Expert Pakistan quiz on GDP, Gwadar, Sui gas, exports, UNESCO sites and rare geography facts.
1. Pakistan contributes what percentage of the world cotton production?
💡 Pakistan is one of the world top 5 cotton producers contributing about 5% of global cotton production.
2. The Sui gas field was discovered in which year?
💡 The Sui natural gas field in Balochistan was discovered in 1952 and has been producing since 1955.
3. How much of Pakistan land is arable (farmable)?
💡 Approximately 28% of Pakistan total land area is arable — making agriculture a major sector.
4. Pakistan largest salt mine is located at?
💡 The Khewra Salt Mine in Jhelum district is the world second largest salt mine and Pakistan largest.
5. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Pakistan have?
💡 Pakistan has 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mohenjo-daro, Taxila, Rohtas Fort, Lahore Fort, Shalimar Gardens and Makli Necropolis.
6. The Gawadar Port was purchased from Oman in which year?
💡 Pakistan bought Gwadar from Oman on 8 September 1958 for $3 million — now a key CPEC port.
7. Pakistan total installed electricity generation capacity is approximately?
💡 Pakistan total installed electricity generation capacity is approximately 45,000 MW as of recent years.
8. Pakistan total external debt is approximately?
💡 Pakistan total external debt is approximately $100-130 billion as of recent years.
9. The Cholistan Desert is also known as?
💡 Cholistan Desert is also known as Rohi (meaning land of desolation) by locals.
10. Which organization manages the Hajj operations of Pakistani pilgrims?
💡 The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony manages Hajj operations for Pakistanis.
11. Derawar Fort is located in which Pakistani desert?
💡 The magnificent Derawar Fort is located in the Cholistan Desert of Bahawalpur district Punjab.
12. The Wakhan Corridor (narrow strip of Afghanistan) prevents Pakistan sharing a border with?
💡 The Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan prevents Pakistan from sharing a direct border with Tajikistan.
13. Pakistan main exports include cotton and textiles which account for approximately what percentage?
💡 Textile and clothing exports account for approximately 60% of Pakistan total export earnings.
14. The Kalabagh Dam controversy is about a proposed dam on which river?
💡 The controversial Kalabagh Dam is proposed on the Indus River near Kalabagh in Punjab/KPK border.
15. Which Pakistani city has the highest altitude?
💡 Skardu at approximately 2,228 meters is one of the highest altitude cities in Pakistan.
16. Pakistan natural gas production comes mainly from which province?
💡 Balochistan has Pakistan largest natural gas reserves — Sui gas field is the largest.
17. The total length of Indus River is approximately?
💡 The Indus River is approximately 3,180 km long — one of the longest rivers in Asia.
18. Pakistan GDP per capita (nominal) is approximately?
💡 Pakistan GDP per capita is approximately $1,500 USD making it a lower-middle income country.
19. The Makli Necropolis is located near which city?
💡 The Makli Necropolis near Thatta in Sindh is one of the world largest funeral sites and a UNESCO Heritage Site.
20. The Neelum-Jhelum Hydroelectric Project has a capacity of?
💡 The Neelum-Jhelum Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 969 MW.