Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure Competitive Exams
50 questions · Pakistan Studies
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Question 1 of 50
Which coastal highway connects Karachi with Gwadar along the Arabian Sea?
ExplanationThe Makran Coastal Highway (N-10) runs along the Arabian Sea coast, linking Karachi and Gwadar.
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Question 2 of 50
Which mobile network operator in Pakistan is a subsidiary of China Mobile?
ExplanationZong operates in Pakistan as a subsidiary of China Mobile.
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Question 3 of 50
Which motorway connects Karachi and Hyderabad as part of Pakistan's expanding motorway network?
ExplanationThe M-9 Motorway links Karachi and Hyderabad in Sindh.
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Question 4 of 50
Which company primarily operates Gwadar Port under a long-term concession agreement?
ExplanationGwadar Port operations are managed by the China Overseas Port Holding Company under a long-term concession.
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Question 5 of 50
Which motorway links Islamabad/Rawalpindi with Peshawar?
ExplanationThe M-1 Motorway connects the Islamabad/Rawalpindi area with Peshawar.
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Question 6 of 50
Which airport, Pakistan's busiest, is located in Karachi?
ExplanationJinnah International Airport in Karachi is Pakistan's busiest airport.
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Question 7 of 50
Which is Pakistan's principal national news wire service, established in 1947?
ExplanationThe Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) serves as the country's principal national news agency.
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Question 8 of 50
Which airport near Peshawar is named after a prominent Pashtun leader?
ExplanationPeshawar's airport was renamed Bacha Khan International Airport in honor of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
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Question 9 of 50
Which regulatory body oversees telecommunications services in Pakistan?
ExplanationPTA regulates and licenses telecommunications services across Pakistan.
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Question 10 of 50
Which company was Pakistan's dominant fixed-line telecom operator, privatized in 2006?
ExplanationPTCL, formerly a state monopoly, was privatized in 2006.
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Question 11 of 50
The Lowari Tunnel, providing all-weather road access to Chitral, is located in which province?
ExplanationThe Lowari Tunnel is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, connecting Chitral to the rest of the province year-round.
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Question 12 of 50
Which barrage, located in Sindh, is one of the largest irrigation barrages in the world?
ExplanationSukkur Barrage, built on the Indus River, is one of the world's largest irrigation systems.
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Question 13 of 50
Which is the largest earth-filled dam in Pakistan, located on the Indus River?
ExplanationTarbela Dam, on the Indus River, is Pakistan's largest earth-filled dam.
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Question 14 of 50
In which year was PTCL privatized, with a majority stake sold to a foreign investor?
ExplanationPTCL's privatization, involving the sale of a majority stake, took place in 2006.
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Question 15 of 50
Which is Pakistan's oldest and largest seaport, located in Karachi?
ExplanationKarachi Port is Pakistan's oldest and largest seaport.
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Question 16 of 50
Which specialized agency, established in 1986, is tasked with safeguarding Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone?
ExplanationThe Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, established in 1986, protects Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Question 17 of 50
In which city is the headquarters of Pakistan Railways located?
ExplanationPakistan Railways is headquartered in Lahore.
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Question 18 of 50
Karachi Port and Port Qasim are both located in which province?
ExplanationBoth Karachi Port and Port Qasim are located along the Sindh coastline.
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Question 19 of 50
In which year was Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) established?
ExplanationPIA was established in 1955, later formalized through an Act of Parliament.
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Question 20 of 50
Under CPEC, which major project aims to modernize and upgrade the Karachi-Peshawar railway line?
ExplanationThe ML-1 project seeks to upgrade Pakistan's main Karachi-Peshawar railway line under CPEC.
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Question 21 of 50
Which government department is responsible for Pakistan's postal services?
ExplanationPakistan Post is the government department responsible for national postal services.
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Question 22 of 50
Which Norwegian telecom company operates a major mobile network in Pakistan under its own brand name?
ExplanationTelenor, a Norwegian telecom company, operates its own branded mobile network in Pakistan.
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Question 23 of 50
The Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with which neighboring country?
ExplanationThe Karakoram Highway links Pakistan's north with China through the Karakoram mountain range.
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Question 24 of 50
Which is generally cited as the longest National Highway in Pakistan, connecting Karachi with Peshawar?
ExplanationNational Highway N-5, running from Karachi to Peshawar, is Pakistan's longest national highway.
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Question 25 of 50
The historic road running from Kabul to Kolkata, largely corresponding to National Highway N-5 in Pakistan, is known as?
ExplanationNational Highway N-5 largely follows the historic Grand Trunk Road corridor.
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Question 26 of 50
Pakistan's motorway network is officially designated using which prefix letter?
ExplanationPakistan's motorways are designated with the prefix 'M', such as M-1 and M-2.
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Question 27 of 50
Pakistan Railways' main trunk route connecting Karachi to Peshawar is commonly referred to as which line?
ExplanationThe Karachi-Peshawar corridor is Pakistan Railways' primary trunk route, known as ML-1.
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Question 28 of 50
Which airport, opened in 2018 at Fateh Jang, became Islamabad's main airport?
ExplanationThe new Islamabad International Airport at Fateh Jang opened in 2018, replacing the older Chaklala facility.
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Question 29 of 50
Which international airport, named after the national poet, serves Lahore?
ExplanationAllama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore is named after Allama Iqbal.
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Question 30 of 50
Pakistan Railways was established in 1947 primarily from which pre-partition railway system?
ExplanationPakistan Railways was formed largely from the North Western Railway network at partition.
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Question 31 of 50
Which premium train service, introduced in 2014, connects Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi?
ExplanationThe Green Line Express is a premium passenger train service launched in 2014.
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Question 32 of 50
Which regulatory body oversees the licensing and content of broadcast media (TV and radio) in Pakistan?
ExplanationPEMRA regulates and licenses electronic media, including television and radio broadcasters.
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Question 33 of 50
The Karakoram Highway crosses into China via which high-altitude mountain pass?
ExplanationThe Karakoram Highway crosses the border into China at the Khunjerab Pass.
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Question 34 of 50
Which mobile network operator, originally launched as Mobilink, later rebranded under a new name?
ExplanationMobilink rebranded as Jazz following its merger with Warid Telecom.
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Question 35 of 50
Which railway line, opened in 1861 connecting Karachi to Kotri, is considered the earliest railway built in present-day Pakistan?
ExplanationThe Karachi-Kotri line, opened in 1861 by the Scinde Railway, is regarded as the earliest railway in present-day Pakistan.
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Question 36 of 50
Which foreign telecom company acquired a majority stake in PTCL during its privatization?
ExplanationThe UAE's Etisalat acquired a majority stake in PTCL as part of its 2006 privatization.
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Question 37 of 50
Which dam, located on the Jhelum River, is Pakistan's second-largest reservoir?
ExplanationMangla Dam, built on the Jhelum River, is Pakistan's second-largest reservoir.
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Question 38 of 50
Which hydroelectric dam, located on the Kabul River near Peshawar, was one of Pakistan's earliest major dams?
ExplanationWarsak Dam, completed around 1960 on the Kabul River, was among Pakistan's earliest major dams.
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Question 39 of 50
Which government-run radio broadcasting service has operated in Pakistan since independence?
ExplanationRadio Pakistan has provided government radio broadcasting services since 1947.
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Question 40 of 50
What is Pakistan's national flag carrier airline?
ExplanationPakistan International Airlines (PIA) is Pakistan's national flag carrier.
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Question 41 of 50
Which airline was among the first private carriers to operate in Pakistan's deregulated aviation sector in the early 1990s?
ExplanationShaheen Air International, launched in the early 1990s, was among Pakistan's first private airlines.
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Question 42 of 50
Pakistan's railway network primarily uses which track gauge?
ExplanationPakistan Railways mainly operates on broad gauge track (5 ft 6 in).
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Question 43 of 50
Which mobile network operator is a subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)?
ExplanationUfone operates as a mobile subsidiary of PTCL.
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Question 44 of 50
Which deep-sea port, developed with significant Chinese investment, is located in Balochistan?
ExplanationGwadar Port, developed with major Chinese investment, is a key deep-sea port in Balochistan.
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Question 45 of 50
Which government body regulates civil aviation in Pakistan?
ExplanationThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulates civil aviation matters in Pakistan.
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Question 46 of 50
Which city serves as a major railway junction historically connecting Sindh with Balochistan?
ExplanationRohri Junction has long served as a key railway hub linking Sindh with Balochistan's rail network.
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Question 47 of 50
Which major port near Karachi, primarily handling bulk cargo, was developed in the 1980s?
ExplanationPort Qasim (Port Muhammad Bin Qasim) was developed in the 1980s to handle bulk cargo near Karachi.
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Question 48 of 50
In which year did Pakistan conduct its first 3G and 4G spectrum auction?
ExplanationPakistan held its first 3G/4G spectrum auction in 2014, enabling mobile broadband services.
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Question 49 of 50
Which state-run television network, established in 1964, is Pakistan's primary public broadcaster?
ExplanationPakistan Television Corporation (PTV) was established in 1964 as the state's primary broadcaster.
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Question 50 of 50
Which was Pakistan's first motorway, connecting Islamabad and Lahore, opened in 1997?
ExplanationThe M-2 Motorway, opened in 1997, was Pakistan's first controlled-access motorway.
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