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Bras d'Eau National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. How long does it typically take to complete the Mare sarcelle trail?
A) 1 hour 28 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 45 minutes
D) 2 hours
  • 2. What is the length of the Coq de bois loop trail?
A) 3.5 km
B) It is part of the Mare sarcelle trail, so it is less than 6.6 km.
C) 4.8 km
D) 6.6 km
  • 3. Where does the Mare sarcelle trail start and end?
A) Starts at Point Radeau, ends at Belcourt Bay
B) Starts at Poste Lafayette, ends at Bras d'Eau
C) It starts from the visitor’s centre and ends at Mare sarcelle.
D) Starts and ends at the visitor's center
  • 4. What is the local name for the Mauritius paradise flycatcher?
A) Flycatcher
B) Coq de bois
C) Paradise bird
D) Mauritius sparrow
  • 5. What is the significance of Bras d'Eau's name?
A) Derived from a local legend
B) Named after a famous explorer
C) It refers to the arm-like shape of the body of water.
D) Named for its proximity to the sea
  • 6. When was Bras d'Eau National Park established?
A) 1987
B) 25 October 2011
C) 2005
D) 1993
  • 7. Which Act facilitated the establishment of Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) The 1993 Wildlife and National Parks Act
B) The 2011 Environmental Protection Act
C) The 2005 Conservation Act
D) The 1987 Nature Preservation Act
  • 8. How many land-based national parks does Mauritius have?
A) One
B) Three
C) Two
D) Four
  • 9. Where is Bras d'Eau National Park located in relation to Mauritius?
A) In the southeast of Mauritius
B) On the northwest coast of Mauritius
C) In the northeast of Mauritius.
D) In the southwest of Mauritius
  • 10. What is the approximate size of Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) 600 hectares
B) 300 hectares
C) 497.2 hectares (1,229 acres)
D) 800 hectares
  • 11. What notable scientific facility is located within the park?
A) A weather station
B) A climate research center
C) The Mauritius Radio Telescope
D) An astronomical observatory
  • 12. What historic structures can be found in the forest of Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) Colonial forts
B) Remains of a sugar mill and lime kiln.
C) Ancient temples
D) Old lighthouses
  • 13. What amenities are available for visitors at the picnic site?
A) Tents
B) Grills
C) Wooden tables
D) Swimming pools
  • 14. How many national parks are there in Mauritius?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Six
D) Three
  • 15. Where is Bras d'Eau National Park located on the island of Mauritius?
A) North-east
B) South-west
C) North-west
D) Central
  • 16. Name one species of giant Mauritian ebony tree found in the park.
A) Acer saccharum
B) Diospyros melanida
C) Pinus radiata
D) Quercus robur
  • 17. Which critically rare fern is found in Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) Pteridium aquilinum
B) Doryopteris pilosa
C) Adiantum capillus-veneris
D) Nephrolepis exaltata
  • 18. What is the name of an endemic orchid found in the park?
A) Cattleya
B) Phalaenopsis
C) Dendrobium
D) Oeoniella
  • 19. Which migratory bird is NOT found in Mare sarcelle?
A) Sarcelle de maurice
B) Striated heron (Butorides striata)
C) Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
D) Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
  • 20. Which genus of geckos is found in Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) Phelsuma
B) Hemidactylus
C) Lygodactylus
D) Gekko
  • 21. Which bird species is associated with Mare mahogany?
A) Whimbrel
B) Striated heron
C) None, it's named after the surrounding forest.
D) Mascarene paradise flycatcher
  • 22. Which of the following is a critically rare aquatic plant in the park?
A) Lilium candidum
B) Nymphaea alba
C) Acrostichum aureum
D) Victoria amazonica
  • 23. Which of these trees is NOT mentioned as part of the commercial plantations?
A) Tecoma
B) Eucalyptus robusta
C) West Indian Mahogany
D) Queensland pine
  • 24. Which endemic bird species is known as the Mauritius grey white-eye?
A) Terpsiphone bourbonnensis
B) Lalage typica
C) Anas theodori
D) Zosterops mauritianus
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT a type of tree found in Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) Oak trees
B) Queensland pine
C) Eucalyptus robusta
D) West Indian Mahogany
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