Which is the most widely used measure of poverty in Pakistan?
A) Consumer Price Index (CPI)
B) Human Development Index (HDI)
C) Poverty Headcount Ratio
D) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
What percentage of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line as of recent estimates?
A) 10%
B) 24%
C) 35%
D) 50%
Which sector employs the majority of Pakistan’s poor population?
A) Industry
B) Agriculture
C) Services
D) Technology
Which international organization provides financial aid to reduce poverty in Pakistan?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) UNESCO
D) NATO
Which government program aims to provide financial assistance to low-income families in Pakistan?
A) Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
B) Ehsaas Program
C) CPEC Initiative
D) Roshan Digital Account
Which factor contributes most to economic inequality in Pakistan?
A) Unequal access to education
B) High military spending
C) Tourism decline
D) Climate change
What is the major cause of rural poverty in Pakistan?
A) Overpopulation
B) Lack of agricultural productivity
C) High industrialization
D) Excess foreign aid
Which province in Pakistan has the highest poverty rate?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan
What role does inflation play in worsening poverty in Pakistan?
A) Reduces purchasing power
B) Increases employment
C) Strengthens currency value
D) Reduces government spending
Which of the following is an indicator of economic inequality?
A) GDP growth
B) Gini Coefficient
C) Foreign exchange reserves
D) Import-Export ratio
Which sector receives the least investment in Pakistan, contributing to poverty?
A) Defense
B) Education
C) Real estate
D) Infrastructure
Which economic class is most affected by inflation in Pakistan?
A) Upper class
B) Middle class
C) Working class
D) Elite class
How does rapid population growth impact poverty in Pakistan?
A) Increases job opportunities
B) Increases demand for resources
C) Reduces housing shortages
D) Improves literacy rate
Which is the most effective way to reduce poverty in Pakistan?
A) Increasing foreign aid
B) Providing free electricity
C) Expanding vocational training programs
D) Reducing exports
Which sector is most affected by economic inequality in Pakistan?
A) Information technology
B) Banking
C) Education
D) Real estate
What is a major impact of economic inequality in Pakistan?
A) Political stability
B) Increased crime rates
C) Higher foreign investments
D) Lower inflation
Which of the following groups is most affected by poverty in Pakistan?
A) Government employees
B) Urban businessmen
C) Women and children
D) Politicians
Which government initiative aims to provide financial aid to women in Pakistan?
A) Roshan Digital Account
B) Benazir Income Support Program (BISP)
C) Pakistan Stock Exchange Initiative
D) National Savings Scheme
What is a key reason for urban poverty in Pakistan?
A) Lack of industrial zones
B) Migration from rural areas
C) Low import taxes
D) High government spending
How does corruption contribute to economic inequality in Pakistan?
A) Reduces the wealth gap
B) Enhances equal job opportunities
C) Diverts resources away from public welfare
D) Strengthens rule of law
Which industry has the potential to reduce poverty in Pakistan?
A) Agriculture
B) Tobacco
C) Automobile manufacturing
D) Luxury goods
Which social factor contributes to economic inequality in Pakistan?
A) Equal access to education
B) Gender discrimination
C) Low birth rate
D) Free healthcare
Which international organization ranks countries based on economic inequality?
A) IMF
B) World Economic Forum
C) Oxfam
D) WTO
What is the effect of low tax collection on poverty reduction in Pakistan?
A) Increases government spending
B) Decreases available social services
C) Strengthens economic stability
D) Reduces unemployment
What is a major impact of high unemployment on Pakistan’s economy?
A) Increased government revenue
B) Higher inflation
C) Higher poverty rates
D) Lower literacy rates
Which of the following is a major source of income for low-income households in Pakistan?
A) Stock trading
B) Agriculture and daily wages
C) International trade
D) Luxury goods sales
What is the primary cause of food insecurity among the poor in Pakistan?
A) Decreased foreign aid
B) Rising food prices
C) High literacy rate
D) Increased industrialization
Which government strategy can help reduce economic inequality?
A) Reducing corporate taxes
B) Expanding social welfare programs
C) Increasing bank interest rates
D) Limiting industrial growth
How does economic inequality affect democracy in Pakistan?
A) Enhances political participation
B) Weakens democratic institutions
C) Reduces corruption
D) Increases foreign trade
