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
What is the primary cause of air pollution in major Pakistani cities?
A) Industrial emissions
B) Vehicular emissions
C) Deforestation
D) Waste burning
Which of the following waste materials takes the longest time to decompose?
A) Paper
B) Plastic
C) Glass
D) Organic waste
Which sector generates the most waste in Pakistan?
A) Agriculture
B) Household
C) Industrial
D) Construction
Which gas is commonly produced in landfills due to organic waste decomposition?
A) Oxygen
B) Methane
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Hydrogen
Which city in Pakistan is known for having the highest air pollution levels?
A) Islamabad
B) Karachi
C) Lahore
D) Quetta
Which of the following is NOT a type of hazardous waste?
A) Pesticides
B) Medical waste
C) Plastic bottles
D) Radioactive waste
What is the most effective method to manage plastic waste?
A) Incineration
B) Recycling
C) Landfilling
D) Burying
Which international agreement focuses on reducing plastic pollution?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Basel Convention
C) Stockholm Convention
D) Montreal Protocol
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
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
Which city in Pakistan generates the highest amount of solid waste daily?
A) Islamabad
B) Karachi
C) Lahore
D) Peshawar
What is the best way to manage organic waste?
A) Incineration
B) Composting
C) Landfilling
D) Dumping
Which of the following gases is the primary cause of global warming?
A) Oxygen
B) Methane
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Nitrogen
Which sector is the biggest contributor to industrial pollution in Pakistan?
A) Textile industry
B) Cement industry
C) Chemical industry
D) Steel industry
What is the process of converting waste materials into new materials called?
A) Incineration
B) Recycling
C) Composting
D) Landfilling
Which agency is responsible for environmental protection in Pakistan?
A) WAPDA
B) NDMA
C) EPA
D) PEMRA
Which type of pollution is mainly caused by traffic congestion?
A) Air pollution
B) Noise pollution
C) Water pollution
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
What is the primary cause of marine pollution in Pakistan?
A) Oil spills
B) Industrial waste
C) Plastic waste
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
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
Which type of pollution is most common in industrial areas?
A) Water pollution
B) Air pollution
C) Soil pollution
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
Which natural resource is most affected by improper waste disposal?
A) Air
B) Water
C) Land
D) All of the above
Which gas is most commonly emitted by vehicles, causing pollution?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Hydrogen
D) Nitrogen
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
Which of the following is NOT a biodegradable waste material?
A) Banana peel
B) Cardboard
C) Aluminum can
D) Wood
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
What is the major contributor to household waste in Pakistan?
A) Plastic waste
B) Electronic waste
C) Glass waste
D) Metal waste