Correct Answer:
B. Faisalabad
Foundational Concept: This question relates to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its impact on regional development, specifically identifying key economic zones.
Correct Answer:
- B: Faisalabad is the correct answer. Faisalabad, known as the "Manchester of Pakistan" for its textile industry, is a major beneficiary of CPEC investment, particularly through the establishment of the Allama Iqbal Industrial City, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under CPEC.
Incorrect Options:
- A: Lahore is a major city and capital of Punjab, but while it benefits from CPEC infrastructure projects, Faisalabad is specifically highlighted for its CPEC-driven economic zone.
- C: Rawalpindi is a significant city near the capital Islamabad, but it is not the primary location for a major CPEC economic zone in Punjab.
- D: Multan is an important city in southern Punjab, but it does not host a CPEC-designated economic zone to the same extent as Faisalabad.