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Climate Change & Environmental Issues in Pakistan MCQs With Answer

Which of the following is a major cause of climate change in Pakistan?
A) Deforestation
B) Industrial emissions
C) Fossil fuel consumption
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

What percentage of Pakistan’s total land area is covered by forests?
A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 15%

Answer
B) 5%

Which city in Pakistan is the most affected by air pollution?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar

Answer
B) Lahore

What is the primary reason for water scarcity in Pakistan?
A) Population growth
B) Climate change
C) Poor water management
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which river is the primary source of water for Pakistan?
A) Chenab
B) Jhelum
C) Indus
D) Ravi

Answer
C) Indus

Which province in Pakistan is most vulnerable to desertification?
A) Punjab
B) Balochistan
C) Sindh
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Answer
B) Balochistan

Which international agreement aims to combat climate change?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Paris Agreement
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Rio Declaration

Answer
B) Paris Agreement

Which organization in Pakistan is responsible for environmental protection?
A) Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA)
B) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
C) Ministry of Climate Change
D) WWF Pakistan

Answer
A) Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA)

Which factor contributes the most to smog in Pakistan?
A) Wildfires
B) Industrial emissions
C) Crop burning
D) Both B and C

Answer
D) Both B and C

Which greenhouse gas is the main contributor to global warming?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen

Answer
B) Carbon dioxide

Which Pakistani city has been ranked among the most polluted in the world?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Quetta

Answer
B) Lahore

Which sector is the largest contributor to carbon emissions in Pakistan?
A) Agriculture
B) Transportation
C) Industry
D) Energy

Answer
D) Energy

Which natural disaster has become more frequent in Pakistan due to climate change?
A) Earthquakes
B) Tsunamis
C) Floods
D) Tornadoes

Answer
C) Floods

Which of the following is an effect of climate change in Pakistan?
A) Rising temperatures
B) Glacial melting
C) Increased droughts
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which Pakistani city is most vulnerable to rising sea levels?
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Peshawar
D) Faisalabad

Answer
B) Karachi

What is the primary source of Pakistan’s greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Deforestation
B) Industrial waste
C) Fossil fuel combustion
D) Agriculture

Answer
C) Fossil fuel combustion

Which international body monitors climate change globally?
A) WHO
B) IPCC
C) UNDP
D) IMF

Answer
B) IPCC

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Coal
D) Hydropower

Answer
C) Coal

Which Pakistani initiative aims to plant 10 billion trees?
A) Green Pakistan Program
B) Billion Tree Tsunami
C) Clean Green Pakistan
D) Eco Pakistan Project

Answer
B) Billion Tree Tsunami

Which industry is responsible for the highest water pollution in Pakistan?
A) Textile
B) Agriculture
C) Chemical
D) Mining

Answer
A) Textile

What percentage of Pakistan’s energy comes from renewable sources?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 25%

Answer
B) 10%

Which glacier in Pakistan is most affected by climate change?
A) Siachen Glacier
B) Batura Glacier
C) Rupal Glacier
D) Baltoro Glacier

Answer
A) Siachen Glacier

What is Pakistan’s rank among the most climate-vulnerable countries?
A) Among the top 10
B) 20th
C) 50th
D) 100th

Answer
A) Among the top 10

Which of the following is a major source of air pollution in Pakistan?
A) Vehicle emissions
B) Industrial waste
C) Open waste burning
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which energy source is most widely used in Pakistan?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Hydropower
D) Fossil fuels

Answer
D) Fossil fuels

Which environmental issue is linked to uncontrolled urbanization in Pakistan?
A) Air pollution
B) Water scarcity
C) Deforestation
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which gas is responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
A) CO2
B) CFCs
C) Methane
D) Nitrogen oxide

Answer
B) CFCs

Which factor has accelerated glacier melting in Pakistan?
A) Increasing temperatures
B) Industrialization
C) Deforestation
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

What is the primary aim of the Paris Agreement?
A) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
B) Promote nuclear energy
C) Develop new technology
D) Ban fossil fuel use

Answer
A) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

What is the main challenge to implementing environmental laws in Pakistan?
A) Lack of awareness
B) Weak enforcement
C) Political interference
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

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