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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

Answer
B) 2005

Which region was most affected by the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan?
A) Karachi
B) Islamabad
C) Azad Kashmir
D) Balochistan

Answer
C) Azad Kashmir

What was the magnitude of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
A) 6.9
B) 7.2
C) 7.6
D) 8.1

Answer
C) 7.6

Which organization is responsible for disaster management in Pakistan?
A) NDMA
B) PDMA
C) FDMA
D) All of the above

Answer
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

Answer
C) Indus

What was the main cause of the 2010 Pakistan floods?
A) Earthquake
B) Heavy Monsoon Rains
C) Tsunami
D) Glacier Melting

Answer
B) Heavy Monsoon Rains

Which province suffered the most in the 2010 floods?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan

Answer
B) Sindh

Which Pakistani city was severely impacted by the 1935 earthquake?
A) Lahore
B) Quetta
C) Peshawar
D) Karachi

Answer
B) Quetta

Which body in Pakistan is primarily responsible for earthquake monitoring?
A) PMD
B) NDMA
C) SUPARCO
D) IRSA

Answer
A) PMD

What type of natural disaster is common in the northern areas of Pakistan due to glaciers?
A) Landslides
B) Wildfires
C) Tsunamis
D) Tornadoes

Answer
A) Landslides

Which international organization assists Pakistan in disaster management?
A) WHO
B) UNDP
C) IMF
D) NATO

Answer
B) UNDP

Which province of Pakistan is most vulnerable to droughts?
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Gilgit-Baltistan

Answer
A) Sindh

Which city was affected by a heatwave in 2015, causing thousands of deaths?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar

Answer
C) Karachi

What is the primary reason for urban flooding in Karachi?
A) Earthquakes
B) Lack of Drainage System
C) Drought
D) High Winds

Answer
B) Lack of Drainage System

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

Answer
C) Flexible building materials

Which Pakistani institution is responsible for weather forecasting and early warnings?
A) NDMA
B) PMD
C) SUPARCO
D) NHA

Answer
B) PMD

The 2010 floods in Pakistan affected what percentage of the country’s land area?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%

Answer
B) 20%

Which factor contributes most to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Pakistan?
A) Volcanic Activity
B) Climate Change
C) Tectonic Movements
D) Overpopulation

Answer
B) Climate Change

Which Pakistani river experienced record-breaking floods in 2022?
A) Indus
B) Jhelum
C) Ravi
D) Sutlej

Answer
A) Indus

Which Pakistani agency provides emergency relief in disaster-hit areas?
A) PAF
B) PDMA
C) SUPARCO
D) NADRA

Answer
B) PDMA

Which province has experienced the most landslides in recent years?
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan

Answer
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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

Answer
B) Seismic Building Code Implementation

Which type of disaster caused the destruction of Balakot in 2005?
A) Flood
B) Earthquake
C) Landslide
D) Drought

Answer
B) Earthquake

What is the main cause of coastal erosion in Pakistan?
A) High Wind Speeds
B) Sea-Level Rise
C) Tsunami Activity
D) Overfishing

Answer
B) Sea-Level Rise

Which organization in Pakistan handles disaster risk reduction strategies?
A) NDMA
B) PEMRA
C) PCB
D) PIA

Answer
A) NDMA

Which season is most prone to flooding in Pakistan?
A) Winter
B) Monsoon
C) Spring
D) Autumn

Answer
B) Monsoon

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

Answer
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

Answer
A) Gwadar

Which early warning system helps in predicting floods in Pakistan?
A) RADAR
B) IRSA Flood Forecasting System
C) Seismic Detectors
D) NASA Satellites

Answer
B) IRSA Flood Forecasting System

Which country provided the most foreign aid to Pakistan during the 2010 floods?
A) USA
B) China
C) Saudi Arabia
D) UAE

Answer
A) USA

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