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
1
Which mineral is primarily used in the manufacturing of glass and is found abundantly in Pakistan?
Answer:
Silica Sand
Silica sand is found in various parts of Pakistan, including Mianwali and parts of Sindh. It is the primary raw material for the glass industry, used to produce bottles, sheet glass, and other glass products.
2
Which mineral is the primary raw material for Pakistan's flourishing cement industry?
Answer:
Limestone
Limestone is a key raw material for the cement industry, and its abundance in the Salt Range and other hilly tracts has allowed Pakistan to become a major producer and exporter of cement in the region.
3
The first uranium deposit in Pakistan was discovered in which mountain range?
Answer:
Sulaiman Range
The first uranium deposit was discovered in the Sulaiman Range in 1959.
4
Khewra Salt Mine is located in which province?
Answer:
Punjab
Khewra Salt Mine is located in Punjab.
5
Which province is the largest oil-producing province of Pakistan?
Answer:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the largest oil-producing province of Pakistan.
6
Saindak Copper-Gold Project was established by which company?
Answer:
Saindak Metals Ltd
Saindak Copper-Gold Project was set up by Saindak Metals Ltd.
7
Ruby deposits in Pakistan are found in which regions?
Answer:
Kashmir and Hunza
Ruby is found in Azad Kashmir and the marble belt of Hunza Valley.
8
Reko Diq Mine is located in which district?
Answer:
Chagai
Reko Diq Mine is located in Chagai District, Balochistan.
9
Reko Diq is famous for deposits of which minerals?
Answer:
Copper and Gold
Reko Diq contains one of the world’s largest copper and gold deposits.
10
Saindak copper deposits were discovered in collaboration with which country?
Answer:
China
Saindak copper deposits were discovered with the collaboration of a Chinese engineering firm.