Role of Tourism in Pakistan’s Economy MCQS

1. What is a major benefit of tourism for Pakistan’s economy?
(A) Decrease in foreign exchange reserves
(B) Increase in imports
(C) Earning foreign exchange and creating employment
(D) Rise in inflation

2. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), tourism contributes approximately what percent to Pakistan’s GDP (pre-COVID estimates)?
(A) 1%
(B) 2.9%
(C) 5.7%
(D) 9%

3. Which of the following sectors directly benefits from tourism in Pakistan?
(A) Mining
(B) Textiles
(C) Hospitality and transport
(D) Agriculture

4. What type of tourism is promoted through the Kartarpur Corridor?
(A) Adventure tourism
(B) Religious tourism
(C) Eco-tourism
(D) Business tourism

5. Which organization is responsible for promoting tourism at the federal level in Pakistan?
(A) PTA
(B) PTDC (Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation)
(C) PIA
(D) PEMRA

6. How can tourism help reduce regional inequality in Pakistan?
(A) By encouraging urban migration
(B) By concentrating investment in large cities
(C) By creating income opportunities in remote areas
(D) By discouraging foreign visitors

7. What is a major barrier to tourism growth in Pakistan?
(A) Too many airlines
(B) Weak industrial base
(C) Poor infrastructure and security concerns
(D) Excessive taxation of tourists

8. Which province of Pakistan has the highest potential for eco-tourism due to its natural beauty?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan
(D) Balochistan

9. Which type of tourism is linked with preserving heritage sites like Mohenjo-Daro and Taxila?
(A) Coastal tourism
(B) Industrial tourism
(C) Cultural and historical tourism
(D) Sports tourism

10. What is the expected outcome of increasing tourism investment in Pakistan?
(A) Lower GDP
(B) Decline in job creation
(C) Economic diversification and growth
(D) Reduced foreign relations