Pakistan Pollution (air, water, soil) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 8, 2024

  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