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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "reservoir role" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. reservoir role — Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows
B. reservoir role — Flash flooding
C. reservoir role — By temporarily storing peak inflows
D. reservoir role — Water-borne disease outbreaks
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "reservoir role — By temporarily storing peak inflows". Reservoir operation can reduce downstream flood peaks where capacity is available.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "embankment" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. embankment — Confine floodwater within a channel
B. embankment — Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows
C. embankment — By temporarily storing peak inflows
D. embankment — Risk-sensitive planning, stronger infrastructure and ecosystem restoration
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "embankment — Confine floodwater within a channel". Embankments protect land but can fail or shift risk downstream.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "floodplain" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. floodplain — Flash flooding
B. floodplain — By temporarily storing peak inflows
C. floodplain — Confine floodwater within a channel
D. floodplain — Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "floodplain — Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows". Encroachment increases exposure to recurrent flooding.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "early warning" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. early warning — By temporarily storing peak inflows
B. early warning — South Asian monsoon
C. early warning — Confine floodwater within a channel
D. early warning — Early-warning systems
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "early warning — Early-warning systems". Forecasts, alerts and evacuation planning save lives.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "NDMA" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. NDMA — Provincial Disaster Management Authorities
B. NDMA — National Disaster Management Authority
C. NDMA — Nadwatul Ulama
D. NDMA — Ghaznavid dynasty
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "NDMA — National Disaster Management Authority". NDMA coordinates national disaster risk management and response.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "GLOF" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. GLOF — Flash flooding
B. GLOF — Confine floodwater within a channel
C. GLOF — Water-borne disease outbreaks
D. GLOF — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "GLOF — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood". GLOFs can release large volumes of water and debris suddenly.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "urban flooding" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. urban flooding — Confine floodwater within a channel
B. urban flooding — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
C. urban flooding — Early-warning systems
D. urban flooding — Inadequate drainage and blocked waterways
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "urban flooding — Inadequate drainage and blocked waterways". Heavy rainfall overwhelms urban drainage systems.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "flash floods" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. flash floods — Early-warning systems
B. flash floods — Flash flooding
C. flash floods — Confine floodwater within a channel
D. flash floods — Inadequate drainage and blocked waterways
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "flash floods — Flash flooding". Flash floods rise rapidly and can occur far from large rivers.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "2022 year" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. 2022 year — 2010
B. 2022 year — 2023
C. 2022 year — 2032
D. 2022 year — 2022
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "2022 year — 2022". The 2022 floods caused severe loss of life, displacement and infrastructure damage.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "monsoon" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. monsoon — Confine floodwater within a channel
B. monsoon — South Asian monsoon
C. monsoon — Flash flooding
D. monsoon — Water-borne disease outbreaks
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "monsoon — South Asian monsoon". Monsoon rains are the principal driver of widespread summer flooding.
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Floods in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "river flood source" aspect of Floods in Pakistan?
A. river flood source — Hub River
B. river flood source — Beas River
C. river flood source — Indus River system
D. river flood source — Kabul River
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "river flood source — Indus River system". Monsoon rainfall and upstream inflows can cause extensive flooding along the Indus and tributaries.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "resilience"?
A. Risk-sensitive planning, stronger infrastructure and ecosystem restoration
B. Early-warning systems
C. By temporarily storing peak inflows
D. Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows
Correct Answer: A
Resilience: Risk-sensitive planning, stronger infrastructure and ecosystem restoration. Long-term resilience combines structural and non-structural measures.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "health impact"?
A. Water-borne disease outbreaks
B. Flash flooding
C. Confine floodwater within a channel
D. Risk-sensitive planning, stronger infrastructure and ecosystem restoration
Correct Answer: A
Health impact: Water-borne disease outbreaks. Contaminated water and displacement increase risks of diarrhea, cholera and other illnesses.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "reservoir role"?
A. Early-warning systems
B. By temporarily storing peak inflows
C. Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows
D. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
Correct Answer: B
Reservoir role: By temporarily storing peak inflows. Reservoir operation can reduce downstream flood peaks where capacity is available.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "embankment"?
A. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
B. South Asian monsoon
C. Inadequate drainage and blocked waterways
D. Confine floodwater within a channel
Correct Answer: D
Embankment: Confine floodwater within a channel. Embankments protect land but can fail or shift risk downstream.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "floodplain"?
A. Flash flooding
B. Water-borne disease outbreaks
C. Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows
D. South Asian monsoon
Correct Answer: C
Floodplain: Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows. Encroachment increases exposure to recurrent flooding.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "early warning"?
A. South Asian monsoon
B. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
C. Early-warning systems
D. Risk-sensitive planning, stronger infrastructure and ecosystem restoration
Correct Answer: C
Early warning: Early-warning systems. Forecasts, alerts and evacuation planning save lives.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "NDMA"?
A. Second Constituent Assembly
B. National Disaster Management Authority
C. Provincial Disaster Management Authorities
D. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Correct Answer: B
Ndma: National Disaster Management Authority. NDMA coordinates national disaster risk management and response.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "GLOF"?
A. Floodplains naturally convey and store high river flows
B. Flash flooding
C. Risk-sensitive planning, stronger infrastructure and ecosystem restoration
D. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
Correct Answer: D
Glof: Glacial Lake Outburst Flood. GLOFs can release large volumes of water and debris suddenly.
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Floods in Pakistan
For Floods in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "urban flooding"?
A. Inadequate drainage and blocked waterways
B. By temporarily storing peak inflows
C. Flash flooding
D. Water-borne disease outbreaks
Correct Answer: A
Urban flooding: Inadequate drainage and blocked waterways. Heavy rainfall overwhelms urban drainage systems.