Kéran National Park - Exam
  • 1. Where is Oti-Kéran National Park located?
A) In the north of Togo, in the Kara area
B) Along the border with Ghana
C) In central Togo
D) In southern Togo near Lomé
  • 2. What was a major social impact on local populations due to the expansion of nature reserves in northern Togo?
A) People were removed from their land, leading to increased poverty and hunger.
B) There was no impact on the local population.
C) The expansion led to improved agricultural developments.
D) Local populations gained significant income from tourism.
  • 3. Which animal caused damage to fields and crops in surrounding communities?
A) Buffaloes
B) Giraffes
C) Elephants
D) Lions
  • 4. What happened during the political turmoil in 1990?
A) There was no significant event during this period.
B) Protected areas were expanded further.
C) The local population supported wildlife conservation efforts.
D) Massive attacks against protected areas and mass-slaughtering of animals occurred.
  • 5. What change occurred to the Oti-Kéran National Park's size after reorganization in 1999?
A) It expanded to include more peripheral areas.
B) Its size remained unchanged.
C) It shrank from 179,550 hectares to 69,000 hectares.
D) It was completely dissolved.
  • 6. What future plan is mentioned for the remaining part of Oti-Kéran National Park?
A) To remain isolated without any links to other parks.
B) To become a commercial development zone.
C) To form part of a future biosphere reserve linked to the WAP protected area system.
D) To be converted into agricultural land.
  • 7. What threatens Oti-Kéran National Park today?
A) Wildlife poaching.
B) Natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
C) Settlements, cotton-farming, and charcoal production within the park boundaries.
D) Invasive plant species.
  • 8. How was ecotourism in Oti-Kéran National Park before 1990?
A) There were no efforts to develop ecotourism.
B) Only minimal tourism activities existed.
C) Ecotourism was banned due to local opposition.
D) It was quite well-developed with infrastructure investments by a South African company.
  • 9. What is the current state of ecotourism in Oti-Kéran National Park?
A) Ecotourism is thriving with new investments.
B) It remains as developed as it was before 1990.
C) There are no plans to revive ecotourism.
D) The infrastructure is ruined and ecotourism has not restarted after socio-political troubles.
  • 10. Where does the national Ministry of Tourism focus its efforts?
A) On developing urban tourism in Lomé.
B) Exclusively on Oti-Kéran National Park.
C) On promoting beach resorts.
D) In the Plateau Region, not in Oti-Kéran / Oti-Mandouri Complex.
  • 11. What event in the 1990s affected the faunal diversity of Togolese national parks?
A) Destructions
B) Conservation efforts
C) Tourism boom
D) Climate change
  • 12. Which species was confirmed by an aerial survey in 2003?
A) Black crowned crane
B) Patas monkey
C) African elephant
D) West African crocodile
  • 13. When was the last time individuals of the West African lion were reported in Togo?
A) 2005
B) 2010
C) 1999
D) 2003
  • 14. Which bird species is known for its significant population in Kéran National Park, making it an Important Bird Area?
A) Kob
B) West African crocodile
C) Black crowned crane
D) African elephant
  • 15. How many bird species have been recorded in Kéran National Park?
A) Over 300
B) Exactly 200
C) About 214
D) Less than 100
  • 16. Which of the following mammals was confirmed by an aerial survey in 2003?
A) Heuglin's masked weaver
B) Warthog
C) Black crowned crane
D) African elephant
  • 17. What is the status of the lion population in Togo according to the text?
A) Stable and growing
B) No permanent lion population
C) Extinct
D) Protected under a special program
  • 18. Which bird species is known for its vibrant plumage in Kéran National Park?
A) Waterbuck
B) Kob
C) Grey heron
D) Splendid sunbird
  • 19. Which bird species is known for its striking coloration and presence in Kéran National Park?
A) Grey heron
B) Violet turaco
C) Pied-winged swallow
D) Oriole warbler
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