Gashaka-Gumti National Park - Quiz
  • 1. In which year was Gashaka-Gumti National Park gazetted?
A) 1983
B) 1991
C) 1972
D) 1969
  • 2. Gashaka-Gumti National Park is located in which Nigerian provinces?
A) Kano and Kaduna
B) Taraba and Adamawa
C) Lagos and Ogun
D) Bauchi and Gombe
  • 3. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria located within Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Lokoja Hill
B) Chappal Waddi
C) Jos Plateau
D) Kaduna Peak
  • 4. Which organization recommended the creation of a game reserve or national park in Gashaka-Gumti?
A) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
C) Department for International Development (DFID)
D) Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
  • 5. What was one of the main reasons identified for designating Gashaka-Gumti as a national park?
A) Urban development
B) Oil exploration
C) Industrialization
D) Protection of watersheds
  • 6. Who led the initiative to revitalize Gashaka-Gumti National Park in 1991?
A) Faith Ananze
B) Mike Bawden
C) An unnamed DFID representative
D) Paul Tuley
  • 7. What type of terrain characterizes the southern sector of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Coastal beaches
B) Desert dunes
C) Flat savannah grassland
D) Rugged with mountainous, steep slopes and deep valleys
  • 8. What is the approximate area covered by Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) 10,000 km²
B) 8,000 km²
C) 3,500 km²
D) 6,402 km²
  • 9. What is the altitude range in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) 457 metres to 2,419 metres
B) 200 metres to 3,000 metres
C) 100 metres to 1,500 metres
D) 300 metres to 2,000 metres
  • 10. Which river is an important water catchment area for Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Benue River
B) Niger River
C) Ogun River
D) Kaduna River
  • 11. What was a significant impact of the rinderpest outbreak in 1983-84 on Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Decimation of ungulates and surge in poaching
B) Introduction of new wildlife species
C) Expansion of park boundaries
D) Increased tourism
  • 12. Which organization partnered with the Gongola State Government's Wildlife Unit to manage Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Department for International Development (DFID)
B) World Bank
C) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D) Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
  • 13. What was the purpose of the land systems survey commissioned by the Government of Northern Nigeria in 1966?
A) To highlight the urgent need to protect watersheds
B) To establish urban settlements
C) To explore oil reserves
D) To develop agricultural lands
  • 14. Which divisions collaborated with the Government of North-East State in 1972 to establish game sanctuaries?
A) Bauchi and Gombe
B) Kaduna and Kano
C) Lagos and Ogun
D) Ganye and Gashaka Gumti
  • 15. What type of enclaves exist within the park boundary for local Fulani pastoralists?
A) Industrial zones
B) Tourist resorts
C) Enclaves for farming and grazing
D) Urban residential areas
  • 16. What was a consequence of Nigeria's economic downturn in the early 1980s on Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Expansion of park boundaries
B) Budget cuts affecting park management and infrastructure
C) Increased funding for conservation
D) Introduction of new wildlife species
  • 17. What was the role of the Department for International Development (DFID) in Gashaka-Gumti National Park's history?
A) Established game sanctuaries
B) Led the park's management team
C) Provided funds for critical projects
D) Conducted land systems survey
  • 18. Which mammal has the largest population within Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Chimpanzee
B) Klipspringer
C) African golden cat
D) Lion
  • 19. Which bird is found only in Gashaka-Gumti National Park and Bamingui-Bangoran National Park?
A) African golden cat
B) Red-faced lovebird
C) Mountain reedbuck
D) Chimpanzee
  • 20. How many species of mammals have been recorded in the park?
A) 75
B) 103
C) 200
D) 150
  • 21. Which predator is not mentioned as being found in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Cheetah
B) African wild dog
C) Lion
D) Leopard
  • 22. What label is given to the park due to its avian diversity?
A) Biodiversity Hotspot
B) World Heritage Site
C) Important Bird Area
D) Conservation Reserve
  • 23. Which of these is not a mammal found in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Giant forest hog
B) Chimpanzee
C) Kob
D) African bush elephant
  • 24. Which species of antelope is found in the park?
A) Springbok
B) Impala
C) Kudu
D) Roan antelope
  • 25. Approximately how many bird species are estimated to be in the park?
A) 1000
B) 300
C) More than 500
D) 200
  • 26. Which of these animals is a predator found in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Klipspringer
B) Mountain reedbuck
C) Leopard
D) Oribi
  • 27. Which species is specifically mentioned as having a large stock in the park?
A) Klipspringer
B) Lion
C) African golden cat
D) Mountain reedbuck
  • 28. Where was an isolated population of the red sunbird bush discovered?
A) Northern Gumti sector
B) Leinde Fadale forest
C) Southern Guinea Savanna
D) Gashaka sector
  • 29. What is the Köppen-Geiger classification of Gashaka Gumti National Park's climate?
A) Cfa
B) Aw
C) Dfb
D) BSh
  • 30. Which month is considered the driest in terms of precipitation at Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) January
B) August
C) July
D) June
  • 31. What is the average annual temperature in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) 30.4 °C or 86.7 °F
B) 15.4 °C or 59.7 °F
C) 26.4 °C or 79.5 °F
D) 20.4 °C or 68.7 °F
  • 32. Which tree species are found in the Northern Gumti sector?
A) Oak trees, Pine trees, Maple trees
B) Acacia spp, Afzelia africana, Khaya senegalensis, Daniellia oliveri, Isoberlinia doka, Vitellaria paradoxa
C) Palm trees, Baobab trees, Eucalyptus trees
D) Triplochiton scleroxylon, Aubrevillea kerstingii, Symphonia globulifera, Mallettia spp.
  • 33. What is the dominant tree species in the Gashaka sector?
A) Oak trees, Pine trees, Maple trees
B) Palm trees, Baobab trees, Eucalyptus trees
C) Acacia spp, Afzelia africana, Khaya senegalensis
D) Triplochiton scleroxylon, Aubrevillea kerstingii, Symphonia globulifera, Mallettia spp.
  • 34. What is the range of temperature variation throughout the year in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) 7.4 °C or 13.4 °F
B) 5.4 °C or 9.4 °F
C) 10.4 °C or 18.4 °F
D) 3.4 °C or 6.4 °F
  • 35. What is the maximum recorded temperature in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) 28 °C or 82.4 °F
B) 18 °C or 64.4 °F
C) 38 °C or 100.3 °F
D) 48 °C or 118.4 °F
  • 36. Which month has the highest relative humidity in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) March
B) January
C) August
D) April
  • 37. What is the total annual precipitation in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) 672 millimetres or 26.5 inches
B) 1000 millimetres or 39.4 inches
C) 800 millimetres or 31.5 inches
D) 500 millimetres or 19.7 inches
  • 38. Which month records the highest daily sunshine hours in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) January
B) April
C) December
D) August
  • 39. Which group comprised a significant portion of international tourists at Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) Visitors from China
B) Travelers from the United States
C) Scholars from Britain
D) Tourists from France
  • 40. How much revenue did Gashaka Gumti National Park generate from 2005 to 2015?
A) ₦60 million ($197,000)
B) ₦50 million ($164,000)
C) ₦44 million ($144,000)
D) ₦30 million ($98,000)
  • 41. How many full-time staff did Gashaka Gumti National Park employ during the study period?
A) 300
B) 269
C) 200
D) 350
  • 42. What is a key attraction at Gashaka Gumti National Park for close encounters with hippos?
A) GGNP Museum
B) The Hippo Pool
C) Kiri Waterfall
D) Mountaineering trails
  • 43. Which historic site can be found at Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) A Roman amphitheater
B) The German Fort
C) A British colonial mansion
D) An ancient Egyptian temple
  • 44. Which activity allows visitors to witness diverse fauna including chimpanzees and leopards?
A) Bird Watch
B) Outdoor Camping
C) Sport Fishing
D) Game Trail
  • 45. What natural feature attracts visitors with its beauty in the northern sector of the park?
A) Hippo Pool
B) German Fort
C) Mayo Kam River
D) Kiri Waterfall
  • 46. What role does tourism play in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) It decreases local biodiversity.
B) It leads to deforestation.
C) It provides employment opportunities.
D) It causes pollution.
  • 47. What is a significant challenge faced by Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Overfishing in local rivers
B) Illegal logging activities
C) Pollution from nearby factories
D) Urban development encroachment
  • 48. How many Rangers were reported killed by illegal loggers according to a 2019 report?
A) Twelve
B) At least nine
C) Twenty
D) Five
  • 49. Which species is primarily targeted for illegal logging in the park?
A) Mahogany
B) Oak
C) Teak wood
D) Rosewood (pterocarpus erinaceous)
  • 50. Who is the Conservator of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Usman Yahya
B) Alhaji Mohammed Kabir
C) Joshua Mamman
D) Dr. Zubairu Hammangabdo
  • 51. What is commemorated on the 31st of July each year?
A) World Rangers Day
B) National Park Conservation Day
C) Forest Protection Day
D) Endangered Species Day
  • 52. How many communities reside in the immediate surroundings of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) About 25
B) 100
C) 10
D) 50
  • 53. What year did a wildlife expert from FAO recommend creating a game reserve or national park?
A) 1983
B) 1972
C) 1991
D) 1969
  • 54. What disease outbreak in 1983-84 led to increased poaching in Gashaka Gumti?
A) Pan-African rinderpest
B) Cholera
C) Malaria
D) Ebola virus
  • 55. Which of these species is a predator found in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Giraffes
B) Elephants
C) Lions (Panthera leo)
D) Zebras
  • 56. Which of the following is not mentioned as an inhabitant of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Giant elands
B) Mountain reedbuck
C) Klipspringers
D) Bengal tigers
  • 57. Which species is known as the African golden cat in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Tiger
B) Jaguar
C) Caracal aurata
D) Leopard
  • 58. Which of these species is not a predator found in the park?
A) Lions
B) Leopards
C) Klipspringers
D) African wild dogs
  • 59. Which species is known as the African buffalo in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Cervus elaphus
B) Syncerus caffer
C) Oryx gazella
D) Bison bison
  • 60. Which species is known as the African wild dog in the park?
A) Vulpes vulpes
B) Canis lupus
C) Lycaon pictus manguensis
D) Felis catus
  • 61. Which of these species is not mentioned as inhabiting Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Kob
B) Polar bear
C) Hartebeests
D) Oribi
  • 62. Which species is known for having a significant population in the park and is a type of antelope?
A) Giant elands (Taurotragus derbianus)
B) Kangaroo
C) Tiger
D) Panda
  • 63. Which species is known as the klipspringer in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Oreotragus oreotragus
B) Giraffe
C) Lion
D) Baboon
  • 64. Which species is known as the oribi in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Rhino
B) Elephant
C) Hippopotamus
D) Ourebia ourebi
  • 65. Which month has the lowest relative humidity in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) March
B) January
C) August
D) April
  • 66. What type of experience does outdoor camping provide at Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) A luxury experience
B) An urban experience
C) A rustic experience
D) A virtual reality experience
  • 67. What natural feature near Gashaka village adds to the park's allure?
A) Geysers
B) Lakes
C) Natural hot springs
D) Waterfalls
  • 68. What is a significant challenge faced by the park aside from illegal logging?
A) High-level insecurity
B) Insufficient ranger training
C) Tourist overcrowding
D) Lack of biodiversity
  • 69. What is the local name for Rosewood in the region?
A) Teak
B) Ebony
C) Mahogany
D) Madrid
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