Economic Challenges of Pakistan MCQs

1. The biggest economic challenge of Pakistan is:
(A) Industrialization
(B) Energy Crisis
(C) Trade Surplus
(D) Population Decline

2. The largest sector of Pakistan’s economy is:
(A) Industry
(B) Agriculture
(C) Services
(D) Mining

3. The main reason for Pakistan’s trade deficit is:
(A) Low exports and high imports
(B) High agricultural production
(C) Strong currency value
(D) Increase in foreign investment

4. Pakistan’s largest trading partner is:
(A) India
(B) China
(C) USA
(D) UAE

5. The current currency of Pakistan is:
(A) Rupee
(B) Taka
(C) Dinar
(D) Riyal

6. The biggest contributor to Pakistan’s exports is:
(A) Automobiles
(B) Textiles
(C) Petroleum Products
(D) Electronics

7. The major cause of inflation in Pakistan is:
(A) High production rates
(B) Increased money supply
(C) Low population growth
(D) Declining demand for goods

8. Pakistan’s largest source of foreign exchange is:
(A) Agriculture
(B) Remittances from overseas Pakistanis
(C) Automobile Industry
(D) Tourism

9. The biggest foreign debt lender to Pakistan is:
(A) United States
(B) China
(C) World Bank
(D) IMF

10. The major cause of energy crisis in Pakistan is:
(A) High oil reserves
(B) Overproduction of electricity
(C) Circular debt in the power sector
(D) Lack of demand for energy

11. The largest natural gas field in Pakistan is:
(A) Mari Gas Field
(B) Qadirpur Gas Field
(C) Sui Gas Field
(D) Kandhkot Gas Field

12. The largest hydroelectric power project in Pakistan is:
(A) Tarbela Dam
(B) Mangla Dam
(C) Warsak Dam
(D) Ghazi Barotha

13. Pakistan’s largest tax collecting authority is:
(A) State Bank of Pakistan
(B) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
(C) Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
(D) Pakistan Stock Exchange

14. The most significant reason for Pakistan’s low tax revenue is:
(A) High tax collection efficiency
(B) A large informal economy and tax evasion
(C) Overdependence on exports
(D) Government surplus income

15. The BISP program, launched in 2008, aims to:
(A) Improve agriculture
(B) Provide financial assistance to the poor
(C) Enhance industrial development
(D) Increase exports

16. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is primarily aimed at:
(A) Reducing Pakistan’s trade deficit
(B) Strengthening Pakistan-India relations
(C) Boosting Pakistan’s infrastructure and connectivity
(D) Reducing Pakistan’s population growth

17. The highest share of Pakistan’s GDP comes from:
(A) Agriculture
(B) Services
(C) Industry
(D) Mining

18. The biggest challenge for Pakistan’s agriculture sector is:
(A) Excessive rainfall
(B) Water scarcity and outdated farming techniques
(C) Surplus food production
(D) High foreign investment in agriculture

19. Pakistan’s external debt has increased due to:
(A) High foreign direct investment
(B) Frequent loans from IMF and World Bank
(C) Surplus trade balance
(D) Low government expenditure

20. The best strategy to improve Pakistan’s economy is:
(A) Dependence on foreign loans
(B) Investment in human capital, industry, and technology
(C) Reducing exports
(D) Increasing currency devaluation