Forest Cover and Deforestation Issues in Pakistan MCQs

1. What percentage of Pakistan’s total land area is covered by forests (as of recent estimates)?
(A) 2%
(B) 5%
(C) 10%
(D) 15%

2. Which province of Pakistan has the largest forest cover?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

3. What is the primary cause of deforestation in Pakistan?
(A) Urbanization
(B) Agricultural expansion
(C) Natural disasters
(D) Climate change

4. Which type of forest is found in the northern areas of Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan?
(A) Mangrove forests
(B) Coniferous forests
(C) Tropical forests
(D) Thorn forests

5. Which region of Pakistan is known for its mangrove forests?
(A) Northern Areas
(B) Thar Desert
(C) Indus Delta
(D) Potohar Plateau

6. What is the main environmental impact of deforestation in Pakistan?
(A) Increased rainfall
(B) Soil erosion and loss of biodiversity
(C) Decreased temperatures
(D) Expansion of agricultural land

7. Which international agreement has Pakistan signed to combat deforestation and promote sustainable forest management?
(A) Paris Agreement
(B) Kyoto Protocol
(C) REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation)
(D) Montreal Protocol

8. Which of the following is a major initiative taken by the Government of Pakistan to increase forest cover?
(A) Green Pakistan Programme
(B) Clean and Green Pakistan
(C) Billion Tree Tsunami
(D) All of the above

9. Which type of forest is most affected by deforestation in Pakistan?
(A) Coniferous forests
(B) Mangrove forests
(C) Thorn forests
(D) Tropical forests

10. What is the estimated annual deforestation rate in Pakistan?
(A) 0.2%
(B) 0.5%
(C) 1.0%
(D) 2.0%