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1
In which district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the Broghil Valley National Park situated?
Answer:
Chitral District
Broghil Valley National Park is located in the northernmost reaches of the Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This high-altitude park is situated near the Afghan border and is renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery, high-altitude peatlands, and diverse wildlife including the snow leopard and Siberian ibex.
2
Central Karakoram National Park, which protects some of the world's highest peaks, is located in which region?
Answer:
Gilgit-Baltistan
Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) is the largest protected area in Gilgit-Baltistan. It encompasses several of the world's highest peaks, including K2, Gasherbrum I, and Broad Peak, as well as massive glaciers like Baltoro and Biafo, making it a critical area for mountaineering and ecological preservation.
3
In which year was the Chinji National Park established in the Talagang Tehsil of Chakwal?
Answer:
1987
Chinji National Park was established in 1987 and is located in the Talagang Tehsil of the Chakwal District. The park is characterized by its unique eroded red-rock landscape and dry subtropical evergreen forests, providing a habitat for species such as the Urial and various desert flora.
4
Chitral National Park is a prominent wildlife sanctuary located beside which river?
Answer:
Chitral River
Chitral National Park (also known as Chitral Gol National Park) is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It lies along the banks of the Chitral River and is particularly famous for its population of Markhor, the national animal of Pakistan, which can often be seen descending the cliffs to drink from the river.
5
Deosai National Park is geographically positioned between which of the following areas?
Answer:
Skardu, Gultari, Kharmang, and Astore Valley
Deosai National Park is situated on the Deosai Plains, which is the second-highest plateau in the world after the Tibetan Plateau. Geographically, it is nestled between the valleys of Skardu, Gultari, Kharmang, and the Astore Valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Northern Pakistan.
6
Hazarganji Chiltan National Park is located in which district of Balochistan?
Answer:
Quetta District
Hazarganji Chiltan National Park is a major national park located in the Quetta District of Balochistan. The park was established to protect the rare Chiltan Markhor and is known for its rugged mountains and diverse desert-mountain flora, including juniper and wild almond trees.
7
Which national park is the largest in Pakistan, covering approximately 1,650 square kilometers?
Answer:
Hingol National Park
Hingol National Park, established in 1988, is the largest national park in Pakistan. It covers about 1,650 square kilometers and is situated along the Makran coast in Balochistan. It is famous for its unique rock formations (like the 'Princess of Hope'), mud volcanoes, and the Hingol River.
8
Kirthar National Park is situated across which two districts of Sindh?
Answer:
Karachi and Jamshoro
Kirthar National Park is located in the Kirthar Mountains in the Karachi and Jamshoro districts of Sindh. It is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Pakistan, providing a critical sanctuary for the Sindh Ibex, Urial, and various desert wildlife species.
9
Lal Sohanra National Park, recognized as one of the largest in South Asia, is located in which district?
Answer:
Bahawalpur
Lal Sohanra National Park is located in the Bahawalpur District of Punjab. It is unique among national parks for containing a diverse mix of ecosystems, including desert (Cholistan), natural wetlands, and man-made forests, and it is a key site for the conservation of Blackbuck and Chinkara.
10
Machiara National Park, notified in 1996, is located in which region of Azad Kashmir?
Answer:
Muzaffarabad
Machiara National Park is located in the Muzaffarabad District of Azad Kashmir. Since its notification in 1996, it has served as a protected area for high-altitude Himalayan biodiversity, including the Western Tragopan pheasant and several endangered mammalian species.
11
Saiful Muluk National Park was created in 2003 and is centered around which valley?
Answer:
Naran Valley
Saiful Muluk National Park was established in 2003 in the Naran Valley of the Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The park is named after the legendary Lake Saiful Muluk and protects the alpine flora and fauna found in the high-altitude surroundings of the Kaghan region.
12
In which district is the Sheikh Buddin National Park (established in 2003) located?
Answer:
Dera Ismail Khan
Sheikh Buddin National Park (also spelled Sheikh Badin) is located in the Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Established in 2003, it covers an area of approximately 15,540 hectares and serves as an important ecological preserve in the region.
13
Toli Pir is a scenic hilltop and tourist destination situated in which district of Azad Kashmir?
Answer:
Poonch District
Toli Pir is a well-known hilltop area and national park located in the Rawalakot Tehsil of the Poonch District in Azad Kashmir. It is one of the highest points in the region and is a popular tourist destination due to its lush green meadows and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
14
Where is Broghil Valley National Park located in Pakistan?
Answer:
Chitral District
Broghil Valley is a valley and national park located in the upper northern reaches of Chitral District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is situated very close to the Afghan-Pakistan border, known for its high-altitude landscapes.
15
The Central Karakoram National Park is situated in which administrative region?
Answer:
Gilgit-Baltistan
Central Karakoram National Park is situated in Gilgit-Baltistan. While the region is under dispute between India and Pakistan, it is currently administered by Pakistan and contains some of the world's highest peaks.
16
In which year was the Chinji National Park established?
Answer:
1987
Chinji National Park was established in 1987. It is located in Talagang Tehsil of the Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan, and is part of the Salt Range landscape.
17
Chitral National Park is located beside which river?
Answer:
Chitral River
Chitral National Park is one of the national parks of Pakistan located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, specifically positioned beside the Chitral River.
18
Between which valleys is the Deosai National Park located?
Answer:
Skardu, Gultari, Kharmang and Astore
The Deosai National Park is located between Skardu, Gultari, Kharmang, and Astore Valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. It is famous for being one of the highest plateaus in the world.
19
Which is the largest National Park in Pakistan by area?
Answer:
Hingol National Park
Hingol National Park is the largest National Park in Pakistan, covering an area of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi). It was established in 1988 and is located along the Makran coast in Balochistan.
20
The Kirthar National Park is situated in which two districts of Sindh?
Answer:
Karachi and Jamshoro
Kirthar National Park is situated in the Kirthar Mountains, spanning across the Karachi and Jamshoro districts in Sindh, Pakistan.
