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