Fisheries and Marine Resources in Pakistan MCQS

1. Which sea borders Pakistan and provides marine resources?
(A) Arabian Sea
(B) Red Sea
(C) Mediterranean Sea
(D) Caspian Sea

2. The two main fish harbours in Pakistan are located in:
(A) Lahore and Multan
(B) Gwadar and Karachi
(C) Hyderabad and Sukkur
(D) Quetta and Peshawar

3. Which province of Pakistan has the longest coastline?
(A) Sindh
(B) Punjab
(C) Balochistan
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

4. Which of the following is a freshwater fish commonly found in Pakistan?
(A) Rohu
(B) Tuna
(C) Mackerel
(D) Sardine

5. Which department is responsible for the regulation of fisheries in Pakistan?
(A) WAPDA
(B) Pakistan Fisheries Department
(C) Ministry of Maritime Affairs
(D) Pakistan Agricultural Research Council

6. What is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Pakistan in the Arabian Sea?
(A) 100 nautical miles
(B) 150 nautical miles
(C) 200 nautical miles
(D) 300 nautical miles

7. Fish farming in controlled environments is known as:
(A) Agriculture
(B) Pisciculture
(C) Mariculture
(D) Hydroponics

8. Which of the following is a major export item from Pakistan’s fisheries sector?
(A) Lobster
(B) Catfish
(C) Rohu
(D) Prawn

9. Which port handles the majority of Pakistan’s fish exports?
(A) Port Qasim
(B) Gwadar Port
(C) Karachi Fish Harbour
(D) Pasni Port

10. What is a major challenge faced by the fisheries sector in Pakistan?
(A) Lack of seawater
(B) Overfishing and pollution
(C) Too many freshwater lakes
(D) Low demand for seafood