Urbanization and Rural Settlements in Pakistan 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. Urbanization refers to the process of increasing population in? (A) Rural areas (B) Mountain areas (C) Coastal areas (D) Urban areas 2. Rural settlements are mainly associated with which economic activity in Pakistan? (A) Manufacturing (B) Mining (C) Trade (D) Agriculture 3. Which city is the largest urban center of Pakistan? (A) Lahore (B) Karachi (C) Faisalabad (D) Islamabad 4. Which province of Pakistan has the highest urban population percentage? (A) Sindh (B) Punjab (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 5. The main cause of rapid urbanization in Pakistan is? (A) Industrialization (B) Climate change (C) Better education and job opportunities (D) High death rate 6. Rural-to-urban migration mostly occurs due to? (A) Cultural activities (B) Employment opportunities (C) Family traditions (D) Religious reasons 7. Which city is called the āHeart of Pakistanā and is a major urban center? (A) Karachi (B) Lahore (C) Peshawar (D) Quetta 8. Rural settlements in Pakistan are generally characterized by? (A) Agricultural lifestyle (B) Industrial economy (C) High population density (D) Modern infrastructure 9. Which problem is commonly associated with rapid urbanization? (A) Improved living standards (B) Increased literacy (C) Better health facilities (D) Overcrowding 10. Which type of settlement pattern is common in river plains of Pakistan? (A) Scattered (B) Linear (C) Circular (D) Nucleated 11. Which city is Pakistanās capital and a planned urban settlement? (A) Lahore (B) Islamabad (C) Karachi (D) Rawalpindi 12. Squatter settlements in urban areas are commonly known as? (A) Villages (B) Colonies (C) Slums or Katchi Abadis (D) Farmhouses 13. Which factor discourages rural settlement growth? (A) Fertile soil (B) Lack of basic facilities (C) Canal irrigation (D) Favorable climate 14. Which of the following is a major rural problem in Pakistan? (A) Traffic congestion (B) Illiteracy (C) Pollution (D) High-rise buildings 15. Urban settlements are mainly centers of? (A) Farming (B) Fishing (C) Industry and services (D) Forestry 16. Which province has the lowest level of urbanization in Pakistan? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Balochistan (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 17. Which settlement type is found in mountainous areas of Pakistan? (A) Nucleated (B) Linear (C) Circular (D) Scattered 18. Rapid urbanization leads to pressure on which facility most? (A) Agriculture (B) Defense (C) Tourism (D) Housing 19. Which urban problem results from inadequate transport facilities? (A) Traffic congestion (B) Literacy (C) Employment (D) Industrial growth 20. Rural settlements in Pakistan are mostly located near? (A) Deserts (B) Mountains (C) Rivers and canals (D) Coastal areas
