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
The 'Simly Dam' is the largest source of drinking water for which city?
Answer:
Islamabad
Simly Dam is located on the Soan River near Islamabad. It is the largest reservoir providing municipal water supply to the capital city of Islamabad.
2
Which canal is the largest canal of the Sukkur Barrage system?
Answer:
Rohri Canal
The Rohri Canal is the largest of the seven canals originating from the Sukkur Barrage. It provides irrigation to over 2.6 million acres of land in central Sindh.
3
The 'Guddu-Sukkur-Kotri' sequence of barrages on the Indus River is from:
Answer:
North to South
As the Indus River flows from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea, it encounters Guddu Barrage first (North), followed by Sukkur Barrage, and finally Kotri Barrage (South) before reaching the delta.
4
What is the name of the project that diverts water from the Swat River to the Kabul River through a tunnel?
Answer:
Upper Swat Canal (Benton Tunnel)
The Upper Swat Canal system includes the famous Benton Tunnel, which diverts water from the Swat River under the Malakand pass to irrigate the fertile plains of Mardan and Charsadda.
5
Which provincial department is responsible for managing the canal network inside the province?
Answer:
Irrigation Department
While WAPDA builds large dams and IRSA manages inter-provincial water sharing, the actual operation and maintenance of the canal network and water distribution to farmers are handled by the respective Provincial Irrigation Departments.
6
The 'Neelum-Jhelum' project is primarily designed for:
Answer:
Run-of-the-river hydroelectric power
The Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant is a run-of-the-river project that diverts water from the Neelum River through tunnels to a powerhouse on the Jhelum River, generating 969 MW of electricity without needing a large reservoir.
7
Which barrage is responsible for providing water to the 'Thal Desert' region?
Answer:
Jinnah Barrage
Jinnah Barrage, located on the Indus River near Kalabagh, feeds the Thal Canal. This canal is responsible for turning vast areas of the Thal Desert into productive agricultural land.
8
Which dam is the first major dam built in Pakistan after independence?
Answer:
Warsak Dam
Warsak Dam was completed in 1960 on the Kabul River with the assistance of Canada. It was the first major multi-purpose dam project undertaken by Pakistan after 1947.
9
What is the total storage capacity of the Tarbela Dam after recent sedimentation?
Answer:
Approximately 6 MAF
The original storage capacity of Tarbela was over 9 MAF, but due to the accumulation of silt (sedimentation), the live storage capacity has decreased to approximately 6 MAF over the decades.
10
Which river is often called the 'Life-line of Pakistan'?
Answer:
Indus
The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan. Its massive basin provides the water necessary for almost all of the country's agricultural activities and a large portion of its electricity.