provide efficient irrigation to the surrounding regions of Swabi and Nowshera.
57
Which canal is considered the largest canal system in the Punjab province?
Answer:
Lower Chenab Canal
The Lower Chenab Canal, originating from the Khanki Barrage on the Chenab River, is known as the largest canal system in the world in terms of the area it irrigates. Established in 1892, it plays a massive role in the agricultural productivity of the Rechna Doab.
58
The Pat Feeder Canal, which supplies water to the Nasirabad and Jafarabad areas of Balochistan, originates from which barrage?
Answer:
Guddu Barrage
The Pat Feeder Canal was completed in 1962 and takes its water from the Guddu Barrage on the Indus River. It is a critical source of water for the arid regions of Nasirabad and Jafarabad in Balochistan, often referred to as the 'Green Belt' of the province.
59
Which of the following is the oldest major canal in the irrigation system of Pakistan?
Answer:
Upper Bari Doab Canal (UBDC)
The Upper Bari Doab Canal (UBDC) is the oldest major canal in the system, with its construction dating back to 1859 during the colonial era. It originates from the Madhopur Headworks on the Ravi River and was a pioneering project for the colonization of the Punjab plains.
60
Which canal is recognized as the longest canal in Pakistan?
Answer:
Nara Canal
The Nara Canal, originating from the Sukkur Barrage on the Indus River, is the longest canal in Pakistan. It was completed in 1932 and serves as a vital artery for irrigation in the eastern parts of the Sindh province, flowing through Khairpur and Sanghar districts.