Pakistan Pollution (air, water, soil) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025

1. : What is the main source of air pollution in Pakistan’s urban areas?
(A) Vehicle emissions
(B) Agricultural activities
(C) Industrial waste
(D) Deforestation

2. : Which city in Pakistan is often ranked as one of the most polluted in the world?
(A) Karachi
(B) Lahore
(C) Islamabad
(D) Faisalabad

3. : What percentage of Pakistan’s population is affected by unsafe drinking water?
(A) 10%
(B) 25%
(C) 50%
(D) 80%

4. : Which river in Pakistan is most affected by industrial waste?
(A) Ravi
(B) Indus
(C) Chenab
(D) Jhelum

5. : What is the primary cause of soil pollution in agricultural areas of Pakistan?
(A) Overgrazing
(B) Pesticides and fertilizers
(C) Deforestation
(D) Urbanization

6. : Which sector contributes the most to air pollution in Pakistan?
(A) Transportation
(B) Agriculture
(C) Construction
(D) Energy

7. : What is the main pollutant found in the air during winter in Pakistan’s urban areas?
(A) Ozone
(B) Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
(C) Carbon Monoxide
(D) Sulfur Dioxide

8. : Which province in Pakistan faces the highest risk of water scarcity due to pollution?
(A) Sindh
(B) Balochistan
(C) Punjab
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

9. : What is a common source of lead contamination in Pakistan’s soil?
(A) Natural deposits
(B) Lead-based paints
(C) Electronic waste
(D) Agricultural runoff

10. : Which environmental policy focuses on reducing air pollution in Pakistan?
(A) National Water Policy
(B) National Clean Air Program
(C) National Forest Policy
(D) National Energy Policy