Impact of Dams and Water Storage Projects MCQS

1. What is the primary purpose of building dams in Pakistan?
(A) Tourism development
(B) Flood control, irrigation, and electricity generation
(C) Mining expansion
(D) Urban housing schemes

2. Which is the largest dam in Pakistan in terms of water storage capacity?
(A) Warsak Dam
(B) Rawal Dam
(C) Tarbela Dam
(D) Mangla Dam

3. What is the major environmental concern associated with large dams?
(A) Improved biodiversity
(B) Deforestation and habitat loss
(C) Increase in internet connectivity
(D) Decrease in urban migration

4. Which dam project is currently under construction to enhance water storage and hydropower in Pakistan?
(A) Ghazi-Barotha
(B) Diamer-Bhasha Dam
(C) Kalabagh Dam
(D) Mirani Dam

5. How do water storage projects help Pakistan’s agriculture?
(A) Reduce crop yield
(B) Increase salinity
(C) Provide a consistent water supply for irrigation
(D) Promote urban farming

6. Which authority in Pakistan is mainly responsible for managing dams and water resources?
(A) NHA
(B) SUPARCO
(C) WAPDA
(D) NESPAK

7. Mangla Dam is located on which river?
(A) Indus
(B) Jhelum
(C) Chenab
(D) Ravi

8. One of the negative social impacts of large dam construction is:
(A) Rise in literacy rates
(B) Reduction in food insecurity
(C) Displacement of local communities
(D) Decrease in land prices

9. What benefit does hydropower from dams offer Pakistan?
(A) Fossil fuel consumption
(B) Clean and renewable energy
(C) Increased traffic
(D) Higher water tariffs

10. Why is water storage crucial for Pakistan’s future?
(A) To boost imports
(B) To promote deforestation
(C) To manage water scarcity and climate change impacts
(D) To replace natural lakes