Free Minerals and Resources MCQs with Answers

31. Where copper deposits are found in Pakistan?

• A. Chagai
• B. Salt mine khewera
• C. Muslim Bagh
• D. Dera Gazi Khan

Explanation: Major copper deposits occur in the Chagai district of Balochistan, especially in the Saindak and Reko Diq areas. Khewra is famous for rock salt, while Muslim Bagh is known mainly for chromite.

32. KANUPP is located near ________?

• A. Cape Monze
• B. Baleji Beach
• C. Hub
• D. None of these

Explanation: KANUPP, Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant, is situated on the Karachi coast near Baleji Beach. Cape Monze is a nearby coastal landmark but is not the location generally given for the plant.

33. What is the largest-import item of Pakistan?

• A. Palm oil
• B. Gas
• C. Ferrous waste
• D. Petroleum

Explanation: Petroleum and petroleum products have traditionally formed Pakistan’s largest import category because domestic energy production does not meet national demand. Palm oil is also a major import but is generally ranked below petroleum.

34. where is fire clay found in Pakistan?

• A. Hunza
• B. Chitral
• C. Padhrar (Salt Range)
• D. Margalla hills

Explanation: Fire clay is found at Padhrar in the Salt Range of Punjab. Hunza, Chitral and the Margalla Hills are not the standard locations associated with Pakistan’s fire-clay deposits.

35. Which is the largest Thermal Power station in Pakistan?

• A. Lakhra Tharmal Power Station
• B. Guddu Thermal Power Station
• C. Jamshoro Thermal Power Station
• D. Muzafarghar Power Station

Explanation: Guddu Thermal Power Station has traditionally been identified in Pakistan Studies texts as the country’s largest thermal power station. Its large generating capacity makes it a frequent answer in power-sector MCQs.

36. Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park Situated in which City ?

• A. Multan
• B. Bahawalpur
• C. Lahore
• D. Faisalabad

Explanation: The Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park is located near Bahawalpur in Punjab. Its large solar-energy installations make Bahawalpur a major renewable-energy site in Pakistan.

37. Guddu thermal power plant is located in which district of Sindh ?

• A. Hyderabad
• B. Sanghar
• C. Kashmore
• D. Karachi

Explanation: Guddu Thermal Power Station is located in Kashmore District of Sindh, near the Indus River. Kashmore is also close to Sindh’s northern boundary with Punjab and Balochistan.

38. Muslim Bagh is famous for___________?

• A. Copper
• B. Iron Ore
• C. Gypsum
• D. Chromite

Explanation: Muslim Bagh in Balochistan is famous for its chromite deposits, among the country’s notable sources of this mineral. Copper is more strongly associated with Saindak and Reko Diq.

39. The Second largest Gas field of Pakistan is__________?

• A. Qadirpur Gas Field
• B. Uch Gas Field
• C. Bobi Gas Field
• D. Chachar Gas Field

Explanation: Qadirpur is generally listed as Pakistan’s second-largest gas field after Sui. Uch is also a major field, but it is not usually ranked second in standard Pakistan geography references.

40. Gawadar remained under Oman's rule for ___________ Years?

• A. 172
• B. 174
• C. 176
• D. None of these

Explanation: Gwadar remained under Omani control from 1783 until its transfer to Pakistan in 1958, a period commonly given in examination references as 174 years.