MCQs
- Which product is the largest export item of Pakistan?
- A) Cotton textiles
- B) Rice
- C) Leather goods
- D) Petroleum products
Answer: A) Cotton textiles
- Which country is Pakistan’s largest trading partner?
- A) China
- B) United States
- C) India
- D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: A) China
- Which Pakistani port is the main gateway for international trade?
- A) Karachi Port
- B) Gwadar Port
- C) Qasim Port
- D) Port Bin Qasim
Answer: A) Karachi Port
- Which sector contributes the most to Pakistan’s export earnings?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Manufacturing
- C) Services
- D) Mining
Answer: B) Manufacturing
- What is the primary export destination for Pakistan’s rice?
- A) Middle East
- B) Europe
- C) United States
- D) China
Answer: A) Middle East
- Which trade agreement is Pakistan a part of that provides preferential trade access with the European Union?
- A) GSP Plus
- B) NAFTA
- C) SAFTA
- D) ASEAN
Answer: A) GSP Plus
- Which of the following is a significant export commodity from Pakistan’s agricultural sector?
- A) Fruits
- B) Timber
- C) Wool
- D) Soybeans
Answer: A) Fruits
- What percentage of Pakistan’s exports are typically contributed by textiles?
- A) 20-25%
- B) 30-35%
- C) 40-45%
- D) 50-55%
Answer: C) 40-45%
- Which industry is growing rapidly in Pakistan and contributing significantly to exports in recent years?
- A) Pharmaceuticals
- B) Automotive
- C) Electronics
- D) Textiles
Answer: A) Pharmaceuticals
- What is the primary challenge faced by Pakistan’s export sector?
- A) High production costs
- B) Low quality products
- C) Limited international markets
- D) Excessive regulation
Answer: A) High production costs
Important Information in Tabular Form
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Largest Export Item | Cotton textiles |
| Largest Trading Partner | China |
| Main Port for International Trade | Karachi Port |
| Top Export Contribution Sector | Manufacturing |
| Primary Rice Export Destination | Middle East |
| Preferential Trade Agreement with EU | GSP Plus |
| Significant Agricultural Export Commodity | Fruits |
| Percentage of Exports from Textiles | 40-45% |
| Growing Export Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| Primary Challenge for Export Sector | High production costs |