Black River Gorges National Park - Exam
- 1. When was Black River Gorges National Park proclaimed?
A) January 1, 2000
B) June 15, 1994
C) July 20, 1985
D) March 10, 2010
- 2. Which organization manages Black River Gorges National Park?
A) United Nations Environment Programme
B) World Wildlife Fund
C) Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
D) National Parks and Conservation Service
- 3. What is the total area covered by Black River Gorges National Park?
A) 50 km2
B) 80 km2
C) 100 km2
D) 67.54 km2
- 4. Which of these is not a type of habitat found in Black River Gorges National Park?
A) Marshy heathland
B) Desert
C) Drier lowland forest
D) Humid upland forest
- 5. How many kilometres of trails are available for visitors in the park?
A) 80 kilometres
B) 30 kilometres
C) 100 kilometres
D) 60 kilometres
- 6. How many field stations are there in Black River Gorges National Park?
A) Two
B) Six
C) Eight
D) Four
- 7. Which of the following animals is not mentioned as an invasive species in the park?
A) Rusa deer
B) Wild pigs
C) Chinese guava
D) Elephants
- 8. What designation has been given to Black River Gorges National Park by BirdLife International?
A) Biosphere Reserve
B) Important Bird Area (IBA)
C) World Heritage Site
D) Global Geopark
- 9. Which of the following birds is not endemic to Mauritius?
A) Pink pigeon
B) Peregrine falcon
C) Mauritius parakeet
D) Mauritius kestrel
- 10. Which of the following is an endemic mammal found in Black River Gorges National Park?
A) Asian tiger
B) African elephant
C) Mauritian flying fox
D) Indian leopard
- 11. What type of forest has been degraded by introduced plants in the park?
A) Coniferous forest
B) Rainforest
C) Deciduous forest
D) Mangrove forest
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