Forests of Pakistan – Types and Importance MCQS 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is the main cause of global warming? (A) Deforestation (B) Greenhouse gas emissions (C) Ozone depletion (D) Earthquakes 2. : Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming? (A) Nitrogen (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Oxygen (D) Argon 3. : What is the main effect of global warming on glaciers? (A) Glaciers expand (B) Glaciers melt faster (C) No effect (D) Glaciers become colder 4. : Which mountain range in Pakistan has the largest number of glaciers? (A) Hindu Kush (B) Karakoram (C) Himalayas (D) Suleiman 5. : What is the significance of melting glaciers for Pakistan’s water supply? (A) It increases water availability permanently (B) It causes temporary increase then decrease in water flow (C) It has no effect (D) It reduces water flow immediately 6. : What can be a dangerous consequence of melting glaciers in Pakistan? (A) Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) (B) Earthquakes (C) Drought (D) Tsunamis 7. : Which river in Pakistan is primarily fed by glacier melt? (A) Indus River (B) Ravi River (C) Chenab River (D) Sutlej River 8. : How does global warming affect Pakistan’s agriculture? (A) Improves crop yields (B) Causes water shortages and erratic weather (C) No impact (D) Increases rainfall predictability 9. : Which sector in Pakistan is most vulnerable to melting glaciers? (A) Industry (B) Agriculture (C) Tourism and water resources (D) Transportation 10. : What role do glaciers play in Pakistan’s hydropower generation? (A) No role (B) Provide steady water flow for hydropower (C) Reduce hydropower potential (D) Cause flooding only 11. : What is the approximate number of glaciers in Pakistan? (A) 500 (B) 5000 (C) 10000 (D) 20000 12. : What is the impact of glacier melting on sea levels globally? (A) Sea levels decrease (B) Sea levels rise (C) No effect (D) Sea levels stabilize 13. : What is the term for sudden flooding caused by glacier lake overflow? (A) Flash flood (B) Glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) (C) Monsoon flood (D) Tsunami 14. : Which Pakistani region is at highest risk of GLOFs? (A) Northern mountainous areas (B) Coastal Sindh (C) Punjab plains (D) Southern Balochistan 15. : What is the effect of global warming on snowfall in Pakistan’s mountains? (A) Increases snowfall (B) Decreases snowfall (C) No change (D) Causes snowfall all year 16. : Which international agreement focuses on reducing global warming effects? (A) Montreal Protocol (B) Paris Agreement (C) Kyoto Protocol (D) Geneva Convention 17. : How can Pakistan mitigate glacier melt impact? (A) Promoting renewable energy and reducing emissions (B) Increasing coal use (C) Deforestation (D) Ignoring climate change 18. : Which of the following is a visible sign of global warming in Pakistan? (A) More glaciers forming (B) Retreat of glaciers (C) Decrease in temperature (D) More snowfall 19. : What effect does glacier melting have on groundwater recharge? (A) Increases recharge temporarily (B) No effect (C) Decreases recharge immediately (D) Stops recharge 20. : Which Pakistani city is most affected by water shortages linked to glacier melt? (A) Islamabad (B) Karachi (C) Lahore (D) Quetta 21. : Which glacier is the largest outside the polar regions and located in Pakistan? (A) Baltoro Glacier (B) Siachen Glacier (C) Batura Glacier (D) Hispar Glacier 22. : What is the main cause of glacier retreat in Pakistan? (A) Increased snowfall (B) Global warming and rising temperatures (C) Earthquakes (D) Deforestation 23. : How does glacier retreat affect river flows during dry seasons? (A) Increases river flow (B) Decreases river flow (C) No change (D) Causes flooding 24. : Which of the following can reduce glacier melt? (A) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (B) Increasing fossil fuel use (C) Deforestation (D) Urbanization 25. : How does glacier melt affect Pakistan’s food security? (A) Improves food production (B) Causes water scarcity affecting crops (C) No effect (D) Increases rainfall 26. : Which type of energy production depends on glacier-fed rivers? (A) Solar energy (B) Hydroelectric power (C) Nuclear energy (D) Coal power 27. : What is a potential long-term consequence of glacier loss in Pakistan? (A) Increased water availability (B) Water shortages and droughts (C) More stable climate (D) No consequences 28. : What human activity accelerates glacier melting? (A) Industrial pollution and emissions (B) Afforestation (C) Rainwater harvesting (D) Recycling 29. : Which glacier in Pakistan has shown rapid retreat in recent decades? (A) Batura Glacier (B) Gangotri Glacier (C) Perito Moreno Glacier (D) Vatnajökull Glacier 30. : How does glacier melting affect biodiversity in mountainous regions? (A) Loss of habitats and species (B) Increased biodiversity (C) No effect (D) More wildlife 31. : Which Pakistani government body monitors glaciers and climate change? (A) Pakistan Meteorological Department (B) Ministry of Defense (C) Pakistan Railways (D) Federal Board of Revenue 32. : How does rising temperature due to global warming impact glaciers? (A) Slows melting (B) Accelerates melting (C) Increases glacier size (D) No impact 33. : Which glacier region in Pakistan is a major source of fresh water? (A) Northern mountainous areas (B) Coastal areas (C) Punjab plains (D) Desert areas 34. : What is one way communities near glaciers can adapt to melting glaciers? (A) Building early warning systems for floods (B) Ignoring climate change (C) Increasing water usage (D) Decreasing forest cover 35. : What is the significance of glacier melt for Pakistan’s economy? (A) No significance (B) Affects agriculture, energy, and water supply (C) Only tourism is affected (D) Only urban areas are affected 36. : Which is a major international concern regarding melting glaciers? (A) Global sea level rise (B) Increased snowfall (C) More glaciers worldwide (D) Earthquakes 37. : How can global warming be reduced to protect glaciers? (A) Increase fossil fuel use (B) Adopt clean energy technologies (C) Cut down forests (D) Increase vehicle emissions 38. : What is the predicted temperature rise in Pakistan by 2050 due to global warming? (A) 0.5°C (B) 1-2°C (C) 5°C (D) No rise 39. : Which glacier in Pakistan is one of the longest outside polar regions? (A) Baltoro Glacier (B) Siachen Glacier (C) Biafo Glacier (D) All of the above 40. : What happens to the volume of glacial lakes as glaciers melt? (A) Decreases (B) Increases, posing flood risks (C) No change (D) Dries up 41. : What is the impact of glacier melting on Pakistan’s hydrology? (A) Stabilizes river flow (B) Causes irregular river flow and flooding (C) No impact (D) Decreases river flow permanently immediately 42. : Which Pakistani province is most affected by glacier melt-induced floods? (A) Gilgit-Baltistan (B) Sindh (C) Punjab (D) Balochistan 43. : Which international organization supports glacier research in Pakistan? (A) WWF (B) NASA (C) UNESCO (D) All of the above 44. : What does “glacier retreat” mean? (A) Glaciers advancing forward (B) Glaciers shrinking and moving back (C) Glacier growing in size (D) Glacier freezing 45. : How does black carbon affect glacier melting? (A) Increases glacier reflection (B) Absorbs sunlight increasing melt (C) Has no effect (D) Decreases temperature 46. : Which glacier-fed river is critical for Pakistan’s irrigation system? (A) Indus River (B) Kabul River (C) Jhelum River (D) Chenab River 47. : What is the main effect of glacier melting on downstream communities? (A) Water shortages and flood risk (B) Improved water supply (C) No effect (D) Decreased flood risk 48. : Which climate factor accelerates glacier melting? (A) Decreased temperature (B) Rising global temperatures (C) Increased snowfall (D) Increased cloud cover 49. : What is the best approach to combat glacier melting? (A) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally (B) Ignoring climate change (C) Increasing deforestation (D) Burning more fossil fuels 50. : Which Pakistani region is known as the “Water Tower of Asia” due to its glaciers? (A) Gilgit-Baltistan (B) Punjab (C) Sindh (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa