CPEC | MCQs

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The Karakoram Highway is a key route in CPEC.

It connecting Pakistan with China through the Khunjerab Pass.

It is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its high-altitude engineering.

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CPEC was formally launched on 20 Arpil 2015 with the value of $46 billion.

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework of regional connectivity.

China Pakistan Economic Corridor is journey towards economic rationalization in the globalized world.

ND23-6-2023

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• China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework for regional connectivity. CPEC  not only benefits China and Pakistan, but also has a positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan, the Central Asian Republic, and the region.
  
• CEPAC Established in 22 May 2013 (9 years ago)
• Budget China Development Bank
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
• Silk Road Fund

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CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) is a major component of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),

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The Gawadar International Airport was constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

It is the largest airport in Pakistan by area

Occupying 4,300 acres (17 km2) of land

Opened 20 January 2025

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In 2023, CPEC entered Phase II, focusing on industrialization, socio-economic development, and agriculture after completing Early Harvest Projects.

This phase emphasizes high-quality growth through special economic zones, industrial parks, and science & technology initiatives.

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Primary Goal of CPEC:

A flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CPEC focuses on infrastructure and energy development in Pakistan.

Key projects include highways (e.g., Karakoram Highway), ports (Gwadar), and power plants (coal, solar, hydro).

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CPEC aims to build highways, railways, and pipelines linking Gwadar to Kashgar (Xinjiang).

The total length of the corridor is approximately 2700 km.

It's a key part of China–Pakistan relations.

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Originally valued at $46 billion, the value of CPEC projects was $62 billion as of 2020.

By 2022, Chinese investment in Pakistan had risen to $65 billion.

China refers to this project as the revival of the Silk Road.

CPEC is a collection of infrastructure projects that are under construction throughout Pakistan since 2013.