Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5: 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
Which Country has lifted ban on import of Pakistani Rice?
Correct Answer: Option C — Qatar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Qatar is the correct answer to “Which Country has lifted ban on import of Pakistani Rice”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Economy, Projects & Development
Q2 of 40
Iran-Pakistan Free Economic Zone is going to establish in which city to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mirjaveh city
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mirjaveh city is the correct answer to “Iran-Pakistan Free Economic Zone is going to establish in which city to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q3 of 40
When Finance Minister Asad Umar presented the third finance bill 2018-19 (Mini-Budget) in the National Assembly?
Correct Answer: Option A — 23 January 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
23 January 2019 is the correct answer to “When Finance Minister Asad Umar presented the third finance bill 2018-19 (Mini-Budget) in the National Assembly”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q4 of 40
Which social media site announced that it will invest $300 million over three years in various projects related to journalism?
Correct Answer: Option C — Facebook
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Facebook is the correct answer to “Which social media site announced that it will invest $300 million over three years in various projects related to journalism”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q5 of 40
Brexit deal got turned down by the British Parliament with vote score of_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 432-202
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brexit deal got turned down by the British Parliament with vote score of 432-202 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q6 of 40
____________ Pakistani University is rebranding Valentine’s Day as Sister’s Day and debating marking the holiday widely seen as a Western import by handing out headscarves and shawls to its female student?
Correct Answer: Option D — University of Agriculture in Faisalabad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
University of Agriculture in Faisalabad Pakistani University is rebranding Valentine’s Day as Sister’s Day and debating marking the holiday widely seen as a Western import by handing out headscarves and shawls to its female student.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q7 of 40
How much amount Raised till 17th January 2019 in Dam fund on the day of retirement of Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar?
Correct Answer: Option B — 9.2 billions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9.2 billions is the correct answer to “How much amount Raised till 17th January 2019 in Dam fund on the day of retirement of Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q8 of 40
CPEC has how many Special Economic Zones?
Correct Answer: Option D — 9
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9 is the correct answer to “CPEC has how many Special Economic Zones”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q9 of 40
The under construction Gulpur Hydropower Project to generate 102 MW of electricity is located in__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kotli
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The under construction Gulpur Hydropower Project to generate 102 MW of electricity is located in Kotli .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q10 of 40
Multan metro bus project funded by_________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Punjab Government
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Multan metro bus project funded by Punjab Government .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q11 of 40
The government of Pakistan has decided to launch _______ Bonds to raise loans from Chinese Capital Markets?
Correct Answer: Option A — Panda
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The government of Pakistan has decided to launch Panda Bonds to raise loans from Chinese Capital Markets.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q12 of 40
European Parliament approved the world’s largest free trade agreement between which country and the EU?
Correct Answer: Option B — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the correct answer to “European Parliament approved the world’s largest free trade agreement between which country and the EU”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q13 of 40
Which Bank recently has proposed a $7.5-billion lending programme for Pakistan for next three years?
Correct Answer: Option D — ADB
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ADB is the correct answer to “Which Bank recently has proposed a $7.5-billion lending programme for Pakistan for next three years”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q14 of 40
According to a study by Global Carbon Project, China ranks __________ highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world.
Correct Answer: Option C — 1st
Detailed Academic Explanation:
According to a study by Global Carbon Project, China ranks 1st highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q15 of 40
United States has signed trade pact with which of the following countries to replace North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Correct Answer: Option D — Canada and Mexico
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Canada and Mexico is the correct answer to “United States has signed trade pact with which of the following countries to replace North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q16 of 40
Afghanistan has hosted talks with _______ in capital to discuss trade, development and ending the region’s relentless conflicts on 15th DEC 2018?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan & China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Afghanistan has hosted talks with Pakistan & China in capital to discuss trade, development and ending the region’s relentless conflicts on 15th DEC 2018.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q17 of 40
Pakistan has received second tranche of ____________ Saudi aid on 14th DEC 2018?
Correct Answer: Option D — $1 billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan has received second tranche of $1 billion Saudi aid on 14th DEC 2018.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q18 of 40
In __________________, China and the United States have agreed to halt additional tariffs in a deal that keeps their trade war from escalating, as the two sides try again to bridge their differences with fresh talks aimed at reaching an agreement within 90 days.
Correct Answer: Option B — G-20 Summit 2018
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In G-20 Summit 2018 , China and the United States have agreed to halt additional tariffs in a deal that keeps their trade war from escalating, as the two sides try again to bridge their differences with fresh talks aimed at reaching an agreement within 90 days.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q19 of 40
Pakistan has decided to build Kartarpur Corridor in Nankana Sahib.The corridor will provide visa-free access to the Indian _________ pilgrims to the shrine?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sikh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan has decided to build Kartarpur Corridor in Nankana Sahib.The corridor will provide visa-free access to the Indian Sikh pilgrims to the shrine.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q20 of 40
Which Country, on October 29, 2018 launched the world’s first Sovereign Blue Bond, a financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects?
Correct Answer: Option D — Seychelles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Seychelles is the correct answer to “Which Country, on October 29, 2018 launched the world’s first Sovereign Blue Bond, a financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q21 of 40
Pakistan has invited Indian _________ for the historic groundbreaking of the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims?
Correct Answer: Option D — Foreign minister
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan has invited Indian Foreign minister for the historic groundbreaking of the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q22 of 40
Chief justice of Pakistan arrived in _________ for a week-long trip for fundraising of Diamer-Bhasha dam on 21st November 2018?
Correct Answer: Option C — London
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chief justice of Pakistan arrived in London for a week-long trip for fundraising of Diamer-Bhasha dam on 21st November 2018.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q23 of 40
Which of the following Company get penalized by Supreme Court amounting for Rs100 million in dam fund?
Correct Answer: Option D — DG Cement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DG Cement is the correct answer to “Which of the following Company get penalized by Supreme Court amounting for Rs100 million in dam fund”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q24 of 40
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received the first tranche of $1 billion under the balance of payment support from _________ on 19th November 2018?
Correct Answer: Option C — S.Arabia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received the first tranche of $1 billion under the balance of payment support from S.Arabia on 19th November 2018.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q25 of 40
Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered D.G Khan Cement Company Limited to deposit _________ into the SC Dam Fund as penalty in the Katas Raj pond case?
Correct Answer: Option C — RS 100 million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered D.G Khan Cement Company Limited to deposit RS 100 million into the SC Dam Fund as penalty in the Katas Raj pond case.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q26 of 40
According to the 2018 report of Brown University’s Costs of War Project: the War-related violence has killed _________ People in Pakistan in the last 17 years?
Correct Answer: Option B — 65,000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
According to the 2018 report of Brown University’s Costs of War Project: the War-related violence has killed 65,000 People in Pakistan in the last 17 years.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q27 of 40
The Assets Recovery Unit (ARU) of the government has traced over_________fake bank accounts which were allegedly used to stash billions of dollars abroad.
Correct Answer: Option B — 5000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Assets Recovery Unit (ARU) of the government has traced over 5000 fake bank accounts which were allegedly used to stash billions of dollars abroad.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q28 of 40
How many Countries are given exemption to receive a waiver from U.S. sanctions on oil trade with Iran?
Correct Answer: Option D — 8 countries
Detailed Academic Explanation:
8 countries is the correct answer to “How many Countries are given exemption to receive a waiver from U.S. sanctions on oil trade with Iran”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q29 of 40
What is the Slogan of The first China International Import Expo held at Shanghai in Nov,2018?
Correct Answer: Option D — New Era, Shared Future
Detailed Academic Explanation:
New Era, Shared Future is the correct answer to “What is the Slogan of The first China International Import Expo held at Shanghai in Nov,2018”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q30 of 40
At which river the first hydropower investment project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Karot Hydro power Station is being Constructed?
Correct Answer: Option D — Jhelum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jhelum is the correct answer to “At which river the first hydropower investment project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Karot Hydro power Station is being Constructed”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q31 of 40
Recently Trade war has been started between which two Countries?
Correct Answer: Option B — China and America
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China and America is the correct answer to “Recently Trade war has been started between which two Countries”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q32 of 40
Prime Minister Imran Khan will lay foundation stone of Kartarpur corridor on _________, as both India and Pakistan has reached Sikh temple deal?
Correct Answer: Option B — 28th November 2018
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prime Minister Imran Khan will lay foundation stone of Kartarpur corridor on 28th November 2018 , as both India and Pakistan has reached Sikh temple deal.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q33 of 40
China is going to host a mega event International Import Expo in November 2018 in which city?
Correct Answer: Option A — Shanghai
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shanghai is the correct answer to “China is going to host a mega event International Import Expo in November 2018 in which city”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q34 of 40
Which Country is going to host a Mega Event of International Import Expo in November 2018?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which Country is going to host a Mega Event of International Import Expo in November 2018”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q35 of 40
Recently China Sets Tariffs On $60 Billion In U.S. Goods, Retaliating Against U.S. Duties_________on Chines goods?
Correct Answer: Option C — $200 bn
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Recently China Sets Tariffs On $60 Billion In U.S. Goods, Retaliating Against U.S. Duties $200 bn on Chines goods.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q36 of 40
How many NGO’s or international aid agencies are ordered Govt to shut down operations and leave the country Pakistan has ordered how many NGO’s or international aid agencies to shut down operations and leave the country on 4 Oct 2018?
Correct Answer: Option A — 18
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18 is the correct answer to “How many NGO’s or international aid agencies are ordered Govt to shut down operations and leave the country Pakistan has ordered how many NGO’s or international aid agencies to shut down operations and leave the country on 4 Oct 2018”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q37 of 40
How many agreements signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on CPEC Projects?
Correct Answer: Option B — 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 is the correct answer to “How many agreements signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on CPEC Projects”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q38 of 40
Which is the First Country that has been invited by Pakistan to become the Third Partner in CPEC?
Correct Answer: Option A — Saudi Arabia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saudi Arabia is the correct answer to “Which is the First Country that has been invited by Pakistan to become the Third Partner in CPEC”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q39 of 40
Which country hosted the 2018 G-20 trade and investment ministerial meeting?
Correct Answer: Option A — Argentina
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Argentina is the correct answer to “Which country hosted the 2018 G-20 trade and investment ministerial meeting”. Items of this type are drawn from the Economy, Projects & Development — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
Q40 of 40
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered Asif Ali Zardari & Pervez Musharraf to submit complete details of their assets and bank accounts of past ____ years within three weeks on 29th August 2018?
Correct Answer: Option A — 10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered Asif Ali Zardari & Pervez Musharraf to submit complete details of their assets and bank accounts of past 10 years within three weeks on 29th August 2018.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Economy, Projects & Development
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