geography MCQ #11972

Which district of Balochistan is known as the chromite capital of Pakistan due to its vast chromite reserves?

geography MCQ #11972

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which district of Balochistan is known as the chromite capital of Pakistan due to its vast chromite reserves?

    • A) Muslimbagh (Khanozai)
    • B) Dalbandin
    • C) Khuzdar
    • D) Turbat

    Answer: Muslimbagh (Khanozai)

    Explanation: Muslimbagh (also known as Khanozai) in Zhob district of Balochistan is Pakistan's chromite capital, sitting atop some of the largest chromite deposits in Asia. Chromite, the primary ore of chromium, is essential for producing stainless steel and other alloys, and Muslimbagh's reserves have been commercially exploited for decades.