Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Exam
  • 1. How many main entrances are there to Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Four
B) Three
C) Five
D) Two
  • 2. Which entrance is located in the north-west of Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Neluwa
B) Mederipitiya
C) Weddagala
D) Rakwana
  • 3. What is required for visitors to enter the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) No requirements
B) A licensed guide
C) A special permit
D) A park ranger
  • 4. Who leads the guided hiking tours in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) International tourists
B) Forest rangers
C) Certified Sri Lankan tour guides
D) Local volunteers
  • 5. Which of these is an endemic mammal found in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Asian elephant
B) African elephant
C) Indian elephant
D) Sri Lankan elephant
  • 6. What is the scientific name of the Sri Lankan leopard found in Sinharaja?
A) Panthera pardus kotiya
B) Panthera leo
C) Neofelis nebulosa
D) Felis silvestris
  • 7. Which of the following is a type of civet found in Sinharaja?
A) Siberian bear
B) Bengal tiger
C) Golden palm civet
D) Indian rhinoceros
  • 8. What is the scientific name for the Toque macaque?
A) Macaca sinica
B) Cercocebus atys
C) Papio anubis
D) Pan troglodytes
  • 9. Which mammal in Sinharaja is known for its slow movement?
A) Toque macaque
B) Red slender loris
C) Sri Lankan elephant
D) Sri Lankan leopard
  • 10. Which of the following is a langur species found in Sinharaja?
A) Purple-faced langur
B) Golden monkey
C) Red panda
D) Gibbon
  • 11. What is the scientific name of the Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain?
A) Tragulus napu
B) Capricornis sumatraensis
C) Hyemoschus aquaticus
D) Moschiola meminna
  • 12. Which mammal is known as the Sinharaja shrew?
A) Suncus murinus
B) Rattus rattus
C) Mus musculus
D) Crocidura hikmiya
  • 13. Which of these mammals is not found in Sinharaja?
A) Sri Lankan deer
B) Paradoxurus aureus
C) Golden dry-zone palm civet
D) Yellow-striped chevrotain
  • 14. What is the purpose of guided tours in Sinharaja?
A) To offer insights into the forest’s rich biodiversity and ecological significance
B) For recreational fishing
C) To organize camping events
D) For wildlife photography workshops
  • 15. Which entrance is located in the south-east of Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Weddagala
B) Deniyaya–Mederipitiya
C) Rakwana
D) Neluwa
  • 16. Which mammal is known as the Sri Lankan brown palm civet?
A) Paradoxurus montanus
B) Panthera pardus kotiya
C) Paradoxurus stenocephalus
D) Paradoxurus zeylonensis
  • 17. According to the IUCN, what is Sinharaja's significance in Sri Lanka?
A) It is the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest.
B) It is the largest forest reserve by area in Sri Lanka.
C) It contains the oldest trees in Sri Lanka.
D) It has the highest number of endemic mammals in Sri Lanka.
  • 18. What percentage of Sinharaja's tree species are endemic?
A) 75%
B) Over 60%
C) 50%
D) 90%
  • 19. Which district contains the majority of Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Kaluthara District
B) Galle District
C) Kandy District
D) Rathnapura District
  • 20. What is the estimated vegetation density in Sinharaja forest per hectare?
A) 150,000 plants
B) 240,000 plants
C) 300,000 plants
D) 200,000 plants
  • 21. What is the meaning of 'Sinharaja' in Sinhalese?
A) Land of trees
B) Kingdom of birds
C) Forest of life
D) Lion king or kingdom
  • 22. What is the size of Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) 50,000 hectares
B) 25,000 hectares
C) 36,000 hectares
D) 40,000 hectares
  • 23. What is the primary reason wildlife is less visible in Sinharaja compared to dry-zone national parks?
A) High altitude
B) Lack of predators
C) Dense vegetation
D) Sparse water sources
  • 24. What activity did UNESCO request to halt in 2013 within Sinharaja?
A) Widening of an ancient road
B) Logging operations
C) Mining activities
D) Construction of a new visitor center
  • 25. Who was known as the unofficial guardian of Sinharaja?
A) Mr. Nimal Jayasinghe
B) Mr. Martin Wijesinhe
C) Ms. Anjali Perera
D) Dr. Ranil Senanayake
  • 26. What percentage of Sri Lanka's endemic bird species are found in Sinharaja?
A) 95%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 80%
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