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Wildlife Sanctuaries of Pakistan
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1
The Indus Dolphin Reserve, a critical sanctuary for the endangered blind Indus Dolphin, is located between which two barrages?
Answer:
Sukkur and Guddu
The Indus Dolphin Reserve is located in Sindh between the Sukkur and Guddu barrages. This stretch of the river is the primary habitat for the Indus River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor), a species that has adapted to the murky waters of the Indus and relies on echolocation to navigate and hunt.
2
Which wildlife sanctuary in Sindh is famously known as the 'Bird's Paradise' of Asia?
Answer:
Haleji Lake
Haleji Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is a major wintering ground for migratory waterfowl. During the winter months, hundreds of thousands of birds fly from Siberia and Central Asia to this lake, making it one of the most significant bird sanctuaries in the region and earning it the title 'Bird's Paradise'.
3
The Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary is the only place in Pakistan where which of the following birds regularly breeds?
Answer:
Greater Flamingo
The Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary in Sindh provides a unique saline ecosystem. It is the only known breeding ground for the Greater Flamingo in Pakistan, where they build mud nests in the 'Flamingo City' area during years with sufficient rainfall.
4
Which of these wildlife sanctuaries is located in the Salt Range of Punjab and is home to the Punjab Urial?
Answer:
Sodhi Wildlife Sanctuary
Sodhi Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Khushab district within the Salt Range, is a protected area specifically designed to conserve the Punjab Urial (Ovis vignei punjabiensis). This subspecies of wild sheep is endemic to the salt ranges and low hills of northern Punjab.
5
Astola Island, Pakistan's first Marine Protected Area, is a significant sanctuary for which endangered reptile?
Answer:
Green Sea Turtle
Astola Island, located off the coast of Balochistan, serves as a vital nesting ground for the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). Its status as a Marine Protected Area helps safeguard the coral reefs and the various marine species that rely on the island's undisturbed beaches for reproduction.
6
Which wildlife sanctuary is located in the desert region of Sindh and protects the habitat of the Houbara Bustard?
Answer:
Nara Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
The Nara Desert Wildlife Sanctuary covers a vast area of sand dunes and wetlands in Sindh. It is a critical habitat for the Houbara Bustard, a migratory bird that travels from Central Asia to Pakistan in winter. The sanctuary also supports various desert species like the Chinkara gazelle.
7
The Hingol Wildlife Sanctuary (part of the larger National Park) in Balochistan is famous for having a large population of which predator?
Answer:
Marsh Crocodile
The Hingol River, which flows through the sanctuary, is home to a significant population of Marsh Crocodiles (Mugger crocodiles). This is one of the few places in Pakistan where crocodiles can still be found in their natural riverine and estuarine habitat.
8
Which sanctuary in the northern areas is specifically known for the conservation of the Western Tragopan, a rare pheasant?
Answer:
Machiara Wildlife Sanctuary
Machiara Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, is globally significant for the conservation of the Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus). This brightly colored and elusive pheasant is considered vulnerable and depends on the dense temperate forests found in the sanctuary.
9
The Chiltan Wild Goat (Markhor) is the primary species protected in which sanctuary near Quetta?
Answer:
Hazarganji-Chiltan
The Hazarganji-Chiltan area was established to protect the Chiltan Wild Goat, a unique subspecies of Markhor. Located near Quetta, the sanctuary's name 'Hazarganji' means 'of a thousand treasures,' referring to the rich biological and historical value of the mountain range.
10
Which sanctuary in Punjab is located at the confluence of the Chenab and Tawi rivers and is important for migratory birds?
Answer:
Bajwat Wildlife Sanctuary
Bajwat Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Sialkot district. It encompasses a complex of wetlands along the Chenab River and its tributaries, providing an essential stopover point for migratory birds traveling along the Indus Flyway during the winter season.
11
The Drigh Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Sindh is a major habitat for which type of migratory birds?
Answer:
Waterfowl and Ducks
Drigh Lake, located in the Larkana district, is a relatively small but highly productive sanctuary for migratory ducks and waterfowl. It is a Ramsar site, meaning it is recognized internationally for its importance as a wetland habitat.
12
Which wildlife sanctuary is located at the border of Sindh and Balochistan and serves as a major wintering site for cranes?
Answer:
Hub Dam Wildlife Sanctuary
Hub Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, centered around the reservoir of the Hub Dam, is a vital wintering area for many waterbirds, including Common Cranes and Demoiselle Cranes. The surrounding hills also provide habitat for Urial and Sindh Ibex.
13
The 'Indus Flyway', which passes over many Pakistani sanctuaries, is also known by which color-coded name?
Answer:
The Green Route
The Indus Flyway is often referred to as the 'Green Route' or Flyway No. 4. It is one of the world's most important migratory paths for birds flying from the breeding grounds in Northern Asia to the wintering grounds in the Indian subcontinent.
14
Which sanctuary in Sindh is known for its limestone hills and as a habitat for the Sindh Ibex?
Answer:
Takkar Wildlife Sanctuary
Takkar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Sukkur district. Its rugged limestone terrain provides a safe haven for the Sindh Ibex (Capra aegagrus blythi) and the Chinkara gazelle, protecting them from hunting and habitat loss.
15
The Ras Koh Wildlife Sanctuary in Balochistan is home to which rare desert-dwelling species?
Answer:
Chinkara Gazelle
The Ras Koh range in Balochistan serves as a sanctuary for the Chinkara (Indian Gazelle). The area's arid conditions and remote location help protect this species, which is often targeted by illegal hunters elsewhere.
16
Which of these is a wildlife sanctuary in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province known for its hilly terrain and leopard sightings?
Answer:
Manglot Wildlife Sanctuary
Manglot Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Nizampur area of Nowshera, KP. It provides a natural habitat for various wildlife including the Common Leopard, Chinkara, and various species of partridges and pheasants.
17
The Kinjhar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, besides being a source of water for Karachi, is a protected area for:
Answer:
Migratory Birds
Kinjhar Lake (also known as Kalri Lake) is a significant wildlife sanctuary and Ramsar site. It supports a large number of wintering birds and is also a major source of commercial fishing and drinking water for Karachi.
18
Which sanctuary in the Punjab Salt Range is specifically known for its scenic beauty and Urial population?
Answer:
Chauhala Wildlife Sanctuary
Chauhala Wildlife Sanctuary is another key protected area in the Salt Range. Like Sodhi, it is essential for the protection of the Punjab Urial, providing the hilly and rocky habitat that this wild sheep requires.
19
The Taunsa Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary is located on which river?
Answer:
Indus
The Taunsa Barrage on the Indus River in Punjab is a designated wildlife sanctuary. It is an important site for the Indus River Dolphin and serves as a critical wetland for many species of migratory ducks and shorebirds.
20
What is the primary threat to most wildlife sanctuaries in Pakistan's wetland areas?
Answer:
Water pollution and illegal hunting
Wetland sanctuaries in Pakistan, such as Haleji and Drigh, face serious threats from the discharge of industrial waste, agricultural runoff containing pesticides, and illegal poaching of migratory birds.
