SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2022 - 10 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q38

Which of the following is a sea port of Pakistan?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Gwadar.

One of the major seaports of Pakistan is the Port of Karachi, located on the Arabian Sea near the city of Karachi in Sindh province. It is the largest and busiest seaport in Pakistan, handling about 60% of the nation’s cargo. The port plays a vital role in Pakistan’s economy by supporting trade and maritime logistics. It has modern facilities and is well-connected to the hinterland via road and rail. Other notable seaports include Port Qasim, located near Karachi, and Gwadar Port in Balochistan, which is being developed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for strategic and economic purposes.