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1

Why is cotton known as 'white gold' in Pakistan?

Medium 1 Mark

Think about which industry relies most heavily on cotton.

A Because it is expensive like gold

B Because it is the main raw material for the textile industry

C Because it is exported in large quantities

D Because it grows in white color only

2

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major crop of Pakistan?

Medium 1 Mark

Review the five major crops: wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane, and maize.

A Wheat

B Rice

C Tobacco

D Cotton

3

Which fruit is NOT among the important fruits produced in Pakistan?

Medium 1 Mark

Pineapples require a tropical climate different from most of Pakistan.

A Mangoes

B Oranges

C Pineapples

D Dates

4

What do livestock animals mainly provide in Pakistan's agricultural economy?

Medium 1 Mark

Livestock has multiple economic uses beyond just food production.

A Only milk and meat

B Meat, milk, leather, wool, and other products

C Only transportation

D Only eggs and wool

5

Which sector is supported by agricultural raw materials like cotton and sugarcane?

Medium 1 Mark

Raw materials link agriculture to manufacturing industries.

A Banking and finance

B Mining and energy

C Textile mills, sugar mills, and food processing

D Construction and cement

6

Pakistan's irrigation system is based primarily on which network?

Medium 1 Mark

Canals distribute river water across agricultural land.

A Underground tube wells only

B Rainwater harvesting only

C Canal system fed by the Indus and its tributaries

D Desalination plants

7

What does the fertilizer industry in Pakistan primarily help to achieve?

Medium 1 Mark

Fertilizers compensate for missing nutrients in soil.

A Processing raw cotton

B Improving agricultural productivity and increasing crop yields

C Purifying water for drinking

D Manufacturing chemicals for export

8

The sugar industry in Pakistan is mainly located in which provinces?

Medium 1 Mark

Sugarcane grows best in warm and humid conditions found in these two provinces.

A KPK and Balochistan

B Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK

C Punjab and Sindh

D Sindh and KPK

9

What does the automobile industry in Pakistan primarily produce?

Medium 1 Mark

This industry serves both personal transport and agricultural needs.

A Only motorcycles

B Only tractors

C Cars, motorcycles, tractors, and other vehicles

D Ships and aircraft

10

How does industrial development contribute to Pakistan's economy?

Medium 1 Mark

Industry transforms raw materials into value-added products.

A Only by creating pollution

B By increasing production, encouraging technological advancement, and promoting exports

C Only by providing government revenue

D Only by reducing agriculture

11

The textile industry in Pakistan involves which processes?

Medium 1 Mark

This is a full production chain from raw cotton to finished clothing.

A Only garment stitching

B Spinning, weaving, dyeing, and garment manufacturing

C Only dyeing and printing

D Only cotton picking and cleaning

12

Why does Pakistan import petroleum and oil products?

Medium 1 Mark

Pakistan's domestic oil production meets only a fraction of its needs.

A To re-export at profit

B Because local production is insufficient for energy needs in transportation, electricity, and industries

C To store as strategic reserves only

D Because petroleum is cheaper abroad

13

Which Sialkot products are important in Pakistan's export earnings?

Medium 1 Mark

Two specialized industries make this city uniquely important for exports.

A Textile products and rice

B Sports goods and surgical instruments

C Cement and fertilizers

D Fruits and vegetables

14

What are the key imported items by Pakistan other than petroleum?

Medium 1 Mark

These imports support industrial growth and daily needs.

A Rice and wheat

B Machinery, vehicles, chemicals, edible oil, electronic goods, and medicines

C Sports goods and surgical instruments

D Cotton and textiles

15

What is the balance of trade?

Medium 1 Mark

When exports exceed imports, a country has a trade surplus.

A Total amount of taxes collected

B The balance between a country's exports and imports

C Total foreign reserves

D Annual GDP growth rate

16

Which agricultural products are included in Pakistan's exports?

Medium 1 Mark

Pakistan exports a diverse range of agricultural produce.

A Only wheat and maize

B Rice, fruits, vegetables, and seafood

C Only cotton and sugarcane

D Only mangoes

17

What role does the Pakistan Stock Exchange play in the financial system?

Medium 1 Mark

Stock markets connect companies needing capital with investors.

A Printing currency notes

B Regulating insurance companies

C Allowing companies to raise capital through sale of shares

D Providing microfinance to small businesses

18

Which institutions provide financial support to small businesses and low-income individuals?

Medium 1 Mark

Microfinance focuses on small-scale lending to the underserved.

A Central banks

B Insurance companies only

C Microfinance banks

D Commercial banks only

19

What are commercial banks primarily responsible for in Pakistan?

Medium 1 Mark

These are the everyday banks that ordinary people and businesses use.

A Issuing currency

B Controlling monetary policy

C Accepting deposits, providing loans, facilitating trade, and supporting economic growth

D Printing money and regulating insurance

20

How does the banking system help the economy function?

Medium 1 Mark

Banks channel money from savers to investors and businesses.

A By reducing imports

B By mobilizing savings, encouraging investment, and promoting economic development

C By controlling inflation through price fixing

D By managing foreign trade agreements

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