Question 291
What is the main purpose of constructing small-scale check dams, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions of Pakistan like Balochistan?
- To generate large amounts of hydropower
- To promote recreational boating
- To conserve rainwater, reduce soil erosion, and recharge groundwater
- To create large reservoirs for industrial use
Answer: To conserve rainwater, reduce soil erosion, and recharge groundwater
Question 292
Which historic international agreement, adopted in 1997, was the first to set binding greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for developed countries?
- The Paris Agreement
- The Rio Declaration
- The Copenhagen Accord
- The Kyoto Protocol
Answer: The Kyoto Protocol
Question 293
A major impact of continuous ocean warming on marine life is:
- A decrease in the ocean’s salinity
- The poleward shift in the distribution and migration patterns of many fish species
- All marine animals growing larger
- A uniform increase in marine biodiversity everywhere
Answer: The poleward shift in the distribution and migration patterns of many fish species
Question 294
How can climate-related disasters and subsequent displacement specifically increase risks to women and girls?
- By improving their access to education and healthcare
- By exposing them to a higher risk of gender-based violence and exploitation in temporary shelters
- By providing them with better economic opportunities
- By guaranteeing their safety and security
Answer: By exposing them to a higher risk of gender-based violence and exploitation in temporary shelters
Question 295
The scientific development and promotion of new, more drought-resistant varieties of wheat and cotton for farmers in Pakistan is a critical form of:
- Agricultural mitigation
- Economic diversification
- Agricultural adaptation
- Industrial policy
Answer: Agricultural adaptation
