Old Oyo National Park
  • 1. In which two Nigerian states is Old Oyo National Park located?
A) Eastern Kaduna State and western Kano State
B) Central Plateau State and eastern Niger State
C) Southern Lagos State and northern Benue State
D) Northern Oyo State and southern Kwara State
  • 2. What is the total land area of Old Oyo National Park?
A) 2,512 km²
B) 4,200 km²
C) 3,000 km²
D) 1,500 km²
  • 3. What ancient city does Old Oyo National Park take its name from?
A) Oyo-lle (Old Oyo)
B) Kano
C) Ibadan
D) Lagos
  • 4. When were the original forest reserves that became Old Oyo National Park established?
A) Upper Ogun in 1936 and Oyo-lle in 1941
B) Upper Ogun in 1920 and Oyo-lle in 1945
C) Both in 1965
D) Both in 1952
  • 5. What are the main threats to Old Oyo National Park as of 2022?
A) Floods and earthquakes
B) Poaching, logging, herder encroachment
C) Deforestation and urbanization
D) Tourism and infrastructure development
  • 6. Which organization acknowledged illegal herding as a significant issue in the park?
A) Miyetti Allah
B) Greenpeace
C) United Nations Environment Programme
D) World Wildlife Fund
  • 7. What geographical feature provides water recreation facilities for tourists in Old Oyo National Park?
A) Ikere Gorge Dam on the Ogun river
B) Tessi River
C) Owe River
D) Owu River
  • 8. What is the altitude range of Old Oyo National Park?
A) 800 m to 1000 m
B) 330 m to 508 m above sea level
C) 100 m to 200 m
D) 500 m to 700 m
  • 9. Which river drains the southern part of Old Oyo National Park?
A) Niger River
B) Tessi River
C) Benue River
D) Owu, Owe and Ogun Rivers
  • 10. What type of terrain is typical in the northeastern zone of Old Oyo National Park?
A) Sandy dunes
B) Swampy marshlands
C) Outcrops of granite with caves and rock shelters
D) Limestone cliffs
  • 11. Which animal species has been extirpated from Old Oyo National Park?
A) African elephant
B) West African wild dog (Lycaon pictus manguensis)
C) Leopard
D) Mountain gorilla
  • 12. What is the latitude range of Old Oyo National Park?
A) 7° 30’ and 8° 45’N
B) 10° 00’ and 11° 15’N
C) 8° 15’ and 9° 00’N
D) 5° 00’ and 6° 15’N
  • 13. Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as inhabiting Old Oyo National Park?
A) African buffalo
B) Bushbuck
C) Mountain gorilla
D) Patas monkey
  • 14. Where is the administrative head office of Old Oyo National Park located?
A) Sepeteri
B) Oyo, Isokun area along Oyo-Iseyin road
C) Saki
D) Igboho
  • 15. What is the longitude range of Old Oyo National Park?
A) 3° 35’ and 4° 42’ E
B) 1° 00’ and 2° 15’ E
C) 5° 00’ and 6° 15’ E
D) 2° 30’ and 3° 45’ E
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a nearby town to Old Oyo National Park?
A) Iseyin
B) Lagos
C) Igboho
D) Saki
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