Unit 15: Common Chemical Industries in Pakistan

1. The largest chemical industry in Pakistan is related to the production of:

a) Fertilizers
b) Cement
c) Pharmaceuticals
d) Textiles
Answer: a) Fertilizers

2. Which of the following is a major product of the fertilizer industry in Pakistan?

a) Urea
b) Ammonium nitrate
c) Calcium phosphate
d) Potassium sulfate
Answer: a) Urea

3. The primary raw material for the cement industry in Pakistan is:

a) Limestone
b) Sandstone
c) Gypsum
d) Clay
Answer: a) Limestone

4. Which city is known as the “Textile City” of Pakistan?

a) Lahore
b) Faisalabad
c) Karachi
d) Sialkot
Answer: b) Faisalabad

5. The production of which chemical is crucial for the soap and detergent industry in Pakistan?

a) Sodium hydroxide
b) Sulfuric acid
c) Ethanol
d) Methanol
Answer: a) Sodium hydroxide

6. Which of the following industries is a major contributor to Pakistan’s GDP?

a) Chemical industry
b) Textile industry
c) Pharmaceutical industry
d) Oil refining industry
Answer: b) Textile industry

7. What is the primary chemical used in the production of glass in Pakistan?

a) Silicon dioxide
b) Sodium carbonate
c) Calcium carbonate
d) Magnesium oxide
Answer: a) Silicon dioxide

8. Pakistan is one of the largest producers of which mineral, essential for the cement industry?

a) Gypsum
b) Limestone
c) Dolomite
d) Silica
Answer: b) Limestone

9. The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan heavily relies on which type of raw material?

a) Organic chemicals
b) Inorganic chemicals
c) Polymers
d) Natural gases
Answer: a) Organic chemicals

10. Which type of fertilizer is most commonly produced in Pakistan?

a) Nitrogenous
b) Phosphatic
c) Potassic
d) Micronutrient
Answer: a) Nitrogenous