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