Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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1
Which of the following trees is commonly used to produce cricket bats in Pakistan?
Answer:
Willow
Willow wood is the preferred material for making high-quality cricket bats. Willow trees are found in the cooler, moist regions of northern Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.
2
The concept of 'Agro-forestry' in Pakistan involves:
Answer:
Growing trees and crops together on the same farmland
Agro-forestry is a land management system where farmers grow trees alongside their agricultural crops. This provides extra income from timber while improving soil fertility and micro-climates.
3
The Himalayan Moist Temperate forests are found in which part of Pakistan?
Answer:
Galliats and Azad Kashmir
Moist Temperate forests occur in areas with high rainfall, such as the Murree Galliats, Neelum Valley, and parts of Kaghan. They contain a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees.
4
Why are forests in Pakistan critical for the longevity of dams like Tarbela and Mangla?
Answer:
They prevent siltation by holding the soil
Forests in the catchment areas of the Indus and Jhelum rivers prevent soil erosion. Without trees, sediment flows into the dams (siltation), reducing their water storage capacity and lifespan.
5
Which of the following is an example of an irrigated plantation in Sindh?
Answer:
Miani Forest
Miani Forest is a well-known irrigated plantation in Sindh. Like Changa Manga in Punjab, it was developed to meet the timber and fuel needs of the region.
6
Approximately what percentage of Pakistan's total area is currently covered by forests?
Answer:
Less than 5%
Current estimates suggest that Pakistan's forest cover is roughly between 4% and 5%, which is significantly lower than the recommended 25% for environmental sustainability.
7
The 'Babul' (Acacia nilotica) tree is most commonly associated with which forest type in Pakistan?
Answer:
Riverine and Tropical Thorn Forests
Babul is a hardy tree that grows in the arid plains and along riverbanks. It is widely used for its hard timber, tanning material from its bark, and as animal fodder.
8
Which forest type occupies the smallest percentage of the total forest area in Pakistan?
Answer:
Alpine Forests
While Alpine forests exist at extreme altitudes, they cover a very small portion of Pakistan's total land area compared to Coniferous or Riverine forests.
9
Deforestation in Pakistan has directly contributed to which of the following natural disasters?
Answer:
Flash floods and soil erosion
Forests hold the soil together and absorb rainwater. When forests are cleared, rainwater flows rapidly down slopes, causing flash floods and washing away fertile topsoil.
10
Which of the following is a major benefit provided by Mangrove forests to coastal communities?
Answer:
Protection against cyclones and tsunamis
Mangroves act as a natural barrier against coastal storms, surges, and tsunamis. Their complex root systems stabilize the soil and reduce the impact of high-energy waves.