Unit 15: Common Chemical Industries in Pakistan

41. Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry is known for producing:

a) Generic drugs
b) Patented drugs
c) Herbal medicines
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Generic drugs

42. Which of the following industries in Pakistan uses lime as a key raw material?

a) Cement industry
b) Steel industry
c) Glass industry
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

43. The primary application of hydrochloric acid in Pakistan’s chemical industry is in:

a) Pickling of steel
b) Manufacturing of PVC
c) Water treatment
d) Fertilizer production
Answer: a) Pickling of steel

44. The main chemical used in the production of synthetic detergents in Pakistan is:

a) Sodium tripolyphosphate
b) Sodium chloride
c) Sodium carbonate
d) Sodium sulfate
Answer: a) Sodium tripolyphosphate

45. Which of the following chemicals is used as a preservative in the food industry in Pakistan?

a) Sodium benzoate
b) Potassium nitrate
c) Calcium propionate
d) Sodium bicarbonate
Answer: a) Sodium benzoate

46. The production of which material is a significant part of Pakistan’s industrial output in the construction sector?

a) Cement
b) Glass
c) Aluminum
d) Plastic
Answer: a) Cement

47. Which Pakistani city is renowned for its production of fertilizers?

a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Sahiwal
d) Peshawar
Answer: c) Sahiwal

48. The chemical used in Pakistan’s paper industry for pulping is:

a) Sodium hydroxide
b) Sulfur dioxide
c) Hydrogen peroxide
d) Calcium carbonate
Answer: a) Sodium hydroxide

49. Which industry in Pakistan benefits from the use of natural gas as a feedstock?

a) Fertilizer industry
b) Textile industry
c) Cement industry
d) Pharmaceutical industry
Answer: a) Fertilizer industry

50. The primary environmental issue associated with the chemical industry in Pakistan is:

a) Air pollution
b) Water pollution
c) Soil contamination
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above