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
1
Akhori Dam is a proposed storage project located in which province?
Answer:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Akhori Dam is a proposed off-channel storage dam in the Attock/Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. It is designed to store water from the Indus River by diverting it during peak flood seasons to meet future irrigation needs.
2
The Tarbela Dam was built by a consortium of 13 European companies led by which firm?
Answer:
Italian firm Impreglio
The Italian engineering firm Impreglio (now part of Webuild) led the international consortium 'Tarbela Joint Venture' that carried out the massive construction work on the dam between 1968 and 1976.
3
Which dam is often referred to as the third largest earth-filled dam in the world?
Answer:
Mangla Dam
After Tarbela and another global giant, Mangla Dam is often categorized as the third-largest earth-filled dam in the world by structural volume. Its embankment spans the Jhelum River and creates one of the largest artificial lakes in the country.
4
Rawal Dam, located in Islamabad, is built on the river:
Answer:
Korang
Rawal Dam is situated on the Korang (Kurrang) River. Its reservoir, the Rawal Lake, is a critical source of water for the twin cities and is also a major recreational area for the residents of the federal capital.
5
The Kalabagh Dam, which has been a subject of significant political debate, was proposed to be built on the river:
Answer:
Indus
Kalabagh Dam was proposed on the Indus River at the site where it leaves the mountains. While it has the potential for massive power and water storage, it remains unbuilt due to lack of political consensus among the provinces.
6
The construction of the Sukkur Barrage was completed in:
Answer:
1932
Known then as the Lloyd Barrage, the Sukkur Barrage was commissioned in 1932. It enabled the irrigation of over 7 million acres of land in Sindh, transforming the region into a productive agricultural hub.
7
The Sukkur Barrage, a masterpiece of irrigation engineering, is located on which river?
Answer:
Indus River
Sukkur Barrage is constructed on the Indus River at Sukkur. It is the pride of Sindh's irrigation system, and when it was completed in 1932, it was the largest irrigation system of its kind in the world.
8
In which year was the first Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (CHASNUPP-1) connected to the national grid?
Answer:
2000
CHASNUPP-1 achieved its first criticality and was successfully connected to the national grid in the year 2000. It represented a major leap in Pakistan's energy security and technical capability in nuclear power generation.
9
The installed capacity of the first Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (CHASNUPP-1) is:
Answer:
325 MW
CHASNUPP-1 has a gross capacity of 325 MW. It was the first commercial nuclear power plant in Pakistan after KANUPP and served as a prototype for subsequent Chinese-assisted nuclear projects in the country.
10
How many major canals originate from the Kotri Barrage (Ghulam Muhammad Barrage)?
Answer:
4
There are four main canals that take off from the Kotri Barrage: the Kalri Baghar Feeder and Fuleli Canal on the left bank, and the Pinyari and Akram (Lined) canals on the right bank. These canals are vital for the agricultural and domestic needs of Lower Sindh.