current affairs MCQ #5971

What was the primary reason Pakistan sought to reactivate and expand CPEC's second phase despite criticism about debt sustainability?

current affairs MCQ #5971

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What was the primary reason Pakistan sought to reactivate and expand CPEC's second phase despite criticism about debt sustainability?

    • A) To acquire Chinese military technology under the corridor framework
    • B) To diversify away from Western financial systems entirely
    • C) To gain leverage against India in multilateral forums
    • D) To address chronic energy shortages and unemployment through industrial zones

    Answer: To address chronic energy shortages and unemployment through industrial zones

    Explanation: Pakistan's chief motivation for pushing CPEC Phase 2 was to use SEZs and industrial cooperation to address structural unemployment and chronic energy deficits, even as critics raised concerns about the long-term debt burden of CPEC loans.