- 1. Which mammal species in Yankari Game Reserve is on the verge of extinction?
A) African bush elephant
B) Hippopotamus
C) Patas monkey
D) Lion
- 2. How many mammal species are found in Yankari Game Reserve?
A) 70
B) 100
C) 30
D) Over 50
- 3. Which of the following bird species is NOT mentioned as being found in Yankari National Park?
A) Saddle-billed stork
B) Flamingo
C) African grey hornbill
D) Helmeted guineafowl
- 4. How many bird species are resident in Yankari National Park?
A) 50
B) 350
C) 200
D) 130
- 5. What type of wind blows from the Sahara during the dry season in Yankari National Park?
A) Gulf Stream
B) Trade winds
C) Monsoon
D) Harmattan
- 6. What is the temperature range during the rainy season in Yankari National Park?
A) 20 °C to 45 °C
B) 18 °C to 35 °C
C) 10 °C to 30 °C
D) 12 °C to 40 °C
- 7. When does the hottest period occur in Yankari National Park?
A) July and August
B) September and October
C) March and April
D) May and June
- 8. What is the geological age of the Kerri Formation in Yankari National Park?
A) Jurassic-aged
B) Cretaceous-aged
C) Quaternary-aged
D) Tertiary-aged
- 9. Which geological formation underlies the Kerri Formation in Yankari National Park?
A) Alluvium
B) Sedimentary rock
C) Kerri Formation
D) Gombe development
- 10. What type of soils are found east of the Gaji valley in Yankari National Park?
A) Extremely unfortunate sandy soils
B) Fertile clayey soils
C) Rocky terrains
D) Loamy soils
- 11. Which streams' valleys are loaded up with Alluvium of later age in Yankari National Park?
A) Ogun and Osun Rivers
B) Gaji, Yashi and Yuli Streams
C) Niger and Benue Rivers
D) Kainji and Jebba Lakes
- 12. When was Yankari Game Reserve first established?
A) 1962
B) 2006
C) 1991
D) 1956
- 13. In which year did Yankari become Nigeria's biggest national park?
A) 1962
B) 1956
C) 1991
D) 2006
- 14. What is the area covered by Yankari Game Reserve?
A) 500 km2
B) About 2,244 km2 (866 sq mi)
C) 3,000 km2
D) 1,200 km2
- 15. Which state is Yankari Game Reserve located in?
A) Kano State
B) Lagos State
C) Bauchi State
D) Oyo State
- 16. What type of habitat surrounds Yankari National Park?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Mangrove swamp
C) West African savanna
D) Desert
- 17. Who encouraged the establishment of a game reserve in Nigeria after being impressed by a Sudanese game reserve?
A) Governor of Bauchi State
B) Alhaji Muhammadu Ngeleruma
C) Minister of Tourism
D) President of Northern Nigeria
- 18. When was Yankari first opened to the public as a game reserve?
A) 1991
B) 1956
C) 2006
D) 1 December 1962
- 19. Which government manages Yankari Game Reserve currently?
A) Northern Eastern State Government
B) Bauchi State Government
C) Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Park Service
D) Local Tribal Council
- 20. What year did Yankari lose its status as a national park?
A) 1991
B) 1957
C) 1962
D) 2006
- 21. Which of the following features can be found in Yankari Game Reserve?
A) Natural warm water springs
B) Ice caves
C) Glaciers
D) Hot deserts
- 22. In which year was Yankari first established as a Game Preservation area?
A) 2006
B) 1991
C) 1957
D) 1962
- 23. What type of tourism did the preservation project in the late 1900s aim to encourage?
A) Adventure tourism
B) Eco-tourism
C) Heritage tourism
D) Wildlife watching
- 24. What is the area of Yankari Game Reserve in square kilometers?
A) 2244 km²
B) 1500 km²
C) 3000 km²
D) 866 sq mi
- 25. Which of the following is not a resident bird species in Yankari National Park?
A) African grey hornbill
B) Helmeted guineafowl
C) Palearctic migrants
D) Saddle-billed stork
- 26. What type of soil is found in the valleys of the Gaji, Yashi and Yuli Streams?
A) Grits
B) Kaolinites
C) Alluvium
D) Ironstones
- 27. Which geological formation is Tertiary-aged in Yankari National Park?
A) Alluvium
B) Gombe development
C) Kerri Formation
D) Sediment stones
- 28. Which of the following is not a bird species found in Yankari National Park?
A) Helmeted guineafowl
B) African grey hornbill
C) Koala
D) Cattle egret
- 29. Which mammal species is not found in Yankari Game Reserve?
A) Olive baboon
B) Hartebeest
C) Kangaroo
D) Patas monkey
- 30. Which of the following is a Palearctic migrant found in Yankari National Park?
A) Helmeted guineafowl
B) African grey hornbill
C) Palearctic migrants
D) Saddle-billed stork
- 31. Which mammal species is known for its large horns and antlers in Yankari Game Reserve?
A) Roan antelope
B) Olive baboon
C) Hartebeest
D) Patas monkey
- 32. What is the age of the Gombe development in Yankari National Park?
A) Quaternary
B) Jurassic
C) Tertiary
D) Cretaceous
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