Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
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.
12
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.
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 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.
15
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.
16
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.
17
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.
18
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.
19
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.
20
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.