Pakistan Major industries MCQs(textiles, manufacturing, mining)

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 2, 2024

1. Which industry is the largest contributor to Pakistan’s exports?
   • A) Mining
   • B) Textiles
   • C) Manufacturing
   • D) Agriculture

   Answer: B) Textiles

2. Which city is known as the textile hub of Pakistan?
   • A) Karachi
   • B) Lahore
   • C) Faisalabad
   • D) Rawalpindi

   Answer: C) Faisalabad

3. What is the main raw material used in the textile industry of Pakistan?
   • A) Wool
   • B) Silk
   • C) Cotton
   • D) Synthetic fibers

   Answer: C) Cotton

4. Which sector includes industries such as cement, chemicals, and automobiles in Pakistan?
   • A) Mining
   • B) Textiles
   • C) Manufacturing
   • D) Agriculture

   Answer: C) Manufacturing

5. Which mineral resource is extensively mined in the province of Balochistan?
   • A) Coal
   • B) Limestone
   • C) Copper
   • D) Salt

   Answer: C) Copper

6. Which city is known for its significant cement manufacturing industry?
   • A) Karachi
   • B) Lahore
   • C) Peshawar
   • D) Quetta

   Answer: A) Karachi

7. Which of the following is a key challenge faced by Pakistan’s textile industry?
   • A) Water scarcity
   • B) High energy costs
   • C) Labour shortages
   • D) Low demand

   Answer: B) High energy costs

8. Which industry involves the extraction of minerals like coal, gypsum, and marble in Pakistan?
   • A) Manufacturing
   • B) Textiles
   • C) Mining
   • D) Agriculture

   Answer: C) Mining

9. Which province is known for its significant production of marble and granite?
   • A) Punjab
   • B) Sindh
   • C) Balochistan
   • D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

   Answer: C) Balochistan

10. What is a major product of the manufacturing industry in Pakistan that is used in construction?
    • A) Cotton fabric
    • B) Automobiles
    • C) Cement
    • D) Electronics

    Answer: C) Cement

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