Which river is the primary source of water for Pakistan?
a) Ganges River
b) Indus River
c) Brahmaputra River
d) Sutlej River
What is the main cause of the water crisis in Pakistan?
a) Excessive rainfall
b) Mismanagement and overuse of water resources
c) High population of fish
d) Increased number of water parks
Which international treaty governs water distribution between India and Pakistan?
a) Indus Water Treaty
b) Geneva Convention
c) Paris Agreement
d) Himalayan Water Accord
What percentage of Pakistan’s water comes from glaciers?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 75%
Which province in Pakistan faces the most severe water shortage?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What is the major reason for the decreasing groundwater level in Pakistan?
a) Over-extraction and lack of recharge
b) Increased groundwater availability
c) Increased forestation
d) Less demand for water
Which organization is responsible for water resource management in Pakistan?
a) National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
b) Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
c) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
d) National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
Which major dam in Pakistan has the largest water storage capacity?
a) Tarbela Dam
b) Mangla Dam
c) Warsak Dam
d) Diamer-Bhasha Dam
Which sector consumes the most water in Pakistan?
a) Agriculture
b) Industry
c) Household use
d) Tourism
What is Pakistan’s per capita water availability considered?
a) Water surplus
b) Water-stressed
c) Water-abundant
d) No shortage
Which Indian project has raised concerns about water availability in Pakistan?
a) Kishanganga Dam
b) Sardar Sarovar Dam
c) Bhakra Dam
d) Hirakud Dam
What is one of the solutions to Pakistan’s water crisis?
a) Increased dependence on rainwater
b) Building more water reservoirs
c) Decreasing agricultural productivity
d) Reducing water consumption completely
Which of the following is a major consequence of water shortage in Pakistan?
a) Increased energy production
b) Lower agricultural yield
c) Less migration
d) Reduction in inflation
What is the impact of climate change on Pakistan’s water resources?
a) Increased rainfall throughout the year
b) Melting glaciers and unpredictable water supply
c) No significant effect
d) More snowfall in Sindh
Which dam is currently under construction to address Pakistan’s water crisis?
a) Kalabagh Dam
b) Diamer-Bhasha Dam
c) Mirani Dam
d) Rawal Dam
How can water conservation be improved in Pakistan?
a) Implementing drip irrigation systems
b) Increasing water wastage
c) Banning water storage
d) Eliminating all dams
What is the primary reason for Pakistan’s poor water governance?
a) Strong water policies
b) Lack of proper water management and infrastructure
c) Excessive rainfall
d) Abundant groundwater reserves
Which of the following is NOT a water conservation method?
a) Rainwater harvesting
b) Planting more trees
c) Uncontrolled groundwater extraction
d) Efficient irrigation techniques
Which international organization assists Pakistan in water management projects?
a) World Bank
b) WHO
c) FIFA
d) UNESCO
What is a major threat to Pakistan’s water security?
a) Population growth and mismanagement
b) Decreasing industrialization
c) Increased government funding
d) Water supply surplus
Which river system primarily supports Pakistan’s agriculture?
a) Amazon River
b) Indus River System
c) Yangtze River
d) Mississippi River
What is the main issue with Pakistan’s irrigation system?
a) Excess rainfall
b) Waterlogging and inefficient distribution
c) Overuse of modern technology
d) Lack of rivers
How does deforestation affect Pakistan’s water crisis?
a) Reduces groundwater recharge
b) Increases river flow stability
c) Reduces flood risks
d) Has no impact
What percentage of Pakistan’s population lacks access to clean drinking water?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 21%
d) 44%
Which of the following is NOT a cause of water pollution in Pakistan?
a) Industrial waste
b) Agricultural runoff
c) Clean drinking water supply
d) Sewage disposal
Which Pakistani city is facing the most severe water crisis?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Quetta
Which initiative is helping improve water governance in Pakistan?
a) National Water Policy 2018
b) Indus Food Security Act
c) Pakistan Oil and Gas Policy
d) National Transport Policy
What role does the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) play?
a) Manages the distribution of river water among provinces
b) Builds shopping malls
c) Controls power supply in Karachi
d) Promotes tourism in Punjab
Which country has water-sharing disputes with Pakistan?
a) Iran
b) China
c) India
d) Afghanistan
