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Green Pakistan Initiative and Tree Plantation MCQs with Answer

What is the main objective of the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Promote industrialization
B) Reduce population growth
C) Enhance forest cover and biodiversity
D) Increase urban development

Answer
C) Enhance forest cover and biodiversity

Which government department oversees the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Ministry of Energy
B) Ministry of Climate Change
C) Ministry of Agriculture
D) Ministry of Interior

Answer
B) Ministry of Climate Change

In which year was the Green Pakistan Initiative launched?
A) 2014
B) 2016
C) 2018
D) 2020

Answer
B) 2016

What is the targeted number of trees to be planted under the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) 10 million
B) 50 million
C) 100 million
D) 1 billion

Answer
C) 100 million

Which tree species is widely planted under the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Pine
B) Eucalyptus
C) Acacia
D) Neem

Answer
A) Pine

Which region is prioritized for afforestation under the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Balochistan
B) Punjab
C) Sindh
D) Northern Areas

Answer
D) Northern Areas

What percentage of Pakistan’s land is currently covered by forests?
A) 3%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 15%

Answer
B) 5%

Which environmental issue is a major concern for Pakistan?
A) Increasing snowfall
B) Desertification
C) Excessive rainfall
D) Declining sea levels

Answer
B) Desertification

Which organization supports Pakistan’s reforestation efforts?
A) UNESCO
B) UNDP
C) IMF
D) NATO

Answer
B) UNDP

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Increasing forest cover
B) Promoting urbanization
C) Conserving biodiversity
D) Reducing carbon emissions

Answer
B) Promoting urbanization

Which international agreement aligns with the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Paris Climate Agreement
B) NAFTA
C) WTO Agreement
D) SAARC Trade Pact

Answer
A) Paris Climate Agreement

What is the main benefit of tree plantation in urban areas?
A) Increased property value
B) Reduced noise pollution
C) Improved air quality
D) Expansion of roads

Answer
C) Improved air quality

Which type of trees are preferred for plantation under the initiative?
A) Fast-growing exotic species
B) Native and climate-resistant species
C) Only fruit-bearing trees
D) Decorative plants

Answer
B) Native and climate-resistant species

What is the role of mangroves in the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Support fisheries and protect coastlines
B) Increase wood production
C) Improve soil fertility
D) Reduce agricultural pests

Answer
A) Support fisheries and protect coastlines

Which province has the largest area under forest cover in Pakistan?
A) Punjab
B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
C) Sindh
D) Balochistan

Answer
B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

What is one of the biggest challenges for tree plantation in Pakistan?
A) Water scarcity
B) Overpopulation
C) Government overfunding
D) Excessive forest land

Answer
A) Water scarcity

Which campaign is part of the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Billion Tree Tsunami
B) Urban Development Program
C) Industrial Expansion Plan
D) Housing Scheme 2020

Answer
A) Billion Tree Tsunami

What is the role of students in the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Managing government policies
B) Conducting tree-cutting projects
C) Raising awareness and participating in plantation drives
D) Investing in the timber industry

Answer
C) Raising awareness and participating in plantation drives

Which tree plantation method is encouraged for arid regions?
A) Random planting
B) Agroforestry
C) Monoculture farming
D) Hydroponics

Answer
B) Agroforestry

How do trees help in reducing climate change effects?
A) By emitting carbon dioxide
B) By storing carbon and releasing oxygen
C) By increasing land temperature
D) By consuming oxygen

Answer
B) By storing carbon and releasing oxygen

What is the main impact of deforestation in Pakistan?
A) Increased industrial growth
B) Improved biodiversity
C) Soil erosion and loss of wildlife
D) Decreased agricultural productivity

Answer
C) Soil erosion and loss of wildlife

What is one advantage of tree plantation in mountainous areas?
A) Reduces landslides
B) Increases desertification
C) Decreases biodiversity
D) Enhances urbanization

Answer
A) Reduces landslides

Which initiative supports community participation in afforestation?
A) Public-Private Partnership Tree Program
B) Urban Housing Expansion
C) Highway Construction Project
D) Industrial Development Scheme

Answer
A) Public-Private Partnership Tree Program

Which factor negatively impacts the success of tree plantations?
A) Proper irrigation
B) Illegal logging
C) Public awareness campaigns
D) Government support

Answer
B) Illegal logging

Which international organization provides funding for Pakistan’s climate projects?
A) World Bank
B) ASEAN
C) SAARC
D) OIC

Answer
A) World Bank

What is a major threat to young tree plantations?
A) Lack of sunlight
B) Grazing by livestock
C) Too much oxygen
D) Reduced carbon dioxide levels

Answer
B) Grazing by livestock

Which Pakistani city has the highest pollution levels, increasing the need for afforestation?
A) Islamabad
B) Lahore
C) Quetta
D) Peshawar

Answer
B) Lahore

What is the key economic benefit of large-scale tree plantation?
A) Increased timber exports
B) Decrease in agricultural land
C) Increased air pollution
D) Expansion of urban settlements

Answer
A) Increased timber exports

What is the role of corporate organizations in the Green Pakistan Initiative?
A) Encouraging deforestation
B) Investing in afforestation projects
C) Limiting environmental regulations
D) Increasing industrial emissions

Answer
B) Investing in afforestation projects

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