Sample Quizzes For Preparation: Secondary and Tertiary Industries: Difference Between Large-Scale, Small-Scale and Cottage Industry
O Level And IGCSE Pakistan Studies – The Environment of Pakistan
Quiz: Secondary and Tertiary Industries in Pakistan
1. Which of the following is an example of a large-scale industry in Pakistan?
A. Carpet weaving
B. Hand embroidery
C. Fertiliser production
D. Pottery
2. Which of the following is an example of a cottage industry?
A. Iron and steel
B. Oil refining
C. Carpet weaving
D. Cement production
3. Which industry is considered the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and exports?
A. Fertiliser
B. Cotton textile industry
C. Cement
D. Sports goods
4. What is the main raw material for the cement industry?
A. Iron ore
B. Limestone
C. Sugarcane
D. Cotton
5. Which city is the main hub of Pakistan’s textile industry?
A. Karachi
B. Sialkot
C. Faisalabad
D. Quetta
6. The process of separating cotton from seeds is known as:
A. Weaving
B. Spinning
C. Ginning
D. Dyeing
7. Sugar mills are usually located close to sugarcane fields because:
A. Sugarcane is perishable
B. They require cheap labour
C. They need electricity
D. They need water supply
8. Which of the following is a major problem of the sugar industry?
A. Shortage of limestone
B. High production cost and low productivity
C. Shortage of cotton
D. Lack of demand
9. Multan is famous for which cottage industry product?
A. Sports goods
B. Pottery and ceramics
C. Surgical instruments
D. Cement
10. Which industry uses natural gas as its main raw material?
A. Oil refining
B. Fertiliser
C. Cement
D. Sugar
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11. The Pakistan Steel Mills were built with the help of:
A. USA
B. Soviet Union
C. China
D. Saudi Arabia
12. Where are Pakistan’s main oil refineries located?
A. Lahore and Multan
B. Karachi and Rawalpindi
C. Faisalabad and Hyderabad
D. Quetta and Gwadar
13. Which city is world famous for manufacturing footballs?
A. Karachi
B. Sialkot
C. Lahore
D. Peshawar
14. Which Pakistani city produces surgical instruments for export?
A. Hyderabad
B. Sialkot
C. Rawalpindi
D. Multan
15. What is the biggest problem of the steel industry?
A. Surplus iron ore
B. Reliance on imported raw materials and poor management
C. Lack of demand
D. Too much investment
16. Which of the following industries is a seasonal industry?
A. Fertiliser
B. Cement
C. Sugar
D. Oil refining
17. Which province is the main producer of limestone for cement?
A. Punjab and KPK
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
18. The One Unit policy (1955) also aimed to support which sector indirectly?
A. Cottage industries
B. Agricultural irrigation
C. Large-scale industries through better governance
D. Oil refining
19. Which factor helps Pakistan’s crafts and cottage industries to survive?
A. Heavy foreign investment
B. Cheap local raw materials and skilled labour
C. Mechanisation
D. High technology
20. Why is tourism considered a tertiary industry?
A. It extracts minerals
B. It provides a service to people
C. It grows crops
D. It produces textiles
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21. Which tourist site is located in northern Pakistan?
A. Mohenjo-Daro
B. Badshahi Mosque
C. Hunza Valley
D. Makli Graves
22. Which industry is heavily dependent on sugarcane supply?
A. Fertiliser
B. Sugar refining
C. Oil refining
D. Cement
23. The FIFA World Cup footballs are made in:
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Sialkot
D. Faisalabad
24. Which energy source shortage creates problems for the fertiliser industry?
A. Coal
B. Natural gas
C. Oil
D. Hydroelectricity
25. Which factor is most important for the cement industry location?
A. Labour
B. Raw material (limestone availability)
C. Exports
D. Banking
26. Which is the largest province by area that produces cotton and sugarcane?
A. Sindh
B. Punjab
C. Balochistan
D. KPK
27. Why is oil refining important for Pakistan?
A. It provides direct employment to farmers
B. It makes imported crude oil usable as petrol, diesel, kerosene
C. It increases limestone availability
D. It reduces coal demand
28. Which industry produces forceps, syringes and scissors?
A. Fertiliser
B. Surgical instruments
C. Sports goods
D. Cement
29. Which of the following is a major problem for tourism development?
A. Lack of demand
B. Security issues and poor infrastructure
C. Excess of hotels
D. Too many foreign tourists
30. The cottage industry contributes to Pakistan’s economy mainly by:
A. Providing jobs in rural areas and exports of handicrafts
B. Building large dams
C. Reducing imports of iron and steel
D. Providing fertilisers
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Answer key and explanations
1. C – Fertiliser is large-scale, mechanised industry.
2. C – Carpet weaving is traditional cottage industry.
3. B – Cotton textile industry is backbone of economy.
4. B – Limestone is the key raw material for cement.
5. C – Faisalabad is hub of textiles.
6. C – Cotton ginning = separating cotton from seeds.
7. A – Cane must be processed quickly before it spoils.
8. B – Sugar industry faces low productivity and high cost.
9. B – Multan is famous for pottery.
10. B – Fertiliser depends on natural gas.
11. B – Steel Mills built with Soviet Union support.
12. B – Main refineries at Karachi and Rawalpindi.
13. B – Sialkot produces world-famous footballs.
14. B – Sialkot is surgical instruments hub.
15. B – Relies on imports, mismanagement, losses.
16. C – Sugar industry seasonal with cane harvest.
17. A – Punjab and KPK are main limestone producers.
18. C – One Unit indirectly aimed at strengthening industry.
19. B – Survival due to local raw materials and skilled labour.
20. B – Tourism provides services, not goods.
21. C – Hunza Valley in northern Pakistan.
22. B – Sugar refining depends on sugarcane.
23. C – Made in Sialkot.
24. B – Fertiliser industry relies on natural gas.
25. B – Limestone availability is essential.
26. B – Punjab produces most cotton, sugarcane.
27. B – Refineries convert crude oil into usable fuels.
28. B – Surgical instruments industry in Sialkot.
29. B – Security and infrastructure are main problems.
30. A – Cottage industries provide rural jobs, handicraft exports.