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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Historically, the installed electric generating capacity of nuclear plants in Pakistan was:
Answer:
787 MW
In older records from the 1990s and early 2000s, the combined nuclear capacity of KANUPP and the early phases of CHASNUPP was cited as 787 MW. This capacity has grown exponentially since then with the addition of several 1,100 MW units like K-2 and K-3.
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The Indus Water Treaty was signed on:
Answer:
19th September 1960
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan. Mediated by the World Bank, it fixed and delimited the rights and obligations of both countries regarding the use of the waters of the Indus River system.
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Which dam has the largest electricity generating potential in the world (as per the provided text options)?
Answer:
Tarbela
Among the options provided, Tarbela Dam possesses the highest electricity generating potential. Since its inception, its capacity has been progressively upgraded to utilize the massive flow of the Indus, far exceeding the potential of Mangla or Warsak.
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The biggest earth-filled dam in the world is:
Answer:
Tarbela
Tarbela Dam holds the title of the largest earth-and-rock-filled dam in the world by structural volume. Its construction involved the movement of millions of cubic meters of fill material to block the main stem of the Indus River.
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Historically, the electric generating capacity of Tarbela Dam (after initial phases) was cited as:
Answer:
1,750 MW
In early technical data and school textbooks, the capacity of Tarbela Dam was frequently listed as 1,750 MW. While modern expansions like Tarbela 4th and 5th extensions have significantly increased this to over 4,800 MW, 1,750 MW remains the classic answer in older MCQ banks.
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The world's largest spillways are installed in:
Answer:
Tarbela
Tarbela Dam features two of the world's largest spillways—the Service Spillway and the Auxiliary Spillway. These massive structures are designed to safely discharge enormous volumes of water during peak flood seasons of the Indus River.
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Approximately how much water can the 30-kilometer long lake of Tarbela Dam hold?
Answer:
14 m.cub.m
Tarbela's reservoir, which extends nearly 30 kilometers upstream, was originally designed with a gross storage capacity of approximately 11.6 Million Acre Feet (MAF), often cited in simplified units as 14 billion cubic meters in various technical textbooks.
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The height of Tarbela Dam is:
Answer:
143 m
Tarbela Dam stands at a height of 143 meters (470 feet) above the riverbed. This height, combined with its length, makes it one of the largest structural embankments ever built by man, creating a reservoir that can store billions of cubic meters of water.
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The width of Tarbela Dam at its base is about:
Answer:
610 m
Tarbela Dam is an extremely wide structure designed to withstand the immense pressure of the Indus River's water. Its base width is approximately 610 meters (about 2,000 feet), providing the necessary stability for its 143-meter height.
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The height of Mangla Dam is:
Answer:
110 meters
The original height of the Mangla Dam embankment was approximately 110 meters (380 feet) above the riverbed. However, a major 'Raising Project' completed in 2009 increased its height by another 30 feet to enhance its storage capacity and power potential.