- 1. Which mammal species in Yankari Game Reserve is on the verge of extinction?
A) Hippopotamus
B) Patas monkey
C) Lion
D) African bush elephant
- 2. How many mammal species are found in Yankari Game Reserve?
A) 70
B) Over 50
C) 30
D) 100
- 3. Which of the following bird species is NOT mentioned as being found in Yankari National Park?
A) Helmeted guineafowl
B) Saddle-billed stork
C) Flamingo
D) African grey hornbill
- 4. How many bird species are resident in Yankari National Park?
A) 130
B) 200
C) 50
D) 350
- 5. What type of wind blows from the Sahara during the dry season in Yankari National Park?
A) Harmattan
B) Trade winds
C) Monsoon
D) Gulf Stream
- 6. What is the temperature range during the rainy season in Yankari National Park?
A) 20 °C to 45 °C
B) 12 °C to 40 °C
C) 18 °C to 35 °C
D) 10 °C to 30 °C
- 7. When does the hottest period occur in Yankari National Park?
A) May and June
B) July and August
C) September and October
D) March and April
- 8. What is the geological age of the Kerri Formation in Yankari National Park?
A) Jurassic-aged
B) Quaternary-aged
C) Tertiary-aged
D) Cretaceous-aged
- 9. Which geological formation underlies the Kerri Formation in Yankari National Park?
A) Alluvium
B) Sedimentary rock
C) Kerri Formation
D) Gombe development
- 10. What type of soils are found east of the Gaji valley in Yankari National Park?
A) Loamy soils
B) Rocky terrains
C) Fertile clayey soils
D) Extremely unfortunate sandy soils
- 11. Which streams' valleys are loaded up with Alluvium of later age in Yankari National Park?
A) Ogun and Osun Rivers
B) Kainji and Jebba Lakes
C) Niger and Benue Rivers
D) Gaji, Yashi and Yuli Streams
- 12. When was Yankari Game Reserve first established?
A) 2006
B) 1962
C) 1991
D) 1956
- 13. In which year did Yankari become Nigeria's biggest national park?
A) 1956
B) 1991
C) 2006
D) 1962
- 14. What is the area covered by Yankari Game Reserve?
A) 3,000 km2
B) 1,200 km2
C) 500 km2
D) About 2,244 km2 (866 sq mi)
- 15. Which state is Yankari Game Reserve located in?
A) Oyo State
B) Bauchi State
C) Kano State
D) Lagos State
- 16. What type of habitat surrounds Yankari National Park?
A) West African savanna
B) Desert
C) Mangrove swamp
D) Tropical rainforest
- 17. Who encouraged the establishment of a game reserve in Nigeria after being impressed by a Sudanese game reserve?
A) Minister of Tourism
B) Governor of Bauchi State
C) President of Northern Nigeria
D) Alhaji Muhammadu Ngeleruma
- 18. When was Yankari first opened to the public as a game reserve?
A) 1956
B) 2006
C) 1991
D) 1 December 1962
- 19. Which government manages Yankari Game Reserve currently?
A) Northern Eastern State Government
B) Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Park Service
C) Local Tribal Council
D) Bauchi State Government
- 20. What year did Yankari lose its status as a national park?
A) 2006
B) 1962
C) 1957
D) 1991
- 21. Which of the following features can be found in Yankari Game Reserve?
A) Natural warm water springs
B) Glaciers
C) Hot deserts
D) Ice caves
- 22. In which year was Yankari first established as a Game Preservation area?
A) 1991
B) 1962
C) 2006
D) 1957
- 23. What type of tourism did the preservation project in the late 1900s aim to encourage?
A) Heritage tourism
B) Wildlife watching
C) Adventure tourism
D) Eco-tourism
- 24. What is the area of Yankari Game Reserve in square kilometers?
A) 3000 km²
B) 1500 km²
C) 866 sq mi
D) 2244 km²
- 25. Which of the following is not a resident bird species in Yankari National Park?
A) Palearctic migrants
B) Helmeted guineafowl
C) African grey hornbill
D) Saddle-billed stork
- 26. What type of soil is found in the valleys of the Gaji, Yashi and Yuli Streams?
A) Alluvium
B) Grits
C) Ironstones
D) Kaolinites
- 27. Which geological formation is Tertiary-aged in Yankari National Park?
A) Sediment stones
B) Kerri Formation
C) Alluvium
D) Gombe development
- 28. Which of the following is not a bird species found in Yankari National Park?
A) Koala
B) Helmeted guineafowl
C) Cattle egret
D) African grey hornbill
- 29. Which mammal species is not found in Yankari Game Reserve?
A) Kangaroo
B) Olive baboon
C) Hartebeest
D) Patas monkey
- 30. Which of the following is a Palearctic migrant found in Yankari National Park?
A) African grey hornbill
B) Saddle-billed stork
C) Palearctic migrants
D) Helmeted guineafowl
- 31. Which mammal species is known for its large horns and antlers in Yankari Game Reserve?
A) Olive baboon
B) Roan antelope
C) Hartebeest
D) Patas monkey
- 32. What is the age of the Gombe development in Yankari National Park?
A) Tertiary
B) Cretaceous
C) Quaternary
D) Jurassic
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