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Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Contributed by: Alvarado
  • 1. What is the Sinharaja Forest Reserve known for?
A) It is the smallest forest reserve in Sri Lanka.
B) It is the largest desert in Sri Lanka.
C) It is the last virgin rainforest left in Sri Lanka.
D) It is a man-made forest in Sri Lanka.
  • 2. When was the Sinharaja forest likely formed?
A) During the Cretaceous period.
B) During the Jurassic period, from 200 to 145 million years ago.
C) During the Triassic period.
D) During the Paleozoic era.
  • 3. What percentage of the trees in Sinharaja Forest Reserve are endemic?
A) Nearly 90%.
B) Less than 10%.
C) About 30%.
D) Over 60%.
  • 4. What percentage of birds in Sinharaja Forest Reserve are endemic?
A) 75%.
B) 50%.
C) 85%.
D) 95%.
  • 5. Which of the following birds is endemic to Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Peregrine falcon.
B) Bald eagle.
C) Sparrow.
D) Red-faced malkoha.
  • 6. Which district contains most of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Colombo District.
B) Rathnapura District.
C) Galle District.
D) Kandy District.
  • 7. What is the approximate area of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) 36,000 hectares.
B) 10,000 hectares.
C) 100,000 hectares.
D) 50,000 hectares.
  • 8. What is the estimated vegetation density in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) 100,000 plants per hectare.
B) 50,000 plants per hectare.
C) Around 240,000 plants per hectare.
D) 500,000 plants per hectare.
  • 9. Which organization designated Sinharaja Forest Reserve as a World Heritage Site?
A) National Geographic Society.
B) Greenpeace.
C) World Wildlife Fund.
D) UNESCO.
  • 10. What kind of activities do locals engage in within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) They practice industrial farming.
B) They collect herbal medicine, edible fruits, nuts, mushrooms, and other non-timber forest products.
C) They engage in large-scale logging.
D) They conduct mining operations.
  • 11. Who was a significant figure in the conservation of Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Mr. Deniyaya.
B) Mr. Martin Wijesinhe.
C) Mr. Lankagama.
D) Mr. Bhagya Abeyratne.
  • 12. How many main entrances are there for tourists to access Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Six.
B) Four.
C) Two.
D) Eight.
  • 13. Which of the following mammals is endemic to Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Asian elephant.
B) Indian elephant.
C) Sri Lankan elephant.
D) African elephant.
  • 14. What is required for visitors to enter the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) They must have a special permit from the government.
B) They must be a resident of Sri Lanka.
C) They must be accompanied by a licensed guide.
D) They must be part of a scientific research team.
  • 15. Which of the following is an endemic reptile in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Boa constrictor.
B) King cobra.
C) Python reticulatus.
D) Green pit viper.
  • 16. What was the reason for UNESCO's request in 2013 regarding Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) To increase tourism facilities.
B) To start a new road construction project.
C) To allow logging activities.
D) To halt the widening of an ancient road linking Lankagama area to Deniyaya.
  • 17. Which of the following is an endemic amphibian found in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Frogs.
B) Newts.
C) Toads.
D) Tree frogs.
  • 18. Which of the following is an endemic invertebrate in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Swallowtail butterfly.
B) Blue morpho butterfly.
C) Sri Lankan birdwing butterfly.
D) Monarch butterfly.
  • 19. Which district contains 20% of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Galle District.
B) Colombo District.
C) Ratnapura District.
D) Kandy District.
  • 20. What is the name of the endangered mammal supported by Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Lowland rainforest elephant.
B) Polar bear.
C) Mountain gorilla.
D) Asian tiger.
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