China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – Benefits and Challenges 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is the full form of CPEC? (A) China-Pakistan Energy Corridor (B) China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (C) Central Pakistan Economic Channel (D) China-Punjab Economic Corridor 2. : CPEC is a part of which major Chinese initiative? (A) Maritime Silk Route (B) One-China Policy (C) Belt and Road Initiative (D) Shanghai Cooperation Plan 3. : What is the estimated total investment in CPEC projects? (A) $15 billion (B) $32 billion (C) $50 billion (D) $62 billion 4. : Which Pakistani port is central to CPEC? (A) Port Qasim (B) Gwadar Port (C) Karachi Port (D) Pasni Port 5. : Which province is home to Gwadar Port? (A) Sindh (B) Punjab (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 6. : When was CPEC officially launched? (A) 2013 (B) 2015 (C) 2017 (D) 2011 7. : What is one of the main benefits of CPEC for Pakistan? (A) Decrease in foreign debt (B) Increase in tourism only (C) Infrastructure development (D) Free education for all 8. : Which type of power projects are included in CPEC? (A) Hydropower (B) Solar (C) Coal (D) All of the above 9. : Which organization monitors the progress of CPEC projects in Pakistan? (A) Planning Commission (B) CPEC Authority (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (D) Pakistan Army 10. : Who was the first chairman of the CPEC Authority? (A) Asim Saleem Bajwa (B) Moeed Yusuf (C) Sartaj Aziz (D) Abdul Razak Dawood 11. : Which country is the main foreign investor in CPEC? (A) USA (B) Saudi Arabia (C) China (D) UAE 12. : What is the eastern route of CPEC also known as? (A) Economic Axis (B) Fast Track (C) Trade Express (D) Industrial Belt 13. : Which of the following is a challenge associated with CPEC? (A) High employment rates (B) Regional security issues (C) Lack of Chinese investment (D) Overuse of green energy 14. : Which sector is not directly addressed by CPEC? (A) Energy (B) Education (C) Transportation (D) Infrastructure 15. : Which city is the starting point of CPEC in China? (A) Shanghai (B) Urumqi (C) Kashgar (D) Beijing 16. : Which Pakistani city is the end point of CPEC? (A) Islamabad (B) Lahore (C) Karachi (D) Gwadar 17. : What is a major concern of local communities in Gwadar? (A) Overpopulation (B) Environmental degradation (C) Lack of airports (D) Nuclear waste 18. : How does CPEC aim to benefit Pakistan’s economy? (A) By exporting labor (B) By reducing internet use (C) By boosting trade and investment (D) By banning imports 19. : Which political party signed the initial agreements for CPEC? (A) PTI (B) PPP (C) PML-N (D) JUI-F 20. : The CPEC route passes through which disputed region? (A) Balochistan (B) Kashmir (C) Khyber (D) Sindh 21. : Which economic zone is being developed under CPEC? (A) Multan Industrial Zone (B) Rashakai Special Economic Zone (C) Lahore Trade Hub (D) Bahawalpur Business Park 22. : Which financial institution has supported CPEC projects? (A) IMF (B) World Bank (C) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (D) ADB 23. : Which mode of transport is not a primary focus in CPEC? (A) Rail (B) Road (C) Air (D) Pipeline 24. : What is the name of the highway from Gwadar to Kashgar? (A) China-Pakistan Friendship Highway (B) Karakoram Highway (C) Silk Road (D) Indus Highway 25. : How many special economic zones (SEZs) are planned under CPEC? (A) 3 (B) 7 (C) 9 (D) 12 26. : Which sector is expected to receive a major boost due to improved connectivity from CPEC? (A) Agriculture (B) Defense (C) Manufacturing (D) Health 27. : Which international body raised concerns about CPEC passing through Gilgit-Baltistan? (A) United Nations (B) European Union (C) India (D) IMF 28. : CPEC is expected to provide Pakistan with access to which sea? (A) Arabian Sea (B) Red Sea (C) South China Sea (D) Caspian Sea 29. : One of the long-term visions of CPEC is to enhance Pakistan’s: (A) Agricultural production (B) Export capacity (C) Dependence on imports (D) Internal migration 30. : Which major road project under CPEC connects Multan to Sukkur? (A) M-4 Motorway (B) M-6 Motorway (C) N-5 Highway (D) Hazara Expressway 31. : Which power plant in Punjab was developed under CPEC? (A) Tarbela Dam (B) Sahiwal Coal Power Plant (C) Mangla Power Station (D) Diamer Bhasha Dam 32. : What is a major social challenge posed by CPEC development in local areas? (A) Internet addiction (B) Cultural disintegration (C) Displacement of communities (D) Excess food production 33. : Which country besides China has shown interest in investing in Gwadar Free Zone? (A) Iran (B) Turkey (C) Saudi Arabia (D) Japan 34. : Which corridor is considered the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative? (A) China-Myanmar Corridor (B) China-Russia Economic Corridor (C) CPEC (D) Bangladesh-China Corridor 35. : What is the major concern about the financing model of CPEC? (A) Too many donors (B) Unsustainable debt for Pakistan (C) Lack of local investors (D) Over-reliance on IMF 36. : How does CPEC help China? (A) Provides access to warm water ports (B) Reduces China’s dependence on Russia (C) Gives land to Chinese citizens (D) Provides oil reserves 37. : Which CPEC project focuses on fiber optic connectivity? (A) Pak-China Fiber Link Project (B) Digital Silk Road (C) Cross Border Optical Fiber Cable (D) Tech Valley Project 38. : The majority of CPEC funding comes as: (A) Aid (B) Loans (C) Grants (D) Remittances 39. : CPEC is expected to reduce travel time between Pakistan and China by: (A) 10% (B) 25% (C) 40% (D) 50% 40. : What is a major environmental concern regarding coal projects under CPEC? (A) Soil erosion (B) Water wastage (C) Carbon emissions (D) Deforestation 41. : Which railway line is being upgraded under CPEC? (A) ML-2 (B) ML-3 (C) ML-1 (D) Lahore Circular Railway 42. : What is the purpose of SEZs under CPEC? (A) Promote housing projects (B) Boost tourism (C) Encourage industrial growth (D) Build shopping malls 43. : One major objective of CPEC is regional: (A) Fragmentation (B) Political instability (C) Connectivity (D) Cultural dominance 44. : Which security force was specially created for CPEC protection? (A) Special Service Group (SSG) (B) Frontier Corps (C) CPEC Security Force (D) Pakistan Rangers 45. : Which international port is expected to compete with Gwadar due to CPEC? (A) Chabahar Port (B) Jebel Ali Port (C) Port Klang (D) Colombo Port 46. : A challenge to CPEC’s success is the lack of: (A) Education (B) Political will (C) Skilled labor (D) Local food production 47. : Which of the following provinces has expressed concerns over CPEC route changes? (A) Sindh (B) Punjab (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Azad Jammu & Kashmir 48. : What is the strategic importance of Gwadar in CPEC? (A) Tourist spot (B) Gateway to the Arabian Sea (C) High-altitude climate (D) Center of agriculture 49. : Which year is considered the target for the completion of CPEC’s long-term plan? (A) 2025 (B) 2030 (C) 2040 (D) 2028 50. : Which of the following is a misconception about CPEC? (A) It creates jobs (B) It promotes trade (C) It gives full control of Pakistani territory to China (D) It boosts infrastructure