What is the primary objective of poverty alleviation programs in Pakistan?
a) To increase government revenue
b) To reduce economic inequality and improve living standards
c) To promote industrialization
d) To decrease exports
Which government initiative is Pakistan’s flagship poverty reduction program?
a) Ehsaas Program
b) Roshan Digital Accounts
c) Green Pakistan Initiative
d) Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
What is the primary role of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP)?
a) Providing direct cash transfers to low-income families
b) Offering business loans to entrepreneurs
c) Supporting agricultural subsidies
d) Funding large-scale infrastructure projects
Which international organization supports poverty alleviation efforts in Pakistan?
a) NATO
b) World Bank
c) OPEC
d) IMF
Which sector is considered most critical for long-term poverty reduction in Pakistan?
a) Energy sector
b) Education sector
c) Transport sector
d) Military sector
What is the purpose of the Kamyab Jawan Program?
a) To provide job training and business loans to youth
b) To offer housing subsidies to the poor
c) To develop new universities
d) To increase foreign investments
Which of the following is NOT a direct poverty alleviation measure?
a) Microfinance programs
b) Food subsidies
c) Military spending
d) Skill development training
What is the main objective of microfinance programs in Pakistan?
a) To provide large-scale government loans
b) To offer small loans to low-income individuals and entrepreneurs
c) To increase direct foreign investment
d) To build large corporations
Which institution is responsible for conducting poverty surveys in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)
b) State Bank of Pakistan
c) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
d) Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
What is the role of Zakat and Ushr in poverty alleviation?
a) Direct cash assistance to government employees
b) Redistribution of wealth to support underprivileged communities
c) Tax collection for infrastructure projects
d) Investment in stock markets
Which of the following is a social safety net program in Pakistan?
a) CPEC
b) Ehsaas Program
c) Roshan Digital Pakistan
d) Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
What is one of the key causes of poverty in Pakistan?
a) High literacy rates
b) Weak governance and corruption
c) Strong industrial growth
d) Excessive trade surplus
Which of the following is a major barrier to poverty reduction in Pakistan?
a) Increased investment in education
b) Limited access to healthcare and employment opportunities
c) Government efforts to reduce corruption
d) Expansion of microfinance institutions
Which province in Pakistan has the highest poverty rate?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What is the purpose of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)?
a) To support government military spending
b) To provide financial aid for poverty reduction programs
c) To fund large industrial projects
d) To support international trade agreements
Which international goal is linked to poverty reduction in Pakistan?
a) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1
b) World Trade Agreement
c) Millennium Development Project
d) Paris Climate Accord
Which of the following factors contributes to urban poverty in Pakistan?
a) High agricultural output
b) Rapid urbanization without proper planning
c) Decreased industrial production
d) Increased access to healthcare
What is the impact of inflation on poverty in Pakistan?
a) It reduces the cost of living
b) It increases the purchasing power of the poor
c) It erodes the real income of low-income households
d) It stabilizes the economy
What is the role of vocational training programs in poverty alleviation?
a) To increase the unemployment rate
b) To provide job skills for better employment opportunities
c) To reduce foreign direct investment
d) To increase poverty levels
Which of the following has a direct effect on reducing rural poverty in Pakistan?
a) Agricultural reforms and support
b) Increased defense spending
c) Importing more foreign products
d) Reducing school funding
Which policy approach is most effective in sustainable poverty reduction?
a) Short-term cash handouts
b) Investing in human capital development
c) Importing luxury goods
d) Increasing reliance on foreign aid
What is the main objective of social protection programs in Pakistan?
a) To provide income support and basic services to vulnerable populations
b) To encourage businesses to reduce wages
c) To increase the unemployment rate
d) To cut government spending
