Deforestation and Afforestation in Pakistan MCQS

1. What is the main cause of deforestation in Pakistan?
(A) Earthquakes
(B) Overgrazing
(C) Urbanization and illegal logging
(D) Climate change only

2. Which region of Pakistan is most affected by deforestation?
(A) Punjab plains
(B) Sindh coastal areas
(C) Northern hilly regions
(D) Thar Desert

3. What is afforestation?
(A) Planting crops instead of trees
(B) Cutting old forests
(C) Planting trees in barren lands
(D) Burning trees to clear land

4. Which national program was launched to combat deforestation in Pakistan?
(A) Pakistan Clean Air Program
(B) Billion Tree Tsunami
(C) Forest Watch Pakistan
(D) Green Shield Program

5. Which province initiated the “Billion Tree Tsunami” project?
(A) Sindh
(B) Punjab
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

6. What percentage of Pakistan’s total land area is currently covered by forests (approx.)?
(A) 10%
(B) 5%
(C) 20%
(D) 15%

7. Which government initiative aims at countrywide forest restoration?
(A) Digital Pakistan
(B) National Climate Plan
(C) Ten Billion Tree Tsunami
(D) Eco Vision 2030

8. How does deforestation impact Pakistan’s environment?
(A) Reduces inflation
(B) Improves agriculture
(C) Causes soil erosion and climate change
(D) Increases rainfall

9. Which international organization appreciated Pakistan’s tree plantation efforts?
(A) World Bank
(B) IMF
(C) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
(D) UNESCO

10. What is the primary goal of afforestation in Pakistan?
(A) Generate electricity
(B) Attract tourism
(C) Restore ecosystems and reduce climate impact
(D) Increase urban land