Pakistan’s Maritime Boundary and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) MCQS

1. What is the total length of Pakistan’s coastline?
(A) Approximately 700 km
(B) Approximately 1,050 km
(C) Approximately 1,500 km
(D) Approximately 2,000 km

2. Which body of water does Pakistan’s coastline border?
(A) Arabian Sea
(B) Indian Ocean
(C) Bay of Bengal
(D) Red Sea

3. What is the approximate area of Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
(A) 100,000 sq km
(B) 200,000 sq km
(C) 240,000 sq km
(D) 300,000 sq km

4. What is the primary purpose of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
(A) Military operations
(B) Environmental protection
(C) Exploration and use of marine resources
(D) Tourism development

5. Which of the following is a major port city in Pakistan located along the maritime boundary?
(A) Lahore
(B) Karachi
(C) Islamabad
(D) Peshawar

6. What is the name of the major port in Pakistan that serves as a hub for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
(A) Gwadar Port
(B) Karachi Port
(C) Port Qasim
(D) Ormara Port

7. How far does Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extend from its coastline?
(A) 100 nautical miles
(B) 200 nautical miles
(C) 300 nautical miles
(D) 400 nautical miles

8. Which of the following is a key resource found in Pakistan’s EEZ?
(A) Gold
(B) Oil and natural gas
(C) Diamonds
(D) Coal

9. What is the significance of Gwadar Port in Pakistan’s maritime strategy?
(A) It is a major fishing hub
(B) It provides access to Central Asia and the Middle East
(C) It is a tourist destination
(D) It is used for military purposes only

10. Which international agreement governs the establishment of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs)?
(A) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
(B) Geneva Convention
(C) Kyoto Protocol
(D) Paris Agreement