What is the primary cause of poverty in developing countries?
A) High GDP growth
B) Unequal distribution of wealth
C) Excessive taxation
D) Overpopulation
Which sector is the largest employer in Pakistan?
A) Agriculture
B) Manufacturing
C) Services
D) Construction
Which international organization measures global poverty levels?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) UNESCO
D) WTO
What is the poverty line as defined by the World Bank?
A) $2.50 per day
B) $1.90 per day
C) $5.00 per day
D) $3.20 per day
Which type of unemployment occurs due to seasonal changes in demand?
A) Frictional unemployment
B) Structural unemployment
C) Seasonal unemployment
D) Cyclical unemployment
What is a common effect of poverty?
A) Increased life expectancy
B) Better healthcare
C) Malnutrition
D) Higher literacy rates
Which province in Pakistan has the highest poverty rate?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which economic sector is most affected by unemployment in Pakistan?
A) Banking
B) IT
C) Industrial
D) Agriculture
What is the major reason for youth unemployment in Pakistan?
A) Lack of education
B) Lack of skills
C) Political instability
D) All of the above
Which social program aims to reduce poverty in Pakistan?
A) Benazir Income Support Program (BISP)
B) Ehsaas Program
C) Kamyab Jawan Program
D) All of the above
Which of the following is a direct consequence of unemployment?
A) Increased consumer spending
B) Increased crime rate
C) Lower inflation
D) Higher GDP growth
Which factor significantly contributes to urban poverty?
A) Overpopulation
B) Access to clean water
C) High literacy rates
D) Technological advancements
Which type of unemployment results from technological advancements?
A) Cyclical unemployment
B) Structural unemployment
C) Frictional unemployment
D) Seasonal unemployment
What does the term “brain drain” refer to?
A) Increase in employment
B) Migration of skilled workers
C) Economic development
D) Rural poverty
Which of the following is NOT a measure to reduce unemployment?
A) Vocational training
B) Encouraging entrepreneurship
C) Reducing wages
D) Foreign investment
What is the term for a situation where people work in low-paying or temporary jobs?
A) Seasonal employment
B) Underemployment
C) Structural unemployment
D) Cyclical unemployment
Which of the following is a major challenge in eliminating poverty?
A) Technological advancement
B) Access to quality education
C) Rapid economic growth
D) Job creation
Which Pakistani government initiative focuses on employment for youth?
A) Ehsaas Program
B) Kamyab Jawan Program
C) Roshan Digital Account
D) Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
Which organization releases the Human Development Index (HDI)?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D) WTO
Which of the following is a microfinance institution in Pakistan?
A) HBL
B) UBL
C) Khushhali Bank
D) State Bank of Pakistan
Which of the following is a direct impact of high unemployment rates?
A) Increased investment
B) Increased economic productivity
C) Increased poverty levels
D) High inflation
Which age group is most affected by unemployment in Pakistan?
A) 10-20 years
B) 20-35 years
C) 40-50 years
D) 50-60 years
Which of the following is NOT a major cause of unemployment?
A) Population growth
B) Poor education system
C) High industrialization
D) Political instability
Which economic term refers to the total value of goods and services produced within a country?
A) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
B) Inflation rate
C) Trade deficit
D) Fiscal policy
Which type of poverty refers to a lack of basic needs such as food and shelter?
A) Relative poverty
B) Absolute poverty
C) Social poverty
D) Cyclical poverty
Which policy can help reduce unemployment?
A) Increasing interest rates
B) Reducing government spending
C) Promoting vocational training
D) Raising taxes
Which region in Pakistan has the highest unemployment rate?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan
What is the term for government financial aid to low-income citizens?
A) Investment
B) Subsidy
C) Taxation
D) Loan
Which of the following is NOT an effect of poverty?
A) High infant mortality
B) Malnutrition
C) Increased education levels
D) Poor healthcare
Which factor is crucial for long-term poverty reduction?
A) Low wages
B) Quality education
C) High unemployment
D) Increased inflation
