Drug Abuse and Crime Rate in Pakistan 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is one of the major causes of drug abuse among youth in Pakistan? (A) Access to quality education (B) Peer pressure and stress (C) Employment opportunities (D) Strict parenting 2. : Which province in Pakistan reports the highest rate of drug addiction? (A) Sindh (B) Balochistan (C) Punjab (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 3. : Which age group is most vulnerable to drug addiction in Pakistan? (A) 10–15 years (B) 15–30 years (C) 30–50 years (D) Above 50 years 4. : Which drug is most commonly abused in Pakistan? (A) Heroin (B) Cocaine (C) LSD (D) Ketamine 5. : What is the role of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in Pakistan? (A) Educating school children (B) Importing medicines (C) Controlling and preventing drug trafficking (D) Collecting taxes 6. : What is a major link between drug abuse and crime in Pakistan? (A) Drug users become teachers (B) Drug abuse leads to increased violence and theft (C) Drug users become sportsmen (D) Drug users increase GDP 7. : Which international border is commonly used for drug smuggling into Pakistan? (A) India-Pakistan border (B) Iran-Pakistan border (C) China-Pakistan border (D) Afghanistan-Pakistan border 8. : Which city in Pakistan is often highlighted as a drug trafficking hub? (A) Lahore (B) Islamabad (C) Peshawar (D) Karachi 9. : What is one impact of drug abuse on society in Pakistan? (A) Stronger families (B) Reduced crime (C) Increased social instability (D) Improved education 10. : Which of the following is a preventive measure against drug abuse? (A) Promoting substance use (B) Lack of education (C) Awareness and rehabilitation programs (D) Reducing law enforcement 11. : What type of crime is often committed under the influence of drugs in Pakistan? (A) Cybercrime (B) Homicide and robbery (C) Intellectual theft (D) Corporate fraud 12. : What percentage of Pakistan’s population is estimated to be drug-dependent? (A) 2% (B) 4% (C) 6% (D) 8% 13. : How does drug abuse affect Pakistan’s economy? (A) Increases employment (B) Boosts tourism (C) Reduces productivity and increases healthcare costs (D) Strengthens currency 14. : What is one effect of drug abuse on family structure in Pakistan? (A) Brings families together (B) Causes family breakdown and domestic violence (C) Encourages family savings (D) No impact 15. : Which law enforcement agency works with ANF in anti-drug operations? (A) Pakistan Navy (B) National Accountability Bureau (C) Police (D) Election Commission 16. : What role do educational institutions play in drug prevention? (A) Promote drug use (B) Provide narcotics (C) Conduct awareness campaigns and counseling (D) Ignore drug issues 17. : What is a major challenge in controlling drug trafficking in Pakistan? (A) Too much funding (B) Over-staffing (C) Corruption and porous borders (D) Strong border control 18. : Which type of drugs are increasingly used by students in Pakistan? (A) Painkillers and ice (crystal meth) (B) Insulin (C) Antacids (D) Vaccines 19. : What is one psychological effect of drug abuse? (A) Mental clarity (B) Depression and anxiety (C) Improved memory (D) Enhanced focus 20. : What does rehabilitation offer to drug addicts? (A) Drugs only (B) Counseling, medical treatment, and social reintegration (C) Jail term (D) Instant cure 21. : Which class of drugs is commonly used in party culture in urban Pakistan? (A) Antibiotics (B) Hallucinogens (C) Sedatives (D) Herbal medicine 22. : Which region in Pakistan is affected due to its proximity to the Golden Crescent? (A) Gilgit-Baltistan (B) Balochistan (C) Azad Kashmir (D) Sindh 23. : What is a major societal risk from rising drug addiction? (A) Better sports performance (B) Increased literacy (C) Rise in street crimes and homelessness (D) Better family ties 24. : What kind of punishment exists for drug smuggling in Pakistan? (A) Warning only (B) Short detention (C) Long imprisonment and heavy fines (D) No penalty 25. : How do narcotics contribute to organized crime in Pakistan? (A) Reduce criminal networks (B) Fund and support criminal gangs and terrorism (C) Build NGOs (D) Promote peace 26. : What is “ice” commonly referred to in Pakistan’s drug culture? (A) Salt (B) Sugar (C) Crystal methamphetamine (D) Soda 27. : What role do NGOs play in combating drug abuse? (A) Promote drug use (B) Ignore addicts (C) Provide rehabilitation and awareness programs (D) Sell drugs 28. : What is a common source of drugs for youth in Pakistan? (A) Clinics (B) Hospitals (C) Local dealers and peers (D) Pharmacies with prescription 29. : How does drug abuse affect Pakistan’s healthcare system? (A) Reduces burden (B) Has no impact (C) Increases demand for medical services and overburdens system (D) Solves mental health issues 30. : Which Pakistani city has seen rising incidents of synthetic drug use? (A) Quetta (B) Rawalpindi (C) Karachi (D) Multan 31. : What is a preventive policy Pakistan has adopted for drug abuse? (A) Drug distribution in schools (B) Death penalty for users (C) Drug awareness campaigns and school programs (D) Ignoring the issue 32. : What is a major weakness in Pakistan’s anti-drug strategy? (A) Strong international support (B) Effective policing (C) Weak law enforcement and poor coordination (D) Advanced tracking technology 33. : What is the role of parents in drug abuse prevention? (A) Encourage drug use (B) Monitor behavior and support children (C) Stay uninvolved (D) Punish children harshly 34. : Which media platform is used for anti-drug campaigns? (A) Netflix (B) Television and social media (C) Radio only (D) None 35. : Which act governs narcotic control in Pakistan? (A) Pakistan Penal Code (B) Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 (C) Prevention of Crime Act (D) Drugs and Cosmetics Act 36. : What is a common reason for relapse after rehabilitation? (A) High fees (B) Poor treatment (C) Lack of social support and reintegration (D) Too much food 37. : How can the youth be engaged to stay away from drugs? (A) Isolation (B) Physical and extracurricular activities (C) Pressure from friends (D) Avoiding schools 38. : How does drug trafficking threaten Pakistan’s national security? (A) No threat (B) Strengthens economy (C) Funds terrorism and promotes instability (D) Attracts tourism 39. : What is the link between unemployment and drug abuse? (A) No relation (B) Unemployment increases vulnerability to drug use (C) Jobs promote addiction (D) Employed people are more at risk 40. : What kind of support do recovering addicts need? (A) Isolation (B) Rejection (C) Family, job opportunities, and therapy (D) Punishment 41. : What is a major challenge in treating drug addiction? (A) Over-availability of facilities (B) Social stigma and lack of rehab centers (C) Too much family support (D) High salaries for addicts 42. : What is the role of media in addressing drug abuse? (A) Promoting substance use (B) Ignoring the topic (C) Spreading awareness and influencing public opinion (D) Censoring rehabilitation stories 43. : What is one early sign of drug abuse? (A) Sudden academic improvement (B) Mood swings, withdrawal from family, poor hygiene (C) Increased appetite (D) Happy behavior 44. : Which department supports ANF legally in drug cases? (A) Education department (B) Ministry of Tourism (C) Judiciary and Prosecution departments (D) Ministry of Climate Change 45. : What role can religious institutions play in reducing drug abuse? (A) Provide drugs (B) Stay silent (C) Moral guidance and community support (D) Promote addiction 46. : What is the trend of female drug abuse in Pakistan? (A) Negligible (B) Increasing (C) Decreasing rapidly (D) None 47. : What kind of drugs are available over-the-counter without prescription in Pakistan? (A) Stimulants and sleeping pills (B) Cancer drugs (C) Vaccines (D) HIV medication 48. : What major role do peer groups play in drug abuse among teens? (A) Prevent it (B) Encourage experimentation (C) Provide treatment (D) Discourage stress 49. : What is the impact of drug addiction on workplace productivity? (A) Increased productivity (B) No effect (C) Absenteeism and poor performance (D) Better teamwork 50. : What is essential for a successful anti-drug policy in Pakistan? (A) Lack of funding (B) Community cooperation, law enforcement, and education (C) Ignoring public opinion (D) Closing rehab centers