Waste Management and Recycling in Pakistan MCQS

1. What is the most common method of waste disposal in Pakistan?
(A) Incineration
(B) Landfilling
(C) Recycling
(D) Composting

2. Which Pakistani city generates the highest amount of solid waste daily?
(A) Islamabad
(B) Lahore
(C) Karachi
(D) Peshawar

3. What type of waste makes up the largest portion of municipal solid waste in Pakistan?
(A) Plastic waste
(B) Organic waste (food and green waste)
(C) E-waste
(D) Medical waste

4. What is the major challenge in managing waste in urban areas of Pakistan?
(A) Excess manpower
(B) Strict regulations
(C) Lack of collection and recycling infrastructure
(D) Too much rainfall

5. Which of the following is a benefit of recycling?
(A) Increases pollution
(B) Consumes more energy
(C) Reduces landfill waste and conserves resources
(D) Leads to soil erosion

6. What is the purpose of composting in waste management?
(A) Burn the waste
(B) Convert organic waste into fertilizer
(C) Create toxic gases
(D) Increase landfill waste

7. Which authority is primarily responsible for municipal waste collection in Pakistan’s cities?
(A) Pakistan Army
(B) Local Government / Municipal Corporations
(C) Ministry of Education
(D) National Disaster Management Authority

8. Which city is known for launching a modern waste management company in collaboration with Turkey?
(A) Lahore
(B) Quetta
(C) Multan
(D) Hyderabad

9. What is one major environmental hazard of improper waste disposal?
(A) Increased crop production
(B) Enhanced soil quality
(C) Groundwater contamination and air pollution
(D) Improved urban aesthetics

10. What is a long-term solution to improve waste management in Pakistan?
(A) Burning plastic waste openly
(B) Banning all packaging
(C) Promoting recycling and public awareness
(D) Exporting all waste to other countries