Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4: 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
Total amount set for Sukkur-Multan motorway under 2019-20 budget?
Correct Answer: Option A — 19 billion rupee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
19 billion rupee is the correct answer to “Total amount set for Sukkur-Multan motorway under 2019-20 budget”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q2 of 40
How much percentage of pensions was increased for Government employees under 2019-20 budget?
Correct Answer: Option A — 10%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10% is the correct answer to “How much percentage of pensions was increased for Government employees under 2019-20 budget”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q3 of 40
Total amount of present budget set for 2019-20 is__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Rs 7022 billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Total amount of present budget set for 2019-20 is Rs 7022 billion .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q4 of 40
The Asian Development Bank has forecast Pakistan’s economic growth rate from 4.8 to decelerate to______ in fiscal year 2019?
Correct Answer: Option A — 3.9%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank has forecast Pakistan’s economic growth rate from 4.8 to decelerate to 3.9% in fiscal year 2019.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q5 of 40
Total amount set for DIAMER BHASHA DAM and land acquisition under 2019-20 budget is ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 20 billion rupee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Total amount set for DIAMER BHASHA DAM and land acquisition under 2019-20 budget is 20 billion rupee .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q6 of 40
Total amount set for Mohamand Dam under 2019-20 budget is __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 15 billion rupees
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Total amount set for Mohamand Dam under 2019-20 budget is 15 billion rupees .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q7 of 40
Former Governor Tariq Bajwa, was the ___________ Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — 19th.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Former Governor Tariq Bajwa, was the 19th. Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q8 of 40
The Federal budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020 announced on _____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — June 11, 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Federal budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020 announced on June 11, 2019 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q9 of 40
Mohmand Dam will irrigate ___________acres of Land?
Correct Answer: Option A — 15,100 acres
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mohmand Dam will irrigate 15,100 acres acres of Land.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q10 of 40
Once Completed, the Mohmand dam will generate_______MW of hydroelectricity?
Correct Answer: Option D — 800 MW
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Once Completed, the Mohmand dam will generate 800 MW MW of hydroelectricity.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q11 of 40
North Korea fired a number of short range projectiles from its_________peninsula to the sea of__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Hodu, Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
North Korea fired a number of short range projectiles from its Hodu, Japan peninsula to the sea of__________.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q12 of 40
Which country fires short range projectiles on 4 May, 2019?
Correct Answer: Option C — North Korea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
North Korea is the correct answer to “Which country fires short range projectiles on 4 May, 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q13 of 40
Name the country which will revive 2nd major China-linked project?
Correct Answer: Option B — Malaysia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Malaysia is the correct answer to “Name the country which will revive 2nd major China-linked project”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q14 of 40
Ex-Governor Tariq Bajwa, was the ___________ Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — 19th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ex-Governor Tariq Bajwa, was the 19th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q15 of 40
Mohamand Dam which is being constructed on swat river will completed at the cost of Rs.________billion by 2024?
Correct Answer: Option C — Rs. 183 billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mohamand Dam which is being constructed on swat river will completed at the cost of Rs. Rs. 183 billion billion by 2024.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q16 of 40
Mohmand Hydro Power Project is being constructed on which River of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Swat River
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Swat River is the correct answer to “Mohmand Hydro Power Project is being constructed on which River of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q17 of 40
When the PM of Pakistan laid down the Foundation of Mohmand Dam?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2nd May 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2nd May 2019 is the correct answer to “When the PM of Pakistan laid down the Foundation of Mohmand Dam”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q18 of 40
Which tobacco company has presented RS 5 million Cheque to PM Imran Khan for Dam Fund?
Correct Answer: Option C — British American Tobacco
Detailed Academic Explanation:
British American Tobacco is the correct answer to “Which tobacco company has presented RS 5 million Cheque to PM Imran Khan for Dam Fund”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q19 of 40
Pakistan and ___________signed the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after which Pakistan will get duty-free access in markets.
Correct Answer: Option B — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan and China signed the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after which Pakistan will get duty-free access in markets.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q20 of 40
On which date The World Malaria Day was observed across the globe to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment towards malaria prevention and control?
Correct Answer: Option A — 25 April
Detailed Academic Explanation:
25 April is the correct answer to “On which date The World Malaria Day was observed across the globe to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment towards malaria prevention and control”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q21 of 40
Pakistan signed $500 million framework deal on 25-April-2019 with_______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — South Korea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan signed $500 million framework deal on 25-April-2019 with South Korea .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q22 of 40
Gojra Shorkot section Motorway Project under CPEC is of how many Kilometers?
Correct Answer: Option C — 61 Km
Detailed Academic Explanation:
61 Km is the correct answer to “Gojra Shorkot section Motorway Project under CPEC is of how many Kilometers”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q23 of 40
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Tharcoal power project on____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 10th April 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Tharcoal power project on 10th April 2019 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q24 of 40
What is the theme of 2019 international day of remembrance of the victims of slavery and transatlantic slave trade?
Correct Answer: Option B — Remember slavery: the power of the arts and justice.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Remember slavery: the power of the arts and justice. is the correct answer to “What is the theme of 2019 international day of remembrance of the victims of slavery and transatlantic slave trade”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q25 of 40
How many times have British parliament rejected Brexit deal?
Correct Answer: Option B — 3 times
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 times is the correct answer to “How many times have British parliament rejected Brexit deal”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q26 of 40
Pakistan has received __________ billion loan from China on 25 march 2019?
Correct Answer: Option B — $2.2 Billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan has received $2.2 Billion billion loan from China on 25 march 2019.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q27 of 40
___________ and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) have signed a deal to deploy a 5G network with end-to-end 5G solutions in Saudi Arabia?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nokia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nokia and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) have signed a deal to deploy a 5G network with end-to-end 5G solutions in Saudi Arabia.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q28 of 40
CM of which province has formally unveiled five-year education policy entitled “The New Deal 2018-23” to transform school education with a focus on improving, learning, access, retention and equity and governance?
Correct Answer: Option B — Punjab
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab is the correct answer to “CM of which province has formally unveiled five-year education policy entitled “The New Deal 2018-23” to transform school education with a focus on improving, learning, access, retention and equity and governance”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q29 of 40
“Sikka Baqaida” is an initiative by State bank of Pakistan, To facilitate the:
Correct Answer: Option B — Low-income and Unbanked population of the country.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Low-income and Unbanked population of the country. is the correct answer to ““Sikka Baqaida” is an initiative by State bank of Pakistan, To facilitate the:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q30 of 40
PM Khan allows registered Afghan refugees to open bank accounts in Pakistan on which date?
Correct Answer: Option D — February 25, 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
February 25, 2019 is the correct answer to “PM Khan allows registered Afghan refugees to open bank accounts in Pakistan on which date”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q31 of 40
Which Bank launches One-Touch Banking biometric solutions for the first time in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option D — Bank Islami
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bank Islami is the correct answer to “Which Bank launches One-Touch Banking biometric solutions for the first time in Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q32 of 40
Pakistan government auctioned a bat and ball signed by__________at the dam fundraising campaign in South Africa to raise funds for the construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams?
Correct Answer: Option B — Imran Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan government auctioned a bat and ball signed by Imran Khan at the dam fundraising campaign in South Africa to raise funds for the construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q33 of 40
PM Imran Khan has inaugurated ‘Pakistan Banao Certificates’ scheme to attract investment from_____________to help strengthen the national economy.
Correct Answer: Option D — Overseas Pakistanis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PM Imran Khan has inaugurated ‘Pakistan Banao Certificates’ scheme to attract investment from Overseas Pakistanis to help strengthen the national economy.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q34 of 40
Which among the following became the First US Bank with Cryptocurrency?
Correct Answer: Option B — JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
JP Morgan Chase & Co. is the correct answer to “Which among the following became the First US Bank with Cryptocurrency”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q35 of 40
In which country a mining dam deadly collapse on 25 Jan, 2019 resulting 110 people killed and 238 are still missing?
Correct Answer: Option A — Brazil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brazil is the correct answer to “In which country a mining dam deadly collapse on 25 Jan, 2019 resulting 110 people killed and 238 are still missing”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q36 of 40
Which Country has agreed in Feb 2019 to provide $2.5 billion loan to Pakistan to boost official foreign exchange reserves?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which Country has agreed in Feb 2019 to provide $2.5 billion loan to Pakistan to boost official foreign exchange reserves”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q37 of 40
Night navigation system for the large vessels has been launched at Port _______ for the very first time in the history of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — Qasim
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Night navigation system for the large vessels has been launched at Port Qasim for the very first time in the history of Pakistan.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q38 of 40
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on 22 January signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) for__________to be deposited in the SBP account.
Correct Answer: Option D — $3 billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on 22 January signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) for $3 billion to be deposited in the SBP account.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q39 of 40
Which Water Projects will be inspected by Pakistani Delegation on Chenab basin during their six-day stay in India?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of These
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of These is the correct answer to “Which Water Projects will be inspected by Pakistani Delegation on Chenab basin during their six-day stay in India”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q40 of 40
A three-member delegation of Pakistani water experts reached India on 27-01-2019 to inspect hydro-power projects being undertaken by India at__________Basin?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chenab
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A three-member delegation of Pakistani water experts reached India on 27-01-2019 to inspect hydro-power projects being undertaken by India at Chenab Basin.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
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