Bras d'Eau National Park

1. How long does it typically take to complete the Mare sarcelle trail?

A) 30 minutes
B) 45 minutes
C) 2 hours
D) 1 hour 28 minutes

2. What is the length of the Coq de bois loop trail?

A) 6.6 km
B) It is part of the Mare sarcelle trail, so it is less than 6.6 km.
C) 3.5 km
D) 4.8 km

3. Where does the Mare sarcelle trail start and end?

A) Starts and ends at the visitor's center
B) Starts at Poste Lafayette, ends at Bras d'Eau
C) Starts at Point Radeau, ends at Belcourt Bay
D) It starts from the visitor’s centre and ends at Mare sarcelle.

4. What is the local name for the Mauritius paradise flycatcher?

A) Flycatcher
B) Mauritius sparrow
C) Paradise bird
D) Coq de bois

5. What is the significance of Bras d'Eau's name?

A) Derived from a local legend
B) Named for its proximity to the sea
C) Named after a famous explorer
D) It refers to the arm-like shape of the body of water.

6. When was Bras d'Eau National Park established?

A) 25 October 2011
B) 2005
C) 1987
D) 1993

7. Which Act facilitated the establishment of Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) The 1993 Wildlife and National Parks Act
B) The 2005 Conservation Act
C) The 2011 Environmental Protection Act
D) The 1987 Nature Preservation Act

8. How many land-based national parks does Mauritius have?

A) Two
B) One
C) Four
D) Three

9. Where is Bras d'Eau National Park located in relation to Mauritius?

A) In the northeast of Mauritius.
B) In the southwest of Mauritius
C) In the southeast of Mauritius
D) On the northwest coast of Mauritius

10. What is the approximate size of Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) 300 hectares
B) 600 hectares
C) 800 hectares
D) 497.2 hectares (1,229 acres)

11. What notable scientific facility is located within the park?

A) A climate research center
B) An astronomical observatory
C) A weather station
D) The Mauritius Radio Telescope

12. What historic structures can be found in the forest of Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) Old lighthouses
B) Remains of a sugar mill and lime kiln.
C) Ancient temples
D) Colonial forts

13. What amenities are available for visitors at the picnic site?

A) Wooden tables
B) Swimming pools
C) Tents
D) Grills

14. How many national parks are there in Mauritius?

A) Five
B) Six
C) Three
D) Four

15. Where is Bras d'Eau National Park located on the island of Mauritius?

A) North-west
B) South-west
C) Central
D) North-east

16. Name one species of giant Mauritian ebony tree found in the park.

A) Pinus radiata
B) Acer saccharum
C) Diospyros melanida
D) Quercus robur

17. Which critically rare fern is found in Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) Nephrolepis exaltata
B) Adiantum capillus-veneris
C) Doryopteris pilosa
D) Pteridium aquilinum

18. What is the name of an endemic orchid found in the park?

A) Phalaenopsis
B) Oeoniella
C) Cattleya
D) Dendrobium

19. Which migratory bird is NOT found in Mare sarcelle?

A) Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
B) Striated heron (Butorides striata)
C) Sarcelle de maurice
D) Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

20. Which genus of geckos is found in Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) Phelsuma
B) Hemidactylus
C) Lygodactylus
D) Gekko

21. Which bird species is associated with Mare mahogany?

A) None, it's named after the surrounding forest.
B) Mascarene paradise flycatcher
C) Striated heron
D) Whimbrel

22. Which of the following is a critically rare aquatic plant in the park?

A) Victoria amazonica
B) Lilium candidum
C) Nymphaea alba
D) Acrostichum aureum

23. Which of these trees is NOT mentioned as part of the commercial plantations?

A) Eucalyptus robusta
B) Queensland pine
C) West Indian Mahogany
D) Tecoma

24. Which endemic bird species is known as the Mauritius grey white-eye?

A) Zosterops mauritianus
B) Lalage typica
C) Anas theodori
D) Terpsiphone bourbonnensis

25. Which of the following is NOT a type of tree found in Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) Eucalyptus robusta
B) Queensland pine
C) Oak trees
D) West Indian Mahogany

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