What is the main reason behind Pakistan’s water crisis?
A) Population growth
B) Overuse of water resources
C) Industrialization
D) Poor management
Which river system is essential for Pakistan’s water supply?
A) Nile River
B) Indus River
C) Amazon River
D) Yangtze River
What is the largest dam in Pakistan?
A) Mangla Dam
B) Tarbela Dam
C) Dargai Dam
D) Warsak Dam
How much of Pakistan’s water supply comes from the Indus River?
A) 50%
B) 70%
C) 80%
D) 90%
What is the storage capacity of the Tarbela Dam?
A) 5.8 million acre-feet
B) 6.4 million acre-feet
C) 7.5 million acre-feet
D) 10 million acre-feet
What is the main purpose of constructing dams in Pakistan?
A) To provide irrigation water
B) To generate hydropower
C) To store water for drinking purposes
D) All of the above
Which of the following is the second-largest dam in Pakistan?
A) Mangla Dam
B) Dargai Dam
C) Warsak Dam
D) Rawal Dam
What percentage of Pakistan’s water resources are lost due to inefficiency and leakage?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%
What major issue affects the performance of Pakistan’s dams?
A) Increased rainfall
B) Siltation and sedimentation
C) Lack of maintenance
D) Lack of water supply
Which dam is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan?
A) Tarbela Dam
B) Mangla Dam
C) Dargai Dam
D) Ghazi Barotha Dam
Which Pakistani province faces the highest water shortage issues?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which of the following dams is situated in the Punjab province?
A) Mangla Dam
B) Tarbela Dam
C) Dargai Dam
D) Warsak Dam
What is one of the significant challenges for water storage in Pakistan?
A) Lack of rainfall
B) Inadequate infrastructure
C) Overuse of water resources
D) Dams are not built on the major rivers
What is the major factor that reduces the effectiveness of existing dams in Pakistan?
A) Water pollution
B) Climate change
C) Sedimentation
D) Overfishing
What is the role of the Indus Waters Treaty between Pakistan and India?
A) To regulate water flow between the two countries
B) To allocate water resources evenly
C) To prevent construction of new dams
D) To ensure equitable distribution of water
What is the main concern for Pakistan’s future water supply?
A) Lack of new dam projects
B) Rapid population growth
C) Excessive rainfall
D) Global warming
How much water is Pakistan losing annually due to inefficient water management?
A) 10 million acre-feet
B) 20 million acre-feet
C) 30 million acre-feet
D) 40 million acre-feet
Which of the following factors is contributing to the increased rate of sedimentation in Pakistani dams?
A) Deforestation
B) Reduced rainfall
C) Excessive industrial waste
D) Construction of new dams
What is one proposed solution to Pakistan’s growing water crisis?
A) Increased reliance on desalination
B) More water storage dams
C) Expanding the agricultural sector
D) Reducing the industrial demand for water
Which international organization has been involved in water management projects in Pakistan?
A) World Bank
B) United Nations
C) IMF
D) World Health Organization
What is the impact of climate change on Pakistan’s water supply?
A) It increases rainfall
B) It increases water availability
C) It decreases river flow and increases droughts
D) It reduces evaporation rates
What is the key agricultural crop that relies heavily on Pakistan’s water resources?
A) Rice
B) Cotton
C) Wheat
D) Barley
Which of the following dams in Pakistan is under construction as of 2024?
A) Dargai Dam
B) Kalabagh Dam
C) Warsak Dam
D) Rawal Dam
What is a major reason for the failure of some dam projects in Pakistan?
A) Lack of funding
B) Political disagreements
C) Lack of technical expertise
D) Environmental opposition
What is the average annual per capita water availability in Pakistan as of 2024?
A) 500 cubic meters
B) 1,000 cubic meters
C) 1,500 cubic meters
D) 2,000 cubic meters
Which country helps Pakistan in the construction of large dams?
A) United States
B) China
C) India
D) Japan
What impact does sedimentation have on dams in Pakistan?
A) It increases water storage capacity
B) It reduces water storage capacity
C) It stabilizes water levels
D) It enhances electricity generation
How does the construction of more dams benefit Pakistan’s water crisis?
A) It reduces water pollution
B) It enhances irrigation capacity
C) It improves water quality
D) It increases industrial water supply
