Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- 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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Misriot Dam, a small dam with recreational facilities like boating and fishing, is located:
Answer:
12 km south-west of Rawalpindi
Misriot Dam is a popular small-scale dam located just 12 kilometers southwest of Rawalpindi city. It serves as a source of irrigation for nearby farms and acts as a scenic picnic spot for the local residents.
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The project of Mirani Dam was completed in:
Answer:
2007
While construction of the Mirani Dam was physically finished in late 2006, it was officially inaugurated and became fully operational in 2007. It is one of the largest concrete-faced rock-filled dams in the province of Balochistan.
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The storage height (or technical height) of Mirani Dam is often cited as:
Answer:
3,350 feet
In technical specifications, the crest elevation of Mirani Dam is approximately 3,350 feet above sea level. This dam is vital for the arid coastal region of Balochistan, helping to recharge groundwater and sustain local agriculture.
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Mirani Dam is located in Balochistan in the district of:
Answer:
Gwadar
Mirani Dam is situated on the Dasht River in the Kech District (often associated with the broader Gwadar region in administrative contexts) of Balochistan. Completed in 2006, it was built to provide water for irrigation and drinking to the Gwadar and Kech districts.
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The number of units in the Mangla Dam powerhouse (originally planned or historic configuration) is:
Answer:
10
The Mangla Dam powerhouse was designed to accommodate 10 generating units, each with a capacity of 100 MW, bringing the initial total capacity to 1,000 MW. These units were installed in phases between the 1960s and 1990s.
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The total length of irrigation canals in Pakistan is approximately:
Answer:
64,000 km
Pakistan possesses one of the largest contiguous irrigation systems in the world. The total length of its primary, secondary, and tertiary canals is estimated to be over 64,000 kilometers, serving millions of acres of fertile agricultural land.
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Under the Indus Water Treaty, the rivers allocated to Pakistan are:
Answer:
Indus, Jhelum & Chenab
According to the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan received exclusive rights over the 'Western Rivers,' which include the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. To compensate for the loss of the eastern rivers, a series of link canals and dams were built to divert water to the eastern plains.
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Under the Indus Water Treaty, which rivers were exclusively given to India for their use?
Answer:
Sutlej, Ravi and Beas
The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty allocated the three 'Eastern Rivers'—the Sutlej, the Ravi, and the Beas—exclusively to India. In return, India agreed to allow the waters of the three 'Western Rivers' to flow into Pakistan with limited exceptions.
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The oldest hydroelectricity project in Pakistan is:
Answer:
Malakand Dargai
The Malakand-Dargai hydroelectric project is the oldest in Pakistan, with its first phase (Jabban Power House) commissioned in 1938. It utilizes the waters of the Swat River through a tunnel under the Malakand Pass to generate power.
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The biggest consumer of Petroleum Products in Pakistan is:
Answer:
Transport
The transport sector is the primary consumer of petroleum in Pakistan, using the vast majority of gasoline (petrol) and high-speed diesel for cars, trucks, and public transport. This sector's demand significantly outweighs that of industry or power generation in recent years.