Urbanization & Smart Cities in Pakistan MCQs With Answer
Which city is the most urbanized in Pakistan?
A) Islamabad
B) Karachi
C) Lahore
D) Peshawar
What is the primary cause of rapid urbanization in Pakistan?
A) Industrialization
B) Rural-urban migration
C) Foreign investment
D) Tourism
Which Pakistani city is considered the first planned smart city?
A) Islamabad
B) Lahore
C) Gwadar
D) Capital Smart City
Which sector is most affected by rapid urbanization in Pakistan?
A) Agriculture
B) Transportation
C) Healthcare
D) All of the above
What percentage of Pakistan’s population lives in urban areas?
A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 40%
D) 50%
Which issue is most commonly associated with urbanization in Pakistan?
A) Air pollution
B) Water scarcity
C) Traffic congestion
D) All of the above
Which international organization promotes smart city development?
A) World Bank
B) United Nations
C) Asian Development Bank
D) All of the above
Which Pakistani city has the highest population density?
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Faisalabad
What is a key feature of a smart city?
A) Digital governance
B) Efficient transportation
C) Sustainable energy use
D) All of the above
Which of the following is a challenge in developing smart cities in Pakistan?
A) High cost
B) Lack of infrastructure
C) Weak governance
D) All of the above
Which smart city project is being developed near Islamabad?
A) DHA City
B) Bahria Town
C) Capital Smart City
D) Blue World City
Which technology is crucial for smart city development?
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Internet of Things (IoT)
C) Big Data Analytics
D) All of the above
What is a major drawback of unplanned urbanization?
A) Environmental degradation
B) Increased crime rates
C) Overpopulation
D) All of the above
Which city is the capital of Pakistan and an example of planned urbanization?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a smart city?
A) Advanced waste management
B) High-speed internet
C) Uncontrolled urban sprawl
D) Smart traffic systems
Which sector benefits the most from smart city initiatives?
A) Agriculture
B) Technology
C) Real Estate
D) Transportation
Which city in Pakistan is planned as a deep-sea port and future smart city?
A) Karachi
B) Gwadar
C) Lahore
D) Multan
Which country is collaborating with Pakistan to develop Gwadar into a smart city?
A) USA
B) China
C) UAE
D) Turkey
What is the major reason for traffic congestion in urban areas?
A) Poor public transport
B) Overpopulation
C) Lack of road infrastructure
D) All of the above
Which of the following is an essential component of smart city transportation?
A) Electric buses
B) Smart traffic signals
C) Ride-sharing apps
D) All of the above
What is the biggest environmental concern in urban areas?
A) Air pollution
B) Noise pollution
C) Deforestation
D) Water pollution
Which organization is responsible for urban planning in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
B) Pakistan Housing Authority
C) Capital Development Authority (CDA)
D) National Highway Authority (NHA)
Which city is expected to become Pakistan’s first fully digital smart city?
A) Lahore
B) Gwadar
C) Islamabad
D) Capital Smart City
Which of the following can improve waste management in smart cities?
A) Recycling programs
B) Smart waste bins
C) Waste-to-energy plants
D) All of the above
Which Pakistani province has the fastest urbanization rate?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan
Which technology is used in smart city surveillance systems?
A) CCTV cameras
B) Facial recognition
C) AI-powered analytics
D) All of the above
Which of the following helps reduce energy consumption in smart cities?
A) Smart grids
B) Solar panels
C) LED streetlights
D) All of the above
What is a common housing issue in Pakistan’s urban areas?
A) Overcrowding
B) Slums
C) Lack of affordable housing
D) All of the above
Which of the following strategies can improve urban sustainability?
A) Green spaces
B) Energy-efficient buildings
C) Public transportation
D) All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a challenge for smart city development in Pakistan?
A) Political instability
B) Rapid technological advancements
C) Lack of skilled workforce
D) Insufficient funding