Natural Disasters & Disaster Management in Pakistan MCQs with Answer
Pakistan’s deadliest earthquake in recent history occurred in which year?
A) 2004
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 2013
Which region was most affected by the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan?
A) Karachi
B) Islamabad
C) Azad Kashmir
D) Balochistan
What was the magnitude of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
A) 6.9
B) 7.2
C) 7.6
D) 8.1
Which organization is responsible for disaster management in Pakistan?
A) NDMA
B) PDMA
C) FDMA
D) All of the above
Which of the following is the most flood-prone river in Pakistan?
A) Jhelum
B) Chenab
C) Indus
D) Ravi
What was the main cause of the 2010 Pakistan floods?
A) Earthquake
B) Heavy Monsoon Rains
C) Tsunami
D) Glacier Melting
Which province suffered the most in the 2010 floods?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan
Which Pakistani city was severely impacted by the 1935 earthquake?
A) Lahore
B) Quetta
C) Peshawar
D) Karachi
Which body in Pakistan is primarily responsible for earthquake monitoring?
A) PMD
B) NDMA
C) SUPARCO
D) IRSA
What type of natural disaster is common in the northern areas of Pakistan due to glaciers?
A) Landslides
B) Wildfires
C) Tsunamis
D) Tornadoes
Which international organization assists Pakistan in disaster management?
A) WHO
B) UNDP
C) IMF
D) NATO
Which province of Pakistan is most vulnerable to droughts?
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Gilgit-Baltistan
Which city was affected by a heatwave in 2015, causing thousands of deaths?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar
What is the primary reason for urban flooding in Karachi?
A) Earthquakes
B) Lack of Drainage System
C) Drought
D) High Winds
Which of the following measures helps in earthquake-resistant construction?
A) Using mud bricks
B) Ignoring seismic codes
C) Flexible building materials
D) Heavy concrete roofs
Which Pakistani institution is responsible for weather forecasting and early warnings?
A) NDMA
B) PMD
C) SUPARCO
D) NHA
The 2010 floods in Pakistan affected what percentage of the country’s land area?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%
Which factor contributes most to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Pakistan?
A) Volcanic Activity
B) Climate Change
C) Tectonic Movements
D) Overpopulation
Which Pakistani river experienced record-breaking floods in 2022?
A) Indus
B) Jhelum
C) Ravi
D) Sutlej
Which Pakistani agency provides emergency relief in disaster-hit areas?
A) PAF
B) PDMA
C) SUPARCO
D) NADRA
Which province has experienced the most landslides in recent years?
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan
Which disaster preparedness initiative focuses on reducing earthquake risks in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Climate Agreement
B) Seismic Building Code Implementation
C) Urban Flooding Plan
D) Clean Green Pakistan Movement
Which type of disaster caused the destruction of Balakot in 2005?
A) Flood
B) Earthquake
C) Landslide
D) Drought
What is the main cause of coastal erosion in Pakistan?
A) High Wind Speeds
B) Sea-Level Rise
C) Tsunami Activity
D) Overfishing
Which organization in Pakistan handles disaster risk reduction strategies?
A) NDMA
B) PEMRA
C) PCB
D) PIA
Which season is most prone to flooding in Pakistan?
A) Winter
B) Monsoon
C) Spring
D) Autumn
What was the estimated number of people affected by the 2010 Pakistan floods?
A) 5 million
B) 10 million
C) 15 million
D) 20 million
Which city in Pakistan has the highest risk of being affected by a tsunami?
A) Gwadar
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
Which early warning system helps in predicting floods in Pakistan?
A) RADAR
B) IRSA Flood Forecasting System
C) Seismic Detectors
D) NASA Satellites
Which country provided the most foreign aid to Pakistan during the 2010 floods?
A) USA
B) China
C) Saudi Arabia
D) UAE