Conservation of Wildlife and National Parks in Pakistan MCQS

1. What is the primary objective of national parks in Pakistan?
(A) Urban development
(B) Entertainment only
(C) Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
(D) Mining activities

2. Which is the oldest national park in Pakistan?
(A) Margalla Hills National Park
(B) Khunjerab National Park
(C) Lal Suhanra National Park
(D) Ayubia National Park

3. The markhor, Pakistan’s national animal, is mostly found in:
(A) Thar Desert
(B) Salt Range
(C) Northern and western mountainous regions
(D) Balochistan plains

4. Which organization is primarily responsible for wildlife conservation in Pakistan?
(A) PTA
(B) NDMA
(C) WWF-Pakistan
(D) PEMRA

5. Khunjerab National Park is located in which region?
(A) Sindh
(B) Gilgit-Baltistan
(C) Punjab
(D) Balochistan

6. Which of the following is a major threat to wildlife in Pakistan?
(A) Sustainable farming
(B) Deforestation and illegal hunting
(C) Solar power expansion
(D) Fish farming

7. Hingol National Park is located in which province?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

8. Which rare species is protected in Chitral Gol National Park?
(A) Bengal tiger
(B) Asiatic lion
(C) Snow leopard and Markhor
(D) Wild boar

9. What role do wetlands play in wildlife conservation?
(A) Dry out habitats
(B) Provide breeding grounds and food sources
(C) Reduce biodiversity
(D) Pollute water

10. Which bird species is often targeted for illegal hunting in Pakistan?
(A) Crow
(B) Houbara bustard
(C) Sparrow
(D) Pigeon