Urbanization and Rural Settlements in Pakistan 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : Which city is the most populous urban center in Pakistan? (A) Lahore (B) Karachi (C) Islamabad (D) Faisalabad 2. : What percentage of Pakistan’s population currently lives in urban areas? (A) 30% (B) 37% (C) 45% (D) 55% 3. : What is the main factor driving urbanization in Pakistan? (A) Natural increase in rural population (B) Rural to urban migration (C) Government relocation programs (D) High birth rate in cities 4. : Which province has the highest urban population percentage? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 5. : What is a common feature of rural settlements in Pakistan? (A) High population density (B) Dispersed settlements (C) High-rise buildings (D) Developed industrial zones 6. : Which sector is the primary source of employment in rural Pakistan? (A) Agriculture (B) Manufacturing (C) Services (D) Construction 7. : What type of rural settlement is most common in Punjab? (A) Nucleated (B) Linear (C) Dispersed (D) Clustered 8. : Which city is known as the financial capital of Pakistan? (A) Lahore (B) Islamabad (C) Karachi (D) Multan 9. : What is the main problem caused by rapid urbanization in Pakistan? (A) Overcrowding and slums (B) Decline in birth rate (C) Increased rural population (D) Improved sanitation 10. : Which rural area is known for its extensive canal irrigation system? (A) Balochistan (B) Punjab (C) Sindh (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 11. : What is the term for people moving from rural areas to cities? (A) Urbanization (B) Migration (C) Emigration (D) Suburbanization 12. : Which city serves as the capital of Pakistan? (A) Lahore (B) Karachi (C) Islamabad (D) Peshawar 13. : What is the main reason for rural depopulation in Pakistan? (A) Lack of education facilities (B) Better healthcare in rural areas (C) Employment opportunities in cities (D) Government rural development 14. : Which is a typical characteristic of urban settlements? (A) Low population density (B) Concentrated population and infrastructure (C) Dispersed housing (D) Agricultural land use 15. : What type of settlement pattern is typical in the mountainous areas of Pakistan? (A) Nucleated (B) Dispersed (C) Linear (D) Clustered 16. : Which city is called the cultural capital of Pakistan? (A) Islamabad (B) Karachi (C) Lahore (D) Quetta 17. : Which factor contributes most to the growth of megacities in Pakistan? (A) Rural-urban migration (B) Decline in birth rates (C) Improved rural infrastructure (D) Decrease in urban population 18. : What is the impact of urbanization on agriculture in Pakistan? (A) Expansion of farmland (B) Conversion of agricultural land to urban use (C) Increase in crop yield (D) More farming jobs 19. : Which region has the lowest urbanization rate in Pakistan? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Balochistan (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 20. : What is a major challenge faced by rural settlements in Pakistan? (A) Overcrowding (B) Lack of basic amenities like clean water and electricity (C) Traffic congestion (D) Air pollution 21. : What is the term for a settlement where houses are grouped closely together? (A) Dispersed settlement (B) Nucleated settlement (C) Linear settlement (D) Scattered settlement 22. : Which Pakistani city is a major hub for textile industries? (A) Karachi (B) Faisalabad (C) Islamabad (D) Quetta 23. : Which of the following is a pull factor for urban migration? (A) Poor rural services (B) Job opportunities in cities (C) Natural disasters in rural areas (D) Lack of education 24. : What is the main mode of transport within urban areas of Pakistan? (A) Rickshaws and buses (B) Tractors (C) Animal carts (D) Walking only 25. : Which city is known for its historic Mughal architecture? (A) Islamabad (B) Lahore (C) Karachi (D) Peshawar 26. : What percentage of Pakistan’s population is engaged in agriculture? (A) 20% (B) 35% (C) 42% (D) 60% 27. : Which river basin supports the largest rural settlements in Pakistan? (A) Indus River (B) Chenab River (C) Jhelum River (D) Kabul River 28. : What is a major environmental issue linked to urbanization in Pakistan? (A) Deforestation (B) Air and water pollution (C) Soil fertility (D) Desertification 29. : Which settlement type develops along a road or river? (A) Nucleated (B) Linear (C) Dispersed (D) Clustered 30. : What is the main characteristic of squatter settlements in Pakistan’s cities? (A) Formal housing (B) Illegal and informal housing with poor facilities (C) High-rise apartments (D) Well-planned layouts 31. : Which province in Pakistan has the largest number of rural settlements? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Balochistan (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 32. : What is the typical construction material used in rural houses in Pakistan? (A) Concrete and steel (B) Mud and thatch (C) Glass and metal (D) Bricks and cement only 33. : Which city in Pakistan is rapidly growing due to IT sector development? (A) Karachi (B) Islamabad (C) Lahore (D) Multan 34. : What is a major social problem caused by urbanization? (A) Increase in agricultural jobs (B) Overcrowding and unemployment (C) Reduction in pollution (D) Improved rural education 35. : Which rural region in Pakistan is famous for cotton production? (A) Sindh (B) Balochistan (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Punjab 36. : What is the common feature of a ‘clustered’ rural settlement? (A) Houses scattered far apart (B) Houses grouped close with no clear pattern (C) Houses arranged in straight line (D) Houses surrounded by farmland 37. : Which city is known as the “City of Gardens”? (A) Lahore (B) Islamabad (C) Peshawar (D) Quetta 38. : What is the main source of water supply in rural areas of Pakistan? (A) River canals and wells (B) Bottled water (C) Rainwater only (D) Desalinated water 39. : Which area faces the most serious urban flooding in Pakistan? (A) Karachi (B) Quetta (C) Peshawar (D) Faisalabad 40. : What does peri-urban area refer to? (A) Remote rural areas (B) Areas at the edge of a city (C) City centers (D) Industrial zones 41. : What is the literacy rate generally higher in? (A) Rural areas (B) Urban areas (C) Desert areas (D) Mountainous areas 42. : Which of the following is a major urban planning challenge in Pakistan? (A) Expanding rural settlements (B) Managing slum development (C) Increasing farming land (D) Reducing urban birth rate 43. : What is a significant feature of rural markets in Pakistan? (A) Highly mechanized (B) Traditional and periodic (C) Located only in urban areas (D) Large supermarkets 44. : Which Pakistani city is known for its port facilities? (A) Lahore (B) Karachi (C) Islamabad (D) Multan 45. : Which of the following is a cause of urban sprawl in Pakistan? (A) Strict zoning laws (B) Population growth and lack of affordable housing (C) Decreasing migration to cities (D) Increased rural employment 46. : What is the impact of urbanization on traditional culture in Pakistan? (A) Strengthens traditional culture (B) Leads to cultural change and sometimes loss (C) No impact (D) Reverts urban culture to rural ways 47. : Which city in Pakistan has the highest population density? (A) Islamabad (B) Karachi (C) Lahore (D) Faisalabad 48. : What is the major source of income for rural households in Pakistan? (A) Industry (B) Agriculture and livestock (C) IT sector (D) Government jobs 49. : Which government agency is responsible for urban planning in Pakistan? (A) Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (B) Capital Development Authority (CDA) (C) Pakistan Meteorological Department (D) Ministry of Agriculture 50. : What is a “katchi abadis” in the context of Pakistan’s urban areas? (A) Formal residential areas (B) Informal settlements or slums (C) Industrial zones (D) Commercial centers