Free Economy and Budget MCQs with Answers

41. How much money did the ECC approve as Special allocation for Operation 'Azm-i-isthkam'?

• A. Rs 20 Billion
• B. Rs 25 Billion
• C. Rs 30 Billion
• D. Rs 40 Billion

Explanation: The Economic Coordination Committee approved a special allocation of Rs 20 billion for Operation Azm-i-Istehkam. The amount was an additional allocation rather than the operation’s total cost.

42. According to the report "Cost of Inaction Tool" developed by Nutrition International Pakistan has ______ highest prevalence of anaemia in adolescent girls and women in the 201 countries worldwide.

• A. 35th
• B. 55th
• C. 66th
• D. 105th

Explanation: Nutrition International’s Cost of Inaction Tool ranked Pakistan 35th among 201 countries for anaemia prevalence in adolescent girls and women. This global rank should not be confused with Pakistan’s rank within South Asia, asked in another question.

43. Which Pakistani company earned spots on Forbes 'Asia's 100 to Watch' list for 2024?

• A. NayaPay
• B. DealCart
• C. EasyPaisa
• D. Both (A) & (B)

Explanation: Both NayaPay and DealCart were included in Forbes’ 2024 Asia 100 to Watch list. NayaPay is a fintech company, while DealCart operates in the e-commerce space.

44. According to the report "Cost of Inaction Tool" developed by Nutrition International how much percent of women in Pakistan suffer from 'anaemia'?

• A. 50%
• B. Over 41%
• C. Over 30%
• D. 21%Downloading Interactive Geographic Maps

Explanation: The cited report states that over 41% of women in Pakistan suffer from anaemia. The figure refers to the reported prevalence estimate, not the country’s global ranking.

45. According to the report "Cost of Inaction Tool" developed by Nutrition International Pakistan has the ____ highest prevalence of 'anaemia' in adolescent girls and women in eight South Asian countries?

• A. 1st
• B. 3rd
• C. 4th
• D. 8th

Explanation: Pakistan has the fourth-highest anaemia prevalence among adolescent girls and women in the eight South Asian countries covered by the report. Its 35th-place global ranking is a separate comparison involving 201 countries.

46. What is the name of the joint Civil - Military Body established by Pakistan to attract foreign investment.

• A. Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)
• B. CPEC Support Council (CPSC)
• C. Civil-Military Serving Council (CMSC)
• D. Public Investment Council (PIC)

Explanation: The Special Investment Facilitation Council was created as a civil-military forum to remove bureaucratic barriers and attract domestic and foreign investment. CPEC Support Council and Public Investment Council are not the names of this body.

47. Model Bazar Free home delivery project launched by the chief minister of which province of Pakistan on 19 July 2024?

• A. Sindh
• B. Punjab
• C. Khyber pakhtunkhwa
• D. Balochistan

Explanation: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the Model Bazar free home-delivery initiative in Punjab. Model Bazaars are a Punjab government public-retail programme.

48. Abolishing the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak-PWD) as part of winding up loss-making entities, the cabinet on July 10, 2024, approved formation of how many new departments?

• A. Three
• B. Two
• C. Four
• D. None of Above

Explanation: The federal cabinet approved two new departments while abolishing Pakistan Public Works Department as part of the restructuring of loss-making entities. Therefore, the correct count is two rather than three or four.

49. The total volume of the budget of Pakistan for the fiscal year 2024-25 be _________?

• A. Rs 18,877 billion
• B. Rs 19,000 billion
• C. Rs 20,234 billion
• D. None of these

Explanation: The 2024-25 federal budget had a total outlay of Rs 18.877 trillion, written as Rs 18,877 billion. This is higher than the round figure of Rs 19,000 billion only by approximation, so option A gives the stated amount.

50. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 released on June 11, 2024, as many as ________ individuals are unemployed in the country.

• A. 4 Million
• B. 4.5 Million
• C. 5 Million
• D. 5.8 Million

Explanation: The Pakistan Economic Survey reported about 4.5 million unemployed people. The figure is an estimate based on labour-force data, not a count of only urban or registered job seekers.