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Lasbela District is located in the northern part of Pakistan.
Answer: False
Lasbela District is situated in the south-east of Balochistan, Pakistan, not the northern part.
Lasbela District experiences a cold desert climate with very low summer temperatures.
Answer: False
Lasbela District has a hot and humid subtropical climate, with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 45 degrees Celsius, not a cold desert climate.
The annual rainfall in Lasbela District is typically between 200 and 300 millimeters.
Answer: False
Lasbela District receives scarce rainfall, typically ranging between 60 and 100 millimeters annually, not 200-300 millimeters.
The Kirthar Mountains are a geographical feature found in the eastern part of Lasbela District.
Answer: False
The Kirthar Mountains are mentioned as being in Kanraj Tehsil within Lasbela District, but the source does not specify their location as exclusively eastern.
The total area of Lasbela District is approximately 15,153 square miles.
Answer: False
The total area of Lasbela District is 15,153 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 5,851 square miles.
The Hingol River originates within Lasbela District.
Answer: False
The Hingol River originates in Awaran District and flows through Lasbela District, rather than originating within Lasbela itself.
The 'Princess of Hope' is a historical fort located in Hingol National Park.
Answer: False
The 'Princess of Hope' is a natural rock formation within Hingol National Park, not a historical fort.
The Wirhab River is one of the main rivers flowing through Lasbela District.
Answer: True
The Wirhab River is identified as one of the main rivers flowing through Lasbela District.
The district of Lasbela is located approximately 100 miles east of Karachi.
Answer: False
Lasbela District is located approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northwest of Karachi, not east.
Lasbela District is situated within which Pakistani province?
Answer: Balochistan
Lasbela District is located within the province of Balochistan, Pakistan.
What type of climate does Lasbela District generally experience?
Answer: Hot and humid subtropical climate
Lasbela District generally experiences a hot and humid subtropical climate.
Which of the following rivers originates in Awaran District and flows through Lasbela?
Answer: Hingol River
The Hingol River originates in Awaran District and flows through Lasbela District on its course to the Arabian Sea.
What is the total area of Lasbela District in square miles?
Answer: 5,851
The total area of Lasbela District is 5,851 square miles (15,153 square kilometers).
Which of the following is a coastal geographical feature of Lasbela District along the Arabian Sea?
Answer: Sonmiani Bay
Sonmiani Bay is a coastal geographical feature of Lasbela District along the Arabian Sea.
What was the approximate distance of Lasbela District from Karachi?
Answer: 100 kilometers northwest
Lasbela District is located approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Karachi.
The 'Princess of Hope' is a natural rock formation located within which national park?
Answer: Hingol National Park
The 'Princess of Hope' is a natural rock formation located within Hingol National Park.
Lasbela District's economy relies heavily on fishing, agriculture, and livestock rearing.
Answer: True
The economy of Lasbela District is indeed primarily sustained by fishing, agriculture, and livestock rearing, supplemented by mineral extraction and industrial activities.
Limestone and gypsum are the primary minerals extracted in Lasbela District.
Answer: True
Limestone and gypsum are the principal minerals extracted in Lasbela District, contributing to its industrial sector.
Which of the following is NOT a primary economic activity in Lasbela District?
Answer: Tourism
Primary economic activities in Lasbela District include fishing, agriculture, and livestock rearing. Tourism is not listed as a primary economic driver.
Which minerals are notably extracted in Lasbela District?
Answer: Limestone and Gypsum
Limestone and gypsum are the primary minerals extracted in Lasbela District.
Balochi and Lasi are the principal languages spoken in Lasbela District.
Answer: True
Balochi and Lasi, a dialect of Sindhi, are indeed the principal languages spoken in Lasbela District, reflecting its diverse linguistic heritage.
According to the 2023 Pakistani census, the population of Lasbela District was over 750,000.
Answer: False
The 2023 census recorded the population of Lasbela District as 680,977, which is not over 750,000.
The population density of Lasbela District is approximately 120 people per square kilometer.
Answer: False
The population density of Lasbela District is approximately 45 people per square kilometer (120 people per square mile).
Over 60% of Lasbela District's population lives in urban areas, according to the 2023 census.
Answer: False
According to the 2023 census, 48.55% of Lasbela District's population resides in urban areas, not over 60%.
The overall literacy rate in Lasbela District is recorded at over 50% in the 2023 census.
Answer: False
The overall literacy rate in Lasbela District, according to the 2023 census, is 36.47%, not over 50%.
In the 1951 Census, Balochi was the majority language spoken in the former state of Las Bela.
Answer: False
During the 1951 Census, Sindhi was the majority language spoken in the former state of Las Bela, with Balochi spoken by a smaller percentage.
By the 2023 census, the share of Sindhi speakers in Lasbela had increased significantly while Balochi speakers decreased.
Answer: False
By the 2023 census, the share of Sindhi speakers fell to 9.96%, while the share of Balochi speakers increased significantly to 75.32%.
Islam is the predominant religion in Lasbela District, adhered to by over 98% of the population.
Answer: False
Islam is the predominant religion, adhered to by 96.55% of the population according to the 2023 census, not over 98%.
Hinduism is practiced by approximately 5% of the population in Lasbela District, based on the 2023 census.
Answer: False
Hinduism is practiced by 2.92% of the population in Lasbela District, according to the 2023 census, not approximately 5%.
Christianity is adhered to by 0.37% of the population in Lasbela District according to the 2023 census.
Answer: True
Christianity is adhered to by 0.37% of the population in Lasbela District, as indicated by the 2023 census data.
The 'Historical population' table tracks demographic changes in Lasbela from 1951 to 2023.
Answer: True
The 'Historical population' table indeed tracks demographic changes in Lasbela from 1951 to 2023, providing data on population growth and trends.
The pie chart on languages shows Sindhi as the dominant language in Lasbela District in 2023.
Answer: False
The 2023 language pie chart indicates Balochi as the dominant language, with Sindhi spoken by a smaller percentage.
The bar chart on religions indicates that Hinduism is the second most prevalent religion in Lasbela District.
Answer: True
The religion bar chart shows Islam as predominant, followed by Hinduism as the second most prevalent religion in Lasbela District.
Lakhra Tehsil had the lowest literacy rate among all tehsils in Lasbela District in 2023.
Answer: True
Lakhra Tehsil recorded the lowest literacy rate (15.31%) among all tehsils in Lasbela District in 2023.
What was the approximate population of Lasbela District according to the 2023 census?
Answer: 680,977
The 2023 census reported the population of Lasbela District to be 680,977.
According to the 1951 Census, what was the majority language spoken in the former state of Las Bela?
Answer: Sindhi
In the 1951 Census, Sindhi was the majority language spoken in the former state of Las Bela.
What is the literacy rate for females in Lasbela District according to the 2023 census?
Answer: 26.48%
The female literacy rate in Lasbela District, according to the 2023 census, is 26.48%.
By the 2023 census, what percentage of Lasbela District's population spoke Balochi?
Answer: 75.32%
According to the 2023 census, 75.32% of Lasbela District's population spoke Balochi.
What is the approximate population density of Lasbela District based on the 2023 census?
Answer: 45 people per square kilometer
Based on the 2023 census data, the population density of Lasbela District is approximately 45 people per square kilometer.
What percentage of Lasbela District's population adheres to Islam according to the 2023 census?
Answer: 96.55%
According to the 2023 census, 96.55% of Lasbela District's population adheres to Islam.
How has the linguistic landscape of Lasbela District changed significantly between the 1951 Census and the 2023 census?
Answer: Balochi speakers increased significantly, becoming dominant, while Sindhi speakers decreased.
Between the 1951 and 2023 censuses, Balochi speakers increased significantly to become dominant, while Sindhi speakers decreased.
What percentage of Lasbela District's population resides in urban areas according to the 2023 census?
Answer: 48.55%
As per the 2023 census, 48.55% of Lasbela District's population resides in urban areas.
What is the overall literacy rate in Lasbela District according to the 2023 census?
Answer: 36.47%
The overall literacy rate in Lasbela District, according to the 2023 census, is 36.47%.
What is the male literacy rate in Lasbela District according to the 2023 census?
Answer: 45.86%
The male literacy rate in Lasbela District, according to the 2023 census, is 45.86%.
Which of the following is NOT a principal language spoken in Lasbela District?
Answer: Pashto
The principal languages spoken in Lasbela District are Balochi and Lasi (a dialect of Sindhi); Pashto is not listed as a principal language.
What does the bar chart titled 'Religions in Lasbela district (2023)' indicate about the Christian population?
Answer: It represents 0.37% of the population.
The bar chart indicates that Christians represent 0.37% of the population in Lasbela District according to the 2023 census.
What percentage of the population in Lasbela District adheres to Hinduism according to the 2023 census?
Answer: 2.92%
According to the 2023 census, 2.92% of the population in Lasbela District adheres to Hinduism.
The Aliani family rose to prominence in Lasbela during the 19th century.
Answer: False
The Aliani family of Jamotes rose to prominence in the 18th century, not the 19th century.
In the early 7th century CE, the ruler of Armanbel was a Hindu named Samani.
Answer: False
The ruler of Armanbel in the early 7th century CE was a Buddhist named Samani, not a Hindu.
Muhammad ibn al-Qasim's invasion route of Sindh did not pass through the area of Lasbela District.
Answer: False
Muhammad ibn al-Qasim's invasion route of Sindh did pass through the area of Lasbela District.
The Sumra and Samma dynasties are believed to have controlled Lasbela after the Caliphate period.
Answer: True
Historical accounts suggest that the Sumra and Samma dynasties controlled Lasbela following the Caliphate period.
After the Arghun period, the Burfat clan was the sole ruling entity in Lasbela.
Answer: False
After the Arghun period, several local clans, including the Burfat, Gujars, Runjha, and Gunga, are believed to have held semi-independent control, not solely the Burfat clan.
Jam Ali, chief of the Jamote tribe, established control over Lasbela in 1742-1743 with the support of the Khan of Kalat.
Answer: True
Jam Ali, the chief of the Jamote tribe, secured control over Lasbela in 1742-1743 with the backing of the Khan of Kalat.
The rule of the Jamotes in Lasbela concluded with the accession of the state to Afghanistan in 1947.
Answer: False
The rule of the Jamotes concluded with the accession of the state to Pakistan in 1947, not Afghanistan.
Gondrani, also known as Sheher-e-Roghan, is a modern industrial complex in Lasbela District.
Answer: False
Gondrani, or Sheher-e-Roghan, is described as an ancient settlement carved into rock formations, not a modern industrial complex.
The Jamotes ruled Lasbela for approximately two centuries.
Answer: True
The Jamotes, starting with Jam Ali in 1742-1743, ruled Lasbela until 1947, a period of approximately 205 years, which is about two centuries.
Which historical figure's invasion route included Lasbela District during the Arab conquest of Sindh?
Answer: Muhammad ibn al-Qasim
Muhammad ibn al-Qasim's invasion route during the Arab conquest of Sindh passed through Lasbela District.
Which dynasty is believed to have controlled Lasbela after the Caliphate period, before the Arghuns?
Answer: Samma
The Sumra and Samma dynasties are believed to have controlled Lasbela after the Caliphate period.
Who established control over Lasbela in the mid-18th century with the support of the Khan of Kalat?
Answer: Jam Ali
Jam Ali, chief of the Jamote tribe, established control over Lasbela in 1742-1743 with the support of the Khan of Kalat.
What historical event is associated with Muhammad ibn al-Qasim's passage through Lasbela District?
Answer: The Arab conquest of Sindh
Muhammad ibn al-Qasim's passage through Lasbela District is associated with the Arab conquest of Sindh.
Which local clans are mentioned as holding semi-independent control over Lasbela after the Arghun period?
Answer: Gujars, Runjha, Gunga, and Burfat
Following the Arghun period, clans such as the Gujars, Runjha, Gunga, and Burfat are believed to have held semi-independent control over Lasbela.
In the early 7th century CE, the ruler of Armanbel was a Buddhist named Samani, who was a descendant of governors appointed by whom?
Answer: The Maharaja of Sind
Samani, the ruler of Armanbel in the early 7th century CE, was a descendant of governors appointed by the Maharaja of Sind.
Which of the following is a correct statement about the administrative history of Lasbela District?
Answer: It was combined with Karachi in 1960 to form the Karachi-Bela Division.
In 1960, Lasbela was combined with Karachi to form the Karachi-Bela Division, before being returned to the Kalat Division in 1972.
The rise of which family marked a clearer period in Lasbela's early history during the 18th century?
Answer: The Aliani family
The rise of the Aliani family of Jamotes in the 18th century marked a period where Lasbela's early history became clearer.
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the historical rulers of Lasbela?
Answer: Shah Hussein Arghun took control in 1523.
Shah Hussein Arghun overthrew the Samma dynasty and took control in 1523.
The administrative headquarters of Lasbela District is the city of Karachi.
Answer: False
The administrative headquarters of Lasbela District is Uthal, not Karachi.
In 1960, Lasbela was merged with the Kalat Division.
Answer: False
In 1960, Lasbela was combined with Karachi to form the Karachi-Bela Division; it was returned to the Kalat Division in 1972.
Hub District was created in 2022 and was previously part of the Makran District.
Answer: False
Hub District was created in 2022 and was carved out from Lasbela District, not Makran District.
Lasbela District is divided into six administrative tehsils.
Answer: False
Lasbela District is divided into five administrative tehsils: Uthal, Lakhra, Bela, Kanraj, and Liari.
Uthal, the administrative headquarters, hosts the Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Science (LUAWMS).
Answer: True
Uthal, serving as the administrative headquarters, is indeed the location of the Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Science (LUAWMS).
Uthal Tehsil has a larger population than Bela Tehsil according to the 2023 census.
Answer: False
According to the 2023 census, Bela Tehsil (129,264) has a larger population than Uthal Tehsil (88,933).
Kanraj Tehsil has the smallest area among all tehsils in Lasbela District.
Answer: True
Kanraj Tehsil, with an area of 1,190 square kilometers, is indeed the smallest tehsil in Lasbela District.
The 'See also' section provides links to administrative divisions like districts and tehsils within Pakistan.
Answer: True
The 'See also' section indeed lists related administrative divisions such as districts and tehsils within Pakistan, providing further context.
What is the primary administrative headquarters of Lasbela District?
Answer: Uthal
The town of Uthal serves as the administrative headquarters for Lasbela District.
What administrative change occurred in 1960 involving Lasbela District?
Answer: It was combined with Karachi to form the Karachi-Bela Division.
In 1960, Lasbela was combined with Karachi to form the Karachi-Bela Division.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a tehsil within Lasbela District?
Answer: Gwadar Tehsil
Gwadar Tehsil is not listed among the five tehsils of Lasbela District; the listed tehsils are Uthal, Lakhra, Bela, Kanraj, and Liari.
Which educational institution located in Uthal focuses on agriculture, water, and marine sciences?
Answer: Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Science (LUAWMS)
The Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Science (LUAWMS) is located in Uthal and specializes in these fields.
Which tehsil has the smallest geographical area within Lasbela District?
Answer: Kanraj Tehsil (1,190 sq km)
Kanraj Tehsil, with an area of 1,190 sq km, is the smallest tehsil in Lasbela District.
Which tehsil had a population of 46,744 according to the 2023 census?
Answer: Lakhra Tehsil
Lakhra Tehsil had a population of 46,744 according to the 2023 census.
What is the approximate area of Bela Tehsil in square kilometers?
Answer: 1,527 sq km
Bela Tehsil has an approximate area of 1,527 square kilometers.
The Cnergyico oil refinery in Hub was established in 2014 and can process 120,000 barrels of oil daily.
Answer: True
The Cnergyico oil refinery in Hub was established in 2014 and possesses a processing capacity of 120,000 barrels of oil per day.
The power station adjacent to the Cnergyico refinery generates approximately 1000 MW of power.
Answer: False
The power station adjacent to the Cnergyico refinery generates approximately 1350 MW of power, not 1000 MW.
What is the capacity of the Cnergyico oil refinery established in Hub, Lasbela District?
Answer: 120,000 barrels per day
The Cnergyico oil refinery in Hub has the capacity to process 120,000 barrels of oil per day.
What is the power generation capacity of the power station adjacent to the Cnergyico refinery in Hub?
Answer: 1350 MW
The power station adjacent to the Cnergyico refinery in Hub generates approximately 1350 MW of power.
The Bibliography section lists external websites for further information on Lasbela District.
Answer: True
The Bibliography section lists sources used to compile the information, including references for further research and verification.