Which of the following is the main cause of water scarcity in Pakistan?
a) Deforestation
b) Overpopulation
c) Climate change
d) Mismanagement of water resources
What percentage of Pakistan’s water supply comes from the Indus River system?
a) 70%
b) 80%
c) 90%
d) 95%
Which of these is a major factor contributing to groundwater depletion in Pakistan?
a) Overuse of irrigation water
b) Increase in rainfall
c) Desalination
d) Efficient water management
What is the main challenge in Pakistan’s water distribution system?
a) Poor infrastructure
b) Lack of storage capacity
c) Droughts
d) Pollution
Which sector uses the most water in Pakistan?
a) Domestic use
b) Industry
c) Agriculture
d) Power generation
What is the primary function of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) in Pakistan?
a) Promotion of renewable energy
b) Water distribution and management
c) Management of irrigation systems
d) Monitoring water pollution
Which of the following is a major solution proposed to address water scarcity in Pakistan?
a) Building more dams
b) Restricting industrial water usage
c) Reducing population growth
d) Importing water from neighboring countries
What is the name of the largest dam in Pakistan?
a) Mangla Dam
b) Warsak Dam
c) Dargai Dam
d) Tarbela Dam
Which of the following causes the pollution of water sources in Pakistan?
a) Industrial waste
b) Urban runoff
c) Agricultural runoff
d) All of the above
Which international body is helping Pakistan in improving its water management?
a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
b) World Bank
c) World Health Organization (WHO)
d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
What is the effect of water scarcity on agriculture in Pakistan?
a) Increased crop yield
b) Reduced crop yield and food insecurity
c) Increased livestock population
d) Reduced dependence on irrigation
Which crop in Pakistan is most affected by water scarcity?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Cotton
d) Maize
What is the main purpose of the Indus Water Treaty (1960) between Pakistan and India?
a) Regulation of river water usage
b) Prevention of water pollution
c) Distribution of water from the Ganges River
d) Protection of water infrastructure
What is the status of the water availability in Pakistan as per the World Bank?
a) High water availability
b) Moderate water availability
c) Critical water scarcity
d) No significant change in water resources
What is the most commonly used method of irrigation in Pakistan?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Flood irrigation
c) Sprinkler irrigation
d) Subsurface irrigation
Which of the following is a proposed solution to reduce water wastage in agriculture?
a) Improved irrigation techniques
b) Increasing water withdrawals
c) Expansion of canal systems
d) Increasing groundwater extraction
What is the impact of population growth on water resources in Pakistan?
a) Increased demand for water
b) Reduced industrial water consumption
c) Reduced agricultural water demand
d) Improved water conservation
What percentage of Pakistan’s population lacks access to clean drinking water?
a) 10%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) 60%
Which of the following water management techniques is being promoted in Pakistan to improve water efficiency?
a) Desalination
b) Rainwater harvesting
c) Drilling more wells
d) River diversion
Which river in Pakistan is most crucial for the country’s water supply?
a) Chenab River
b) Jhelum River
c) Indus River
d) Kabul River
What is the term used for the process of removing salt from seawater for drinking purposes?
a) Filtration
b) Desalination
c) Distillation
d) Chlorination
Which of the following is a significant effect of climate change on water resources in Pakistan?
a) Increased rainfall
b) Reduced water availability
c) More consistent river flows
d) Increased water quality
What is the main source of water pollution in urban areas of Pakistan?
a) Wastewater from industries
b) Agricultural runoff
c) Poor waste management
d) Natural disasters
What is the main aim of the “Water Conservation Program” launched by Pakistan?
a) Increase water storage capacity
b) Promote water wastage
c) Raise awareness about water conservation
d) Build more dams
Which of the following methods can help in improving water use efficiency in Pakistan?
a) Using more water-intensive crops
b) Building new canals
c) Installing efficient irrigation systems
d) Extracting more groundwater
Which organization is responsible for managing water resources in Pakistan?
a) Federal Board of Revenue
b) Ministry of Water Resources
c) Ministry of Environment
d) Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
What is the name of the water storage project in Pakistan that aims to manage floodwaters and provide irrigation?
a) Kalabagh Dam
b) Dams at Mangla and Tarbela
c) Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project
d) Diamer-Bhasha Dam
Which of the following practices can help reduce water consumption in Pakistan’s agriculture sector?
a) Expansion of irrigation channels
b) Increased use of chemical fertilizers
c) Crop rotation and water-efficient crops
d) Over-extraction of groundwater
Which of the following countries does Pakistan share its major rivers with?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Iran
What is a significant consequence of water scarcity in Pakistan?
a) Increased forest cover
b) High energy production
c) Agricultural losses and food insecurity
d) Decreased urbanization
What is one of the main goals of the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan?
a) Shared water management for mutual benefit
b) Shared fishing rights on rivers
c) Joint irrigation projects
d) Creation of joint water reservoirs
Which of the following is a priority area for improving water management in Pakistan?
a) Increased water extraction
b) Improved flood control infrastructure
c) More construction of reservoirs
d) Raising awareness on water-saving techniques
