The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is part of which larger initiative?
A) ASEAN Economic Integration
B) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
C) South Asian Free Trade Agreement
D) European Union Expansion Plan
Which Pakistani port is a key component of CPEC?
A) Karachi Port
B) Gwadar Port
C) Port Qasim
D) Pasni Port
What is the primary objective of CPEC?
A) Enhancing defense ties between China and Pakistan
B) Developing trade and infrastructure connectivity
C) Establishing military bases in South Asia
D) Increasing Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio
Which sector in Pakistan is expected to benefit the most from CPEC?
A) Agriculture
B) Manufacturing and energy
C) Space exploration
D) Pharmaceuticals
Which Chinese province is directly linked to Pakistan through CPEC?
A) Guangdong
B) Xinjiang
C) Fujian
D) Sichuan
What is the estimated value of the CPEC project?
A) $10 billion
B) $30 billion
C) $62 billion
D) $100 billion
Which type of energy projects are included in CPEC?
A) Nuclear energy
B) Hydropower, coal, wind, and solar
C) Geothermal energy
D) Oil refinery plants
Which of the following is a potential risk associated with CPEC?
A) Decreasing foreign trade
B) Rising external debt
C) Decline in infrastructure development
D) Increased terrorism threats in China
CPEC is expected to improve Pakistan’s connectivity with which region?
A) Latin America
B) East Asia
C) Central Asia and the Middle East
D) Australia
Which Pakistani city is a major hub for CPEC’s road network?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Quetta
D) Sukkur
Which financial institution has supported Pakistan’s infrastructure under CPEC?
A) World Bank
B) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) European Central Bank
What is a major concern for local businesses regarding CPEC?
A) Competition from Chinese companies
B) Declining exports
C) Lack of internet access
D) Rising oil prices
Which of the following is a strategic advantage of Gwadar Port under CPEC?
A) It is a deep-sea port with access to the Arabian Sea
B) It is closer to the United States
C) It reduces Pakistan’s reliance on air transportation
D) It is primarily used for passenger ships
CPEC has been criticized for which potential economic challenge?
A) Declining GDP growth
B) Heavy reliance on Chinese loans
C) Overproduction of agricultural goods
D) Decreasing employment opportunities
Which highway is considered the backbone of CPEC?
A) Motorway M2
B) Karakoram Highway
C) Grand Trunk Road
D) Sukkur Highway
CPEC aims to connect Pakistan with which international trade route?
A) Trans-Siberian Railway
B) Silk Road Economic Belt
C) North Atlantic Trade Corridor
D) Panama Canal
What is the expected impact of CPEC on Pakistan’s employment rate?
A) Increase in job opportunities
B) Mass layoffs in the energy sector
C) Decline in manufacturing jobs
D) No impact on the workforce
Which South Asian country has shown concerns over CPEC?
A) Bangladesh
B) Sri Lanka
C) India
D) Afghanistan
CPEC includes projects to develop which sector in Pakistan?
A) Space research
B) Transportation and logistics
C) Nuclear energy
D) Oil drilling in the Arctic
Which Pakistani province is most affected by CPEC’s infrastructure development?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which of the following is NOT a part of CPEC?
A) Gwadar Port Development
B) Lahore Metro Expansion
C) Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
D) Hydropower Projects
Which of the following is a long-term economic benefit of CPEC?
A) Decline in foreign investment
B) Reduced reliance on exports
C) Increased regional trade and industrialization
D) Rising unemployment
Which country besides China is actively interested in investing in CPEC projects?
A) Russia
B) Iran
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Japan
What role does CPEC play in Pakistan’s power sector?
A) It reduces dependency on fossil fuels
B) It promotes nuclear energy
C) It establishes new hydroelectric plants only
D) It doesn’t impact the energy sector
How has CPEC influenced Pakistan’s tourism industry?
A) Increased domestic and foreign tourism
B) Declined due to construction projects
C) No impact on tourism
D) Made travel more expensive
Which aspect of CPEC is crucial for Pakistan’s agricultural sector?
A) Increased access to water resources
B) Development of agro-based industries
C) Establishment of fishing hubs
D) Banning of foreign investment in agriculture
What is one of the geopolitical implications of CPEC?
A) It strengthens China’s influence in South Asia
B) It weakens Pakistan-China relations
C) It reduces China’s role in global trade
D) It isolates Pakistan from other regional powers
Which major energy project is included under CPEC?
A) Dasu Hydropower Project
B) Sahiwal Coal Power Plant
C) Tarbela Dam Expansion
D) Mangla Dam Reconstruction
Which country sees CPEC as a challenge to its regional influence?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) India
D) UAE
