Future Challenges in Pakistan’s Geography MCQS

1. Which major geographical challenge is Pakistan expected to face due to climate change?
(A) Increase in snowfall
(B) Rise in sea levels and glacial melting
(C) Longer monsoon seasons
(D) Expansion of fertile land

2. What is a primary consequence of rapid urbanization in Pakistan’s geography?
(A) Expansion of forests
(B) Desertification reversal
(C) Pressure on land, water, and housing resources
(D) Decrease in rural population

3. Which region of Pakistan is most vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)?
(A) Sindh
(B) Balochistan
(C) Gilgit-Baltistan
(D) Punjab

4. Water scarcity in Pakistan is mainly caused by:
(A) Abundance of rivers
(B) Over-irrigation and poor storage capacity
(C) Frequent rains
(D) Growing desalination plants

5. What impact will sea level rise have on Pakistan’s coastal areas?
(A) Increased agriculture
(B) Land submergence and loss of habitat
(C) More port cities
(D) Greater tourism opportunities

6. Which of the following is a future risk for Pakistan due to tectonic activity?
(A) Tsunami in the northern areas
(B) Cyclone outbreaks
(C) Earthquakes in fault zone areas
(D) Constant volcanic eruptions

7. What is the geographical challenge related to population growth in Pakistan?
(A) Increase in glacier formation
(B) Sustainable land use and urban planning
(C) Decline in construction
(D) Growth of barren lands

8. The Indus Delta is under threat primarily due to:
(A) Excessive rainfall
(B) Deforestation in Balochistan
(C) Sea intrusion and reduced freshwater flow
(D) Mining in the region

9. Which factor will likely intensify natural disasters in Pakistan’s future?
(A) Increased snowfall
(B) Better prediction models
(C) Climate change and poor environmental planning
(D) Shrinking deserts

10. What is a major future challenge for Pakistan’s arid and semi-arid zones?
(A) Flooding
(B) Urban sprawl
(C) Water scarcity and desertification
(D) Glacial expansion