Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- 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
21
Astola Island, Pakistan's first Marine Protected Area, is a significant sanctuary for which endangered reptile?
Answer:
Green Sea Turtle
Astola Island, located off the coast of Balochistan, serves as a vital nesting ground for the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). Its status as a Marine Protected Area helps safeguard the coral reefs and the various marine species that rely on the island's undisturbed beaches for reproduction.
22
Which of these wildlife sanctuaries is located in the Salt Range of Punjab and is home to the Punjab Urial?
Answer:
Sodhi Wildlife Sanctuary
Sodhi Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Khushab district within the Salt Range, is a protected area specifically designed to conserve the Punjab Urial (Ovis vignei punjabiensis). This subspecies of wild sheep is endemic to the salt ranges and low hills of northern Punjab.
23
The Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary is the only place in Pakistan where which of the following birds regularly breeds?
Answer:
Greater Flamingo
The Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary in Sindh provides a unique saline ecosystem. It is the only known breeding ground for the Greater Flamingo in Pakistan, where they build mud nests in the 'Flamingo City' area during years with sufficient rainfall.
24
Which wildlife sanctuary in Sindh is famously known as the 'Bird's Paradise' of Asia?
Answer:
Haleji Lake
Haleji Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is a major wintering ground for migratory waterfowl. During the winter months, hundreds of thousands of birds fly from Siberia and Central Asia to this lake, making it one of the most significant bird sanctuaries in the region and earning it the title 'Bird's Paradise'.
25
The Indus Dolphin Reserve, a critical sanctuary for the endangered blind Indus Dolphin, is located between which two barrages?
Answer:
Sukkur and Guddu
The Indus Dolphin Reserve is located in Sindh between the Sukkur and Guddu barrages. This stretch of the river is the primary habitat for the Indus River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor), a species that has adapted to the murky waters of the Indus and relies on echolocation to navigate and hunt.