Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level economy, projects & development MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Chief minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan Alyani laid foundation stone of _________ Dam on 10 August 2021?
Correct Answer: Option C — Winder Dam
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chief minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan Alyani laid foundation stone of Winder Dam Dam on 10 August 2021.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q2 of 40
Which president of Haiti has recently been killed in an attack on his home in the country’s capital Port-au-Prince?
Correct Answer: Option D — Jovenel Moïse
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jovenel Moïse is the correct answer to “Which president of Haiti has recently been killed in an attack on his home in the country’s capital Port-au-Prince”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q3 of 40
Which of the following country becomes largest exporter of Camel meat worldwide 2020 according to Global Export survey of 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is the correct answer to “Which of the following country becomes largest exporter of Camel meat worldwide 2020 according to Global Export survey of 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q4 of 40
Punjab budget for the financial year 2021-2022 is _____________ billion?
Correct Answer: Option C — Rs2,653 Billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab budget for the financial year 2021-2022 is Rs2,653 Billion billion.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q5 of 40
What amount is set for new project named “Kanal Istanbul” by the Turkish Government?
Correct Answer: Option B — $15Billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$15Billion is the correct answer to “What amount is set for new project named “Kanal Istanbul” by the Turkish Government”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q6 of 40
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has launched a $15 billion project named “Kanal Istanbul” which runs parallel to Bosphorus Strait will connect:
Correct Answer: Option B — Black Sea & Marmara Sea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Black Sea & Marmara Sea is the correct answer to “Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has launched a $15 billion project named “Kanal Istanbul” which runs parallel to Bosphorus Strait will connect:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q7 of 40
When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has laid a foundation stone on a $15 billion project named “Kanal Istanbul”?
Correct Answer: Option B — 26th June 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
26th June 2021 is the correct answer to “When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has laid a foundation stone on a $15 billion project named “Kanal Istanbul””. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q8 of 40
On 25 June 2021 Pakistan secured _______ billion dollars worth of three year trade financing facility from Islamic Trade Finance Corporation ITFC to cover import cost of crude oil, LNG and petroleum products
Correct Answer: Option B — 4.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On 25 June 2021 Pakistan secured 4.5 billion dollars worth of three year trade financing facility from Islamic Trade Finance Corporation ITFC to cover import cost of crude oil, LNG and petroleum products.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q9 of 40
Total budget of Pakistan for the current fiscal year 2021-22 is____ rupees?
Correct Answer: Option A — 8.48 trillions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Total budget of Pakistan for the current fiscal year 2021-22 is 8.48 trillions rupees.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q10 of 40
Which of the following province launched Solar home project in 10 districts?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sindh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sindh is the correct answer to “Which of the following province launched Solar home project in 10 districts”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q11 of 40
China signed a deal of economic partnership of 400 billion dollars to which of the following country
Correct Answer: Option A — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “China signed a deal of economic partnership of 400 billion dollars to which of the following country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q12 of 40
Which bank creates history, becomes the first Pakistani bank to open a branch in Beijing, China?
Correct Answer: Option D — HBL
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HBL is the correct answer to “Which bank creates history, becomes the first Pakistani bank to open a branch in Beijing, China”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q13 of 40
A ship recently blocked which trade route causing the world economy to lose million of Dollars?
Correct Answer: Option A — Suez Canal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Suez Canal is the correct answer to “A ship recently blocked which trade route causing the world economy to lose million of Dollars”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q14 of 40
Which Country put Myanmar ministries, businesses to its trade blacklist?
Correct Answer: Option C — United states
Detailed Academic Explanation:
United states is the correct answer to “Which Country put Myanmar ministries, businesses to its trade blacklist”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q15 of 40
In which of the following city Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch a tourism project “Al-Beruni Radius”?
Correct Answer: Option D — Jhelum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jhelum is the correct answer to “In which of the following city Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch a tourism project “Al-Beruni Radius””. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q16 of 40
Prime minister Imran khan lays foundation stone of Central Business District (CBD) project in which city of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lahore is the correct answer to “Prime minister Imran khan lays foundation stone of Central Business District (CBD) project in which city of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q17 of 40
Pakistan Railway to run train from ___________ in order to strengthen trade?
Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Railway to run train from Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul in order to strengthen trade.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q18 of 40
Pakistan, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) signed Annual Financing Plan 2021 worth __________billion on February 24, 2021.
Correct Answer: Option A — $1.1 billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) signed Annual Financing Plan 2021 worth $1.1 billion billion on February 24, 2021.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q19 of 40
The Gilgit-Baltistan government and ____________ Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Feb 2021 to promote tourism in the region.
Correct Answer: Option C — National Bank of Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Gilgit-Baltistan government and National Bank of Pakistan Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Feb 2021 to promote tourism in the region.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q20 of 40
When Turkey launched its first frigate of Istanbul-class built under national MILGEM Project?
Correct Answer: Option A — 23rd Jan 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
23rd Jan 2021 is the correct answer to “When Turkey launched its first frigate of Istanbul-class built under national MILGEM Project”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q21 of 40
What is the name of the Pakistan first national investment platform launched on February 09, 2021?
Correct Answer: Option B — PakImpactInvest
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PakImpactInvest is the correct answer to “What is the name of the Pakistan first national investment platform launched on February 09, 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q22 of 40
State bank of Pakistan with collaborations of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Karandaaz Pakistan developed which new digitalalization system for increasing financial system?
Correct Answer: Option B — Raast
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Raast is the correct answer to “State bank of Pakistan with collaborations of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Karandaaz Pakistan developed which new digitalalization system for increasing financial system”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q23 of 40
Prime Minister Imran Khan on 8th January approved Decision Support System for Inflation (DSSI) to record and monitor ______________ in 17 major cities?
Correct Answer: Option B — prices of essential commodities
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prime Minister Imran Khan on 8th January approved Decision Support System for Inflation (DSSI) to record and monitor prices of essential commodities in 17 major cities.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q24 of 40
EU signed New Investment Treaty with which country?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “EU signed New Investment Treaty with which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q25 of 40
Which is the biggest Bank in the World 2020?
Correct Answer: Option B — Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is the correct answer to “Which is the biggest Bank in the World 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q26 of 40
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is set to raise a international commercial loan of __________ through Euro bonds to meet foreign finance needs?
Correct Answer: Option C — $500 Million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is set to raise a international commercial loan of $500 Million through Euro bonds to meet foreign finance needs.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q27 of 40
Which country has banned cotton imports from China citing ‘Slave labour’?
Correct Answer: Option A — United States
Detailed Academic Explanation:
United States is the correct answer to “Which country has banned cotton imports from China citing ‘Slave labour’”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q28 of 40
Asia-Pacific nations signed world’s biggest free-trade agreement on __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 15th November, 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asia-Pacific nations signed world’s biggest free-trade agreement on 15th November, 2020 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q29 of 40
How many nation’s Asia-Pacific region signed the world’s largest free trade agreement on November 15th, 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A — 15
Detailed Academic Explanation:
15 is the correct answer to “How many nation’s Asia-Pacific region signed the world’s largest free trade agreement on November 15th, 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q30 of 40
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free trade agreement between the Asia-Pacific nations signed by 15 countries EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Option B — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free trade agreement between the Asia-Pacific nations signed by 15 countries EXCEPT:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q31 of 40
The Dam inaugurated in October 2020 by Sindh Government in Ninghar haar the district of tharparkar is_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — KaliDas dam
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Dam inaugurated in October 2020 by Sindh Government in Ninghar haar the district of tharparkar is KaliDas dam .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q32 of 40
The $1.6 billion Matiari-Lahore transmission project is the 1st HVDC project in Pakistan and 2nd in the________?
Correct Answer: Option A — World
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The $1.6 billion Matiari-Lahore transmission project is the 1st HVDC project in Pakistan and 2nd in the World .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q33 of 40
What kind of Matairi_Lahore project is?
Correct Answer: Option C — HVDC
Detailed Academic Explanation:
What kind of Matairi_Lahore project is HVDC.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q34 of 40
When did PM Imran Khan lay foundation stone of Ravi River Front Urban Development Project?
Correct Answer: Option B — 15 September 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
15 September 2020 is the correct answer to “When did PM Imran Khan lay foundation stone of Ravi River Front Urban Development Project”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q35 of 40
The Pakistan- China fiber optic is an 820- kilometer-long optic cable project from _______ to Khunjerab
Correct Answer: Option C — Rawalpindi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Pakistan- China fiber optic is an 820- kilometer-long optic cable project from Rawalpindi to Khunjerab.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q36 of 40
On Aug 07,2020 PM Imran Khan launched the Ravi Urban Development Project under which Ravi City would be created north of lahore near the Ravi river at a cost of_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Rs5 Trillion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On Aug 07,2020 PM Imran Khan launched the Ravi Urban Development Project under which Ravi City would be created north of lahore near the Ravi river at a cost of Rs5 Trillion .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q37 of 40
Which country is going to host the 6th annual meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2021?
Correct Answer: Option C — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Which country is going to host the 6th annual meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q38 of 40
Pakistan has signed an agreement with China for _______MW Azad Pattan hydropower Project in July 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A — 700
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan has signed an agreement with China for 700 MW Azad Pattan hydropower Project in July 2020.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q39 of 40
Which nation has dropped India from Chahbahar Rail Project?
Correct Answer: Option B — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which nation has dropped India from Chahbahar Rail Project”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q40 of 40
Which country has recently decided to join the UN Arms trade Treaty?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country has recently decided to join the UN Arms trade Treaty”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
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