National Infrastructure of Pakistan
· Pakistan Studies-Affairs
49 MCQs
Session Progress
0 / 0 Solved
Reveal answers to start tracking your session progress!
Showing 41–49 of 49 MCQs
Page 3 / 3
41
Which airport serves as the primary gateway for the Northern Areas of Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan)?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Skardu Airport is a major airport in Gilgit-Baltistan. In recent years, it has been upgraded to handle international flights, serving as a critical hub for tourism and logistics in the high mountains.
42
Which railway station is the largest and busiest in Pakistan?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Karachi Cantonment Railway Station is the busiest in the country, serving as the main terminus for most long-distance trains arriving from the north.
43
The 'Panda Bond' initiative mentioned in 2025 news is related to financing projects from which country?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
A Panda Bond is a yuan-denominated sovereign bond issued by a non-Chinese issuer in China. Pakistan prepared to launch its first Panda bond in 2025 to diversify funding sources for CPEC and other projects.
44
Which motorway link is currently missing to complete the continuous motorway from Karachi to Peshawar?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The M-6 (Sukkur-Hyderabad) motorway is the final missing link. Once completed, it will connect the M-5 (Multan-Sukkur) with the M-9 (Hyderabad-Karachi), enabling a continuous motorway from Karachi to Peshawar.
45
What is the name of the project that involves tracking trains in real-time using digital tags?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
In 2025, Pakistan Railways introduced the 'Rail Tag' system, allowing for real-time tracking of trains and rolling stock to improve transparency and operational efficiency.
46
Which coastal road connects Karachi to the Iran border at Jiwani?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Makran Coastal Highway (N-10) extends all the way from Karachi through Ormara, Pasni, and Gwadar to the Iranian border, facilitating cross-border trade.
47
Which bridge is a historic cantilever bridge over the Indus River at Sukkur?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Lansdowne Bridge, completed in 1889, is a famous railway bridge at Sukkur. It was later complemented by the Ayub Bridge in 1962, which is a steel arch bridge.
48
How many cargo ships were owned by Pakistan in 2023, according to recent infrastructure data?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
According to Worlddata reports, Pakistan owned approximately 60 cargo ships with a gross tonnage over 1,000 in 2023, including bulk carriers and oil tankers.
49
The 'Hundred Years Vision' announced by the Maritime Ministry in 2025 focuses on what?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
In November 2025, the Maritime Ministry announced a 'Hundred Years Vision' to establish three to four new deep-sea ports along Pakistan's coastline to handle projected trade volumes for 2035-2045.
