Indus | MCQs

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The Kabul River empties into the Indus River near Attock, Pakistan.

It is the main river in eastern Afghanistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

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At the time of Partition in 1947, British India had 921 industries in total.

Out of these, only 34 industries were located in the territories that became Pakistan, showing the economic disparity Pakistan faced initially.

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Karachi Steel Mill was established on the 2nd of July, 1968, and the government decided to sponsor a state-owned Karachi steel mill.

It was a separate corporation according to the Act of 1913.

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The Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation colloquially referred to as Pak Steels

Predecessor: Karachi Steel Projects

Founded: 30 December 1973 (49 years ago)

Headquarters: Karachi

It was founded on 2nd July 1973 by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

The completion of the Steel Mill was launched by General Zia Ul Haq on 15 January 1985.

Steel Mill was established with the support of Russia.

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Archaeologists have discovered approximately 3000 Indus Valley seals at various sites.

These seals often feature animals and script.

They were likely used for trade and identification.

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China and Pakistan broke ground on the Allama Iqbal Industrial City (AIIC) in Faisalabad on January 3, 2020

The AIIC is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that is being developed as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

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The culture of Sindh roots in the Indus Valley Civilization.

It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, dating back to 3300 BCE.

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PIDC stands for Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation

PIDC is a state corporation of Pakistan working under the Ministry of Industries and Production.

It was established in 1952. 

PIDC's Subsidiary: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company

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Raw materials are essential as they provide the basic inputs needed for industries to manufacture goods.

Availability of raw materials reduces production costs and supports sustained industrial growth.

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The Indus River is the lifeline of Pakistan’s agriculture, supporting the largest irrigation system.

It irrigates vast lands in Punjab and Sindh, making it crucial for food production and economy.

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Porali River is not a part of the Indus River system; it flows in Balochistan and drains into the Arabian Sea separately.

Bolan, Chenab, and Panjkora are all tributaries of the Indus River system in Pakistan.