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Waste Management & Pollution Control MCQs With Answer

Which of the following is the most common method of solid waste disposal in Pakistan?
A) Incineration
B) Recycling
C) Landfilling
D) Composting

Answer
C) Landfilling

What is the primary cause of air pollution in major Pakistani cities?
A) Industrial emissions
B) Vehicular emissions
C) Deforestation
D) Waste burning

Answer
B) Vehicular emissions

Which of the following waste materials takes the longest time to decompose?
A) Paper
B) Plastic
C) Glass
D) Organic waste

Answer
C) Glass

Which sector generates the most waste in Pakistan?
A) Agriculture
B) Household
C) Industrial
D) Construction

Answer
B) Household

Which gas is commonly produced in landfills due to organic waste decomposition?
A) Oxygen
B) Methane
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Hydrogen

Answer
B) Methane

Which city in Pakistan is known for having the highest air pollution levels?
A) Islamabad
B) Karachi
C) Lahore
D) Quetta

Answer
C) Lahore

Which of the following is NOT a type of hazardous waste?
A) Pesticides
B) Medical waste
C) Plastic bottles
D) Radioactive waste

Answer
C) Plastic bottles

What is the most effective method to manage plastic waste?
A) Incineration
B) Recycling
C) Landfilling
D) Burying

Answer
B) Recycling

Which international agreement focuses on reducing plastic pollution?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Basel Convention
C) Stockholm Convention
D) Montreal Protocol

Answer
B) Basel Convention

Which type of pollution is caused by excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides?
A) Water pollution
B) Air pollution
C) Noise pollution
D) Soil pollution

Answer
D) Soil pollution

Which of the following is a major source of noise pollution in urban areas?
A) Factories
B) Vehicles
C) Construction activities
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which city in Pakistan generates the highest amount of solid waste daily?
A) Islamabad
B) Karachi
C) Lahore
D) Peshawar

Answer
B) Karachi

What is the best way to manage organic waste?
A) Incineration
B) Composting
C) Landfilling
D) Dumping

Answer
B) Composting

Which of the following gases is the primary cause of global warming?
A) Oxygen
B) Methane
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Nitrogen

Answer
C) Carbon dioxide

Which sector is the biggest contributor to industrial pollution in Pakistan?
A) Textile industry
B) Cement industry
C) Chemical industry
D) Steel industry

Answer
A) Textile industry

What is the process of converting waste materials into new materials called?
A) Incineration
B) Recycling
C) Composting
D) Landfilling

Answer
B) Recycling

Which agency is responsible for environmental protection in Pakistan?
A) WAPDA
B) NDMA
C) EPA
D) PEMRA

Answer
C) EPA

Which type of pollution is mainly caused by traffic congestion?
A) Air pollution
B) Noise pollution
C) Water pollution
D) Both A and B

Answer
D) Both A and B

Which waste management practice can help reduce deforestation?
A) Recycling paper
B) Burning plastic
C) Dumping waste in rivers
D) Landfilling

Answer
A) Recycling paper

What is the primary cause of marine pollution in Pakistan?
A) Oil spills
B) Industrial waste
C) Plastic waste
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which of the following pollutants is responsible for acid rain?
A) Carbon monoxide
B) Sulfur dioxide
C) Oxygen
D) Methane

Answer
B) Sulfur dioxide

What is the most significant consequence of improper e-waste disposal?
A) Soil contamination
B) Air pollution
C) Water pollution
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which type of pollution is most common in industrial areas?
A) Water pollution
B) Air pollution
C) Soil pollution
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which international day is observed to raise awareness about environmental protection?
A) World Environment Day
B) Earth Day
C) World Water Day
D) Both A and B

Answer
D) Both A and B

Which natural resource is most affected by improper waste disposal?
A) Air
B) Water
C) Land
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which gas is most commonly emitted by vehicles, causing pollution?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Hydrogen
D) Nitrogen

Answer
B) Carbon monoxide

Which of the following is the most harmful effect of plastic waste?
A) It causes soil erosion
B) It contaminates drinking water
C) It harms marine life
D) It increases oxygen levels

Answer
C) It harms marine life

Which of the following is NOT a biodegradable waste material?
A) Banana peel
B) Cardboard
C) Aluminum can
D) Wood

Answer
C) Aluminum can

Which of the following measures can help reduce industrial pollution?
A) Proper waste disposal
B) Use of eco-friendly technology
C) Recycling industrial waste
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

What is the major contributor to household waste in Pakistan?
A) Plastic waste
B) Electronic waste
C) Glass waste
D) Metal waste

Answer
A) Plastic waste

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