Urbanization Trends in Pakistan MCQs

1. What percentage of Pakistan’s population lives in urban areas (as of recent estimates)?
(A) 30%
(B) 40%
(C) 50%
(D) 60%

2. Which city is the most urbanized in Pakistan?
(A) Lahore
(B) Karachi
(C) Islamabad
(D) Faisalabad

3. What is the primary reason for rapid urbanization in Pakistan?
(A) Industrialization
(B) Rural-to-urban migration
(C) Government policies
(D) Decline in agricultural productivity

4. Which of the following is a major challenge associated with urbanization in Pakistan?
(A) Overpopulation in rural areas
(B) Lack of infrastructure in cities
(C) Decline in industrial growth
(D) Increase in agricultural output

5. Which province has the highest rate of urbanization in Pakistan?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

6. What is the estimated urban population growth rate in Pakistan?
(A) 2% per year
(B) 3% per year
(C) 4% per year
(D) 5% per year

7. Which of the following is a positive impact of urbanization in Pakistan?
(A) Increased pressure on resources
(B) Improved access to education and healthcare
(C) Rise in slum areas
(D) Environmental degradation

8. Which city is known as the “City of Gardens” and is a major urban center in Pakistan?
(A) Karachi
(B) Lahore
(C) Islamabad
(D) Peshawar

9. What is the main cause of rural-to-urban migration in Pakistan?
(A) Better job opportunities in cities
(B) Higher agricultural productivity in rural areas
(C) Government incentives for urban living
(D) Decline in urban population

10. Which of the following is a consequence of unplanned urbanization in Pakistan?
(A) Improved public transportation
(B) Expansion of slums and informal settlements
(C) Decrease in pollution levels
(D) Balanced regional development