Q 1 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
From where Jhelum River starts?
View answer & explanation Ans: Occupied Kashmir
Correct Answer: Occupied Kashmir
The verified answer is Occupied Kashmir.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Topic MCQs · Pakistan Studies
Water & Power Resources MCQs
74 MCQs on Water & Power Resources sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 1 solved papers. Below are the top 74 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Q 2 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The upper Bari Doaab starts from
View answer & explanation Ans: Madhopur India
Correct Answer: Madhopur India
The verified answer is Madhopur India.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 3 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Land between River Bias and river Ravi is known as
View answer & explanation Ans: Baari Doaab
Correct Answer: Baari Doaab
The verified answer is Baari Doaab.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 4 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Mid regions of Abbottabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum and Muzaffargarh are known as
View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh Saagir Doaab
Correct Answer: Sindh Saagir Doaab
The verified answer is Sindh Saagir Doaab.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 5 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Manchhar lake is in 5the province of _____
View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh
Correct Answer: Sindh
Manchhar lake is in 5the province of Sindh. Note: FLAG: Manchhar Lake is in Sindh, not Punjab; OVERRIDE: book ticks (a); Manchhar Lake is in Sindh (Dadu), not Punjab.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 6 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Lalusar lake is located in _____
View answer & explanation Ans: Kaghan
Correct Answer: Kaghan
Lalusar lake is located in Kaghan. Note: FLAG: only three options printed in the book.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 7 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Kotri Barrage was built in 1955 on the river
View answer & explanation Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
The verified answer is Indus.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 8 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Qadirabad Barrage was built on Chenab in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1968
Correct Answer: 1968
The verified answer is 1968.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 9 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Sidhnai Barrage was built in 1965 on the river _____
View answer & explanation Ans: Ravi
Correct Answer: Ravi
Sidhnai Barrage was built in 1965 on the river Ravi. Note: FLAG: Sidhnai Barrage is on the Ravi, not the Indus; OVERRIDE: book ticks (b); Sidhnai Barrage is on the Ravi, not the Indus.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 10 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Khanki Barrage is one of the oldest barrage in Pakistan built on river Chenab in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1892
Correct Answer: 1892
The verified answer is 1892.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 11 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Total number of Barrages made on the Indus is _____
View answer & explanation Ans: 6
Correct Answer: 6
Total number of Barrages made on the Indus is 6.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 12 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Give the number of the Canals which takes off Sukkur Barrage are _____
View answer & explanation Ans: 10
Correct Answer: 10
Give the number of the Canals which takes off Sukkur Barrage are 10.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 13 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
How many canals takes off from kotri Barrage _____
View answer & explanation Ans: 4
Correct Answer: 4
How many canals takes off from kotri Barrage 4.
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Q 14 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Chashma Barrage is constructed on
View answer & explanation Ans: River Indus
Correct Answer: River Indus
The verified answer is River Indus.
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Q 15 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Guddu Barage was constructed on
View answer & explanation Ans: River Indus
Correct Answer: River Indus
The verified answer is River Indus.
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Q 16 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Guddu Barrage was constructed in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1962
Correct Answer: 1962
The verified answer is 1962. Note: FLAG: Guddu Barrage was completed in 1962, not 1965; OVERRIDE: book ticks (d); Guddu Barrage was completed in 1962, not 1965.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 17 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
How many canals originate from Guddu Barrage?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
3.
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Q 18 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
On which river Marala Barrage is constructed?
View answer & explanation Ans: Chenab
Correct Answer: Chenab
The verified answer is Chenab.
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Q 19 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Diamer Bhasha dam will produce electricity after completing in 2016.
View answer & explanation Ans: 4500 MW
Correct Answer: 4500 MW
The verified answer is 4500 MW.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 20 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the installed generating capacity of private IPPs
View answer & explanation Ans: 5987 MW
Correct Answer: 5987 MW
5987 MW is the installed generating capacity of private IPPs.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 21 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the installed electric generating capacity of nuclear plants
View answer & explanation Ans: 462 MW
Correct Answer: 462 MW
462 MW is the installed electric generating capacity of nuclear plants.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 22 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Which sector is the biggest consumer of Petroleum products in Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Transport
Correct Answer: Transport
Transport sector is the biggest consumer of Petroleum products in Pakistan.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 23 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
How much percentage electricity is consumed by industrial sector?
View answer & explanation Ans: 26%
Correct Answer: 26%
The verified answer is 26%.
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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
How much percentage electricity is consumed by household sector?
View answer & explanation Ans: 43%
Correct Answer: 43%
The verified answer is 43%.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 25 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Longest tunnel of Pakistan is _____
View answer & explanation Ans: Khojak
Correct Answer: Khojak
Longest tunnel of Pakistan is Khojak. Note: FLAG: Tarbela is a dam; Pakistan's longest tunnel is the Lowari tunnel (Khojak was the longest railway tunnel); only three options printed in the book; OVERRIDE: book ticks (a); Khojak was the book-era longest tunnel; Tarbela is a dam, not a tunnel.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 26 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The largest water tunnel in Pakistan is _____
View answer & explanation Ans: Waarsak
Correct Answer: Waarsak
The largest water tunnel in Pakistan is Waarsak. Note: FLAG: only three options printed in the book.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 27 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Warsak multi project was started in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1960
Correct Answer: 1960
The verified answer is 1960.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 28 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Warsak Project is located on
View answer & explanation Ans: Kabul River
Correct Answer: Kabul River
The verified answer is Kabul River.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 29 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the height of Tarbela Dam?
View answer & explanation Ans: 143 m
Correct Answer: 143 m
143 m is the height of Tarbela Dam.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 30 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the storage capacity of Tarbela lake?
View answer & explanation Ans: 11.1 million acre feet
Correct Answer: 11.1 million acre feet
11.1 million acre feet is the storage capacity of Tarbela lake.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 31 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
On which river Kalabagh Dam is supposed to be built?
View answer & explanation Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
The verified answer is Indus.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 32 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Which is the biggest earth filled dam in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Terbela
Correct Answer: Terbela
The Terbela is the biggest earth filled dam in the world.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 33 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Which dam has the largest electricity generating potential in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: None of them
Correct Answer: None of them
None of them dam has the largest electricity generating potential in the world. Note: FLAG: the world's largest generating dam is China's Three Gorges, so "None of them" is the correct option, not Tarbela; OVERRIDE: book ticks (a); World's largest generating dam is China's Three Gorges, so None of them.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 34 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the total hydroelectricity production in Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: 6627 MW
Correct Answer: 6627 MW
6627 MW is the total hydroelectricity production in Pakistan.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 35 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the potential capacity of hydroelectricity production from river Indus, Jhelum and Chenab?
View answer & explanation Ans: 30000 MW
Correct Answer: 30000 MW
30000 MW is the potential capacity of hydroelectricity production from river Indus, Jhelum and Chenab.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 36 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the share of Tarbela in the total hydroelectricity production of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: 70%
Correct Answer: 70%
70% is the share of Tarbela in the total hydroelectricity production of Pakistan.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 37 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Malakand Dargai Project started its operation in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1938
Correct Answer: 1938
The verified answer is 1938.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 38 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Which is the oldest hydroelectricity projection Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Malakand Dargai
Correct Answer: Malakand Dargai
The Malakand Dargai is the oldest hydroelectricity projection Pakistan. Note: FLAG: Malakand Dargai (operating since 1938) is older than Warsak; OVERRIDE: book ticks (c); Malakand Dargai (operating since 1938) is older than Warsak.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 39 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the length of Tarbela Dam?
View answer & explanation Ans: 2744 m
Correct Answer: 2744 m
2744 m is the length of Tarbela Dam.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 40 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the height of Rawal Dam?
View answer & explanation Ans: 35 m
Correct Answer: 35 m
35 m is the height of Rawal Dam.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 41 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The length of Balloki is 502 meters. It is built on the river
View answer & explanation Ans: Ravi
Correct Answer: Ravi
The verified answer is Ravi.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 42 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the installed hydroelectricity generation capacity of Tarbela?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3478 MW
Correct Answer: 3478 MW
3478 MW is the installed hydroelectricity generation capacity of Tarbela.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 43 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Tarbela Dam was constructed in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1976
Correct Answer: 1976
The verified answer is 1976.
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Q 44 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Which is the second biggest dam in Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Mangla dam
Correct Answer: Mangla dam
The Mangla dam is the second biggest dam in Pakistan.
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Q 45 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the installed generation capacity of Mangla Dam?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1000 MW
Correct Answer: 1000 MW
1000 MW is the installed generation capacity of Mangla Dam.
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Q 46 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The share of Mangla in total hydroelectricity production is
View answer & explanation Ans: 20%
Correct Answer: 20%
The verified answer is 20%.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 47 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
On which river Mangla Dam is built?
View answer & explanation Ans: Jhelum
Correct Answer: Jhelum
The verified answer is Jhelum.
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Q 48 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
When Mangla Dam was completed?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1967
Correct Answer: 1967
1967.
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Q 49 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the height of Mangla Dam?
View answer & explanation Ans: 150 meters
Correct Answer: 150 meters
150 meters is the height of Mangla Dam. Note: FLAG: Mangla Dam is about 147 m high, not 110 m; OVERRIDE: book ticks (c); Mangla Dam is about 147 m high; 150 m is the closest offered option, not 110 m.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 50 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Warsak dam is located on
View answer & explanation Ans: River Kabul
Correct Answer: River Kabul
The verified answer is River Kabul.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 51 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the total generation capacity of Warsak Dam?
View answer & explanation Ans: 260 MW
Correct Answer: 260 MW
260 MW is the total generation capacity of Warsak Dam.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 52 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The share of Warsak dam in total hydroelectricity production is
View answer & explanation Ans: 4.8%
Correct Answer: 4.8%
The verified answer is 4.8%.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 53 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Warsak Dam was completed in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1960
Correct Answer: 1960
The verified answer is 1960.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 54 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Indicate the place from where upper Bari Doaab is originates?
View answer & explanation Ans: Madhpur (India)
Correct Answer: Madhpur (India)
The verified answer is Madhpur (India). Note: FLAG: Upper Bari Doab Canal originates at Madhopur Headworks, and this contradicts WPR 2 in this same section; only three options printed in the book; OVERRIDE: book ticks (c); Upper Bari Doab Canal originates at Madhopur Headworks (see also WPR2).
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 55 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Upper Chenab Canal takes off form the _____
View answer & explanation Ans: Head Marala
Correct Answer: Head Marala
Upper Chenab Canal takes off form the Head Marala. Note: FLAG: only three options printed in the book.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 56 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Trimmu Sidhnai canal takes water from Trimmu Barrage and discharges it into
View answer & explanation Ans: Ravi
Correct Answer: Ravi
The verified answer is Ravi.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 57 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The upper Bari Doaab was constructed in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1868
Correct Answer: 1868
The verified answer is 1868.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 58 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The Sidhnai Canals starts from the left bank of the Ravi at
View answer & explanation Ans: Sidhnai
Correct Answer: Sidhnai
The verified answer is Sidhnai.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 59 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Which are the two important canals of Chaj Doaab?
View answer & explanation Ans: Upper Jhelum and lower Jhelum
Correct Answer: Upper Jhelum and lower Jhelum
The Upper Jhelum and lower Jhelum is the two important canals of Chaj Doaab.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 60 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The Triple project was designed to carry surplus water from the Jhelum to Chenab and from Chenab to the
View answer & explanation Ans: Ravi
Correct Answer: Ravi
The verified answer is Ravi.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 61 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The link canal which irrigates the district of D.G. Khan and D.I. Khan starts from
View answer & explanation Ans: Chasma Barrage
Correct Answer: Chasma Barrage
The verified answer is Chasma Barrage. Note: FLAG: no tick visible on any option; the tick mark appears after the question stem; No book tick on any option (tick after stem); standard answer (Chashma Right Bank Canal off-takes at Chashma Barrage and irrigates D.G. Khan and D.I. Khan).
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 62 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The Upper Swat Canal starts from
View answer & explanation Ans: Malakand
Correct Answer: Malakand
The verified answer is Malakand.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 63 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What is the total length of seven canals built under Indus Water Treaty?
View answer & explanation Ans: 621 KM
Correct Answer: 621 KM
621 KM is the total length of seven canals built under Indus Water Treaty.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 64 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Which country has the largest irrigation system in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Pakistan
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan country has the largest irrigation system in the world.
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Q 65 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The origin of Upper Bari Doaab Canal is
View answer & explanation Ans: Chenab
Correct Answer: Chenab
The verified answer is Chenab.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 66 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The irrigation system of Balochistan plateau is called
View answer & explanation Ans: Karez
Correct Answer: Karez
The verified answer is Karez.
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Q 67 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
How many headworks have been constructed on River Sutlej?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4
Correct Answer: 4
4.
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Q 68 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Sulemanki Headworks is constructed on
View answer & explanation Ans: River Sutlej
Correct Answer: River Sutlej
The verified answer is River Sutlej.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 69 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Islam headworks is constructed on river
View answer & explanation Ans: Sutlej
Correct Answer: Sutlej
The verified answer is Sutlej.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 70 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What will be the installed power generation capacity of Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project which is located in the vicinity Muzaffarabad (AJ&K) and will be completed in November 2016.
View answer & explanation Ans: 969 MW
Correct Answer: 969 MW
969 MW will be the installed power generation capacity of Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project which is located in the vicinity Muzaffarabad (AJ&K) and will be completed in November 2016.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 71 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
What will be the installed power generation capacity of Tarbela 4th Extension?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1410 MW
Correct Answer: 1410 MW
1410 MW will be the installed power generation capacity of Tarbela 4th Extension.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 72 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Bunji, Hydropower project would be the largest Hydropower project of Pakistan with an installed capacity of _____ MW.
View answer & explanation Ans: 7100 MW
Correct Answer: 7100 MW
Bunji, Hydropower project would be the largest Hydropower project of Pakistan with an installed capacity of 7100 MW MW.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 73 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
The 4320 MW Dasu Hydropower Project is one of the cascade of water resources development projects conceived on _____ river.
View answer & explanation Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
The 4320 MW Dasu Hydropower Project is one of the cascade of water resources development projects conceived on Indus river.
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Q 74 Pakistan Studies Water & Power Resources
Munda Dam is an under-construction dam located on the _____ River which will generate 740 MW of hydroelectricity in 2017.
View answer & explanation Ans: Swat
Correct Answer: Swat
Munda Dam is an under-construction dam located on the Swat River which will generate 740 MW of hydroelectricity in 2017.
From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
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