All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2321. The construction of TAPI gas pipeline began on 13 December 2015, and the expected completion date is

• A. December 2016
• B. December 2017
• C. December 2018
• D. December 2019

Explanation: When construction began in December 2015, the TAPI pipeline was expected to be completed by December 2018. Large cross-border energy projects often use such projected completion dates rather than actual finalisation dates.

2322. Pakistan will receive _____ billion m3 natural gas from Turkmenistan per year.

• A. 10
• B. 12
• C. 14
• D. 16

Explanation: Pakistan’s planned share of TAPI gas was approximately 14 billion cubic metres per year, commonly cited as about 14.25 billion cubic metres. The figure is therefore rounded to 14 in the options.

2323. Pakistan-Qatar deal to import LNG from Qatar to Pakistan is a government-to-government contract for _____ years.

• A. 9
• B. 10
• C. 15
• D. 20

Explanation: The Pakistan-Qatar LNG government-to-government agreement was reported as a 15-year contract. Its long-term structure was intended to secure a stable LNG supply for Pakistan.

2324. According to the Pakistan-Qatar LNG deal Pakistan will receive ________million tons of LNG annually.

• A. 3.25
• B. 3.75
• C. 4.25
• D. 4.75

Explanation: Under the Qatar LNG agreement, Pakistan was to receive about 3.75 million tons of LNG annually. This quantity is distinct from the contract’s 15-year duration.

2325. Pakistan launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan on?

• A. 15 March 2014
• B. 15 April 2014
• C. 15 May 2014
• D. 15 June 2014

Explanation: Operation Zarb-e-Azb began on 15 June 2014 against militant strongholds in North Waziristan. The operation followed the failure of peace efforts and a rise in attacks on Pakistani security forces.

2326. The president of China on his visit to Pakistan signed development projects of worth __________ billions?

• A. $40
• B. $46
• C. $50
• D. $54

Explanation: During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2015 visit, Pakistan and China signed agreements linked to projects worth about 46 billion dollars. These projects formed the initial major package of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

2327. The proposed motorway from Gawadar to Kashghar is about __________ km?

• A. 2600
• B. 2800
• C. 3000
• D. 3200

Explanation: The proposed road link from Gwadar to Kashgar was commonly described as approximately 3,000 kilometres long. It is the western land corridor of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

2328. Standard and Poor's (S&P) on 5 May 2015 has raised Pakistan's credit rating outlook from?

• A. negative to stable
• B. negative to stable+
• C. stable to positive
• D. stable to positive+

Explanation: S&P changed Pakistan’s credit-rating outlook from stable to positive on 5 May 2015. A positive outlook signals the possibility of an improved rating if economic and fiscal conditions continue to strengthen.

2329. The GSP Plus status to Pakistan has been granted till __________?

• A. 2015
• B. 2017
• C. 2019
• D. 2021

Explanation: Pakistan received GSP Plus access from the European Union for the 2014–2017 period, making 2017 the relevant end year in this question. The status was later extended beyond that period.

2330. The GSP Plus status will allow Pakistan to export products without duties to __________ European States?

• A. 25
• B. 26
• C. 27
• D. 28

Explanation: When GSP Plus was introduced for Pakistan in 2014, the European Union consisted of 28 member states. The figure later became 27 after the United Kingdom left the EU.