CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Complete this Pakistan Affairs fact about Import & Export: "exports importance" corresponds to ______.
A. Rice
B. Imports of goods exceed exports of goods
C. Textiles and apparel
D. Leather and leather products
Correct Answer: C
Textiles and apparel is the correct completion. Textiles and clothing dominate Pakistan's merchandise exports.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Information technology services" is associated with which tested detail?
A. services exports
B. surgical goods
C. current account
D. trade balance
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "services exports". IT and software services contribute growing foreign-exchange earnings.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "It reduces dependence on a few products and markets" is associated with which tested detail?
A. exports importance
B. diversification
C. rice export
D. GSP Plus
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "diversification". A broader export base can make foreign earnings more resilient.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Make them cheaper in foreign-currency terms" is associated with which tested detail?
A. exports importance
B. exchange rate effect
C. major import fuel
D. GSP Plus
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "exchange rate effect". Exchange-rate depreciation can improve price competitiveness, though imported inputs may become costlier.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "European Union" is associated with which tested detail?
A. exchange rate effect
B. trade balance
C. rice export
D. GSP Plus
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "GSP Plus". EU GSP+ provides tariff preferences conditional on implementation of international conventions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Trade Development Authority of Pakistan" is associated with which tested detail?
A. GSP Plus
B. diversification
C. exchange rate effect
D. export promotion
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "export promotion". TDAP supports exporters, trade fairs and market development.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Federal Board of Revenue" is associated with which tested detail?
A. current account
B. surgical goods
C. customs agency
D. machinery
Correct Answer: C
The tested detail is "customs agency". Pakistan Customs operates under FBR.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "No" is associated with which tested detail?
A. rice export
B. diversification
C. machinery
D. current account
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "current account". Remittances affect the current account but are not exports of goods.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Imports of goods exceed exports of goods" is associated with which tested detail?
A. exports importance
B. services exports
C. trade balance
D. exchange rate effect
Correct Answer: C
The tested detail is "trade balance". A merchandise trade deficit occurs when import payments are larger than export receipts.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "They support investment and industrial production" is associated with which tested detail?
A. diversification
B. customs agency
C. machinery
D. major import fuel
Correct Answer: C
The tested detail is "machinery". Capital goods and machinery are needed for factories, infrastructure and technology.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Petroleum and energy products" is associated with which tested detail?
A. major import fuel
B. exports importance
C. sports goods
D. leather
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "major import fuel". Imported oil, LNG and related products create major foreign-exchange demand.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Leather and leather products" is associated with which tested detail?
A. diversification
B. services exports
C. leather
D. machinery
Correct Answer: C
The tested detail is "leather". Leather goods contribute to Pakistan's export basket.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Sialkot" is associated with which tested detail?
A. exports importance
B. surgical goods
C. major import fuel
D. sports goods
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "sports goods". Sialkot is a global center for footballs and other sports equipment.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Rice" is associated with which tested detail?
A. major import fuel
B. rice export
C. machinery
D. surgical goods
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "rice export". Pakistan is a major exporter of rice.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Within Import & Export, the answer "Textiles and apparel" is associated with which tested detail?
A. export promotion
B. machinery
C. exports importance
D. major import fuel
Correct Answer: C
The tested detail is "exports importance". Textiles and clothing dominate Pakistan's merchandise exports.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Which pairing is correct for the "services exports" aspect of Import & Export?
A. services exports — Leather and leather products
B. services exports — It reduces dependence on a few products and markets
C. services exports — Information technology services
D. services exports — No
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "services exports — Information technology services". IT and software services contribute growing foreign-exchange earnings.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Which pairing is correct for the "diversification" aspect of Import & Export?
A. diversification — Leather and leather products
B. diversification — Textiles and apparel
C. diversification — It reduces dependence on a few products and markets
D. diversification — Petroleum and energy products
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "diversification — It reduces dependence on a few products and markets". A broader export base can make foreign earnings more resilient.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Which pairing is correct for the "exchange rate effect" aspect of Import & Export?
A. exchange rate effect — Information technology services
B. exchange rate effect — No
C. exchange rate effect — Make them cheaper in foreign-currency terms
D. exchange rate effect — They support investment and industrial production
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "exchange rate effect — Make them cheaper in foreign-currency terms". Exchange-rate depreciation can improve price competitiveness, though imported inputs may become costlier.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Which pairing is correct for the "GSP Plus" aspect of Import & Export?
A. GSP Plus — Gwadar Free Zone
B. GSP Plus — Arabian Sea
C. GSP Plus — Sialkot
D. GSP Plus — European Union
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "GSP Plus — European Union". EU GSP+ provides tariff preferences conditional on implementation of international conventions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Import & Export
Which pairing is correct for the "export promotion" aspect of Import & Export?
A. export promotion — Trade Development Authority of Pakistan
B. export promotion — WAPDA
C. export promotion — SMEDA
D. export promotion — Federal Board of Revenue
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "export promotion — Trade Development Authority of Pakistan". TDAP supports exporters, trade fairs and market development.