Which index is commonly used to measure economic disparity in Pakistan?
A) Consumer Price Index (CPI)
B) Gini Coefficient
C) Human Development Index (HDI)
D) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
What percentage of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line as per recent estimates?
A) 15%
B) 24%
C) 32%
D) 40%
Which factor contributes the most to economic disparities in Pakistan?
A) Unequal access to education
B) Overproduction in agriculture
C) High foreign direct investment
D) Strong public transport system
Which Pakistani province has the highest poverty rate?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which program was launched to provide financial support to low-income families in Pakistan?
A) Kamyab Jawan Program
B) Ehsaas Program
C) CPEC Initiative
D) Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
What is the main cause of urban poverty in Pakistan?
A) Rapid rural-to-urban migration
B) Lack of industrialization
C) High agricultural productivity
D) Low inflation rates
How does inflation contribute to economic disparities in Pakistan?
A) Increases purchasing power
B) Reduces real income of the poor
C) Increases job opportunities
D) Strengthens middle-class wealth
Which sector is the largest employer of low-income individuals in Pakistan?
A) Real estate
B) Banking
C) Agriculture
D) IT industry
Which global organization provides financial aid to reduce poverty in Pakistan?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) UNICEF
D) WHO
Which indicator measures the gap between the rich and the poor in Pakistan?
A) Human Development Index
B) Consumer Price Index
C) Gini Index
D) Inflation Rate
Which government initiative is aimed at reducing economic disparities in Pakistan?
A) Tax exemptions for the elite
B) Benazir Income Support Program
C) Increase in fuel prices
D) Reducing industrial growth
What is a major consequence of economic inequality in Pakistan?
A) Political stability
B) Decrease in migration
C) Increased crime rates
D) Strong currency value
Which group is most affected by economic disparities in Pakistan?
A) Government officials
B) Women and children
C) Business owners
D) Bankers
Which of the following is a major cause of rural poverty in Pakistan?
A) High industrialization
B) Low agricultural productivity
C) Increased tourism
D) High literacy rates
How does corruption impact economic inequality in Pakistan?
A) Strengthens public institutions
B) Diverts resources away from the poor
C) Improves foreign investment
D) Reduces inflation rates
Which organization ranks countries based on economic disparities?
A) Oxfam
B) IMF
C) WTO
D) NASA
What is a major factor behind food insecurity among the poor in Pakistan?
A) Rising food prices
B) High minimum wage
C) Increased agricultural productivity
D) Overproduction of crops
Which economic class is most affected by rising inflation in Pakistan?
A) Elite class
B) Middle class
C) Working class
D) Business owners
Which economic reform can help reduce poverty in Pakistan?
A) Increasing corporate taxes
B) Expanding social welfare programs
C) Reducing education budget
D) Lowering minimum wages
What is a major impact of high unemployment in Pakistan?
A) Increased savings
B) Higher poverty rates
C) Lower inflation
D) Increased foreign investment
Which of the following is a strategy to reduce economic disparities?
A) Lowering taxes for high-income groups
B) Implementing progressive taxation
C) Increasing fuel prices
D) Cutting social welfare programs
What is one effect of economic inequality on democracy in Pakistan?
A) Strengthens democratic institutions
B) Reduces political participation
C) Reduces corruption
D) Improves voter turnout
Which government action can help reduce economic disparities?
A) Privatizing all state-owned enterprises
B) Increasing investment in education and health
C) Reducing minimum wages
D) Eliminating all welfare programs
Which type of taxation can help bridge income inequality?
A) Flat tax
B) Progressive tax
C) Regressive tax
D) Indirect tax
Which of the following can increase economic disparities in Pakistan?
A) Expanding public education
B) Corruption and tax evasion
C) Increasing labor rights
D) Reducing fuel prices
How does economic inequality impact social mobility?
A) Increases job opportunities
B) Reduces access to quality education
C) Strengthens middle-class purchasing power
D) Decreases inflation
Which of the following is a direct consequence of economic disparities?
A) Decrease in migration
B) Higher crime rates
C) Increased tourism
D) Strengthened democracy
What is the relationship between economic growth and poverty reduction?
A) Economic growth always reduces poverty
B) Economic growth may increase inequality
C) Economic growth reduces inequality automatically
D) There is no relation between economic growth and poverty
Which sector has the greatest potential to reduce poverty in Pakistan?
A) Defense
B) Agriculture
C) Luxury goods
D) Space exploration
