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1
What is considered the backbone of Pakistan's economy?
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Think about what sector employs the most people in rural Pakistan.
A Industry
B Services
C Agriculture
D Banking
2
Which river is the main source of irrigation water for Pakistan's agriculture?
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This river gives its name to the entire Indian subcontinent.
A Jhelum River
B Chenab River
C Ravi River
D Indus River
3
Which crop is considered the most important food crop in Pakistan?
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This is the grain used to make roti and bread — the staple food of Pakistanis.
A Rice
B Maize
C Wheat
D Sugarcane
4
Which rice variety from Pakistan is famous worldwide for its quality and fragrance?
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This variety's name means 'full of fragrance' in Sanskrit.
A Irri Rice
B Super Kernel
C Basmati Rice
D Brown Rice
5
What is sugarcane mainly used to produce in Pakistan?
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Sugar mills are the main industrial users of this crop.
A Cooking oil
B Sugar and by-products
C Animal feed only
D Textile fiber
6
What percentage of Pakistan's population lives in rural areas and depends on farming?
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Pakistan is still predominantly a rural society.
A A small minority
B About half
C A large portion
D Almost none
7
Which is the largest industry in Pakistan?
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This industry is built around Pakistan's 'white gold' — cotton.
A Sugar industry
B Cement industry
C Automobile industry
D Textile industry
8
Which city in Pakistan is especially famous for its sports goods and surgical instruments industries?
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This city in Punjab is a global hub for two very specific export industries.
A Lahore
B Karachi
C Faisalabad
D Sialkot
9
What is the main function of the cement industry in Pakistan?
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Construction projects cannot proceed without this key material.
A Producing fertilizers for crops
B Supporting construction of houses, roads, bridges, and dams
C Manufacturing chemicals
D Processing food products
10
Which products of Pakistan's textile industry are among its largest exports?
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The textile industry's output directly feeds into Pakistan's export earnings.
A Rice and mangoes
B Cotton yarn, cloth, garments, and textile items
C Sports goods and surgical instruments
D Petroleum and chemicals
11
Sports goods produced in Sialkot include which of the following?
Easy 1 Mark
Sialkot is known internationally for these sporting goods exports.
A Tennis rackets and golf clubs only
B Footballs, cricket bats, hockey sticks, and other equipment
C Boxing gloves only
D Swimming gear only
12
What type of instruments manufactured in Sialkot are used in hospitals worldwide?
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This makes Sialkot important to global healthcare supply chains.
A Electronic diagnostic instruments
B Musical instruments
C Surgical instruments
D Scientific laboratory instruments
13
What are the largest exports of Pakistan?
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The largest industry naturally produces the largest exports.
A Petroleum products
B Sports goods and surgical instruments
C Textile products
D Machinery and vehicles
14
What is the purpose of exporting goods for Pakistan?
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Exports bring in foreign currency that funds imports.
A To reduce domestic consumption
B To generate foreign exchange earnings
C To control inflation
D To reduce unemployment only
15
Which of the following is an important export crop of Pakistan?
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Among Pakistan's crops, this one is especially valued in international markets.
A Wheat
B Maize
C Basmati Rice
D Sugarcane
16
Why is increasing exports important for Pakistan's economy?
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More exports mean more foreign exchange earnings for the country.
A Only to show economic strength
B To earn foreign currency used to pay for imports and maintain stability
C Only to create jobs abroad
D To reduce domestic consumption
17
What is the central bank of Pakistan?
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Every country has a central bank — this is Pakistan's.
A National Bank of Pakistan
B Habib Bank Limited
C State Bank of Pakistan
D Pakistan Stock Exchange
18
Which of the following is a major commercial bank in Pakistan?
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Commercial banks operate under supervision of the State Bank.
A Pakistan Stock Exchange
B Meezan Bank
C State Bank of Pakistan
D Insurance Corporation
19
What is the primary function of the State Bank of Pakistan?
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As a central bank, it oversees the entire financial system.
A Only to accept deposits
B Regulating the banking system, monetary policy, currency issuance, and managing foreign exchange
C Providing microfinance only
D Investing in the stock market
20
The Pakistan Stock Exchange allows investors to do which of the following?
Easy 1 Mark
Stock markets are where company ownership stakes are traded.
A Deposit savings in accounts
B Apply for bank loans
C Buy and sell shares of companies
D Exchange foreign currency
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