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  • 1. In which year was Gashaka-Gumti National Park gazetted?
A) 1983
B) 1991
C) 1969
D) 1972
  • 2. Gashaka-Gumti National Park is located in which Nigerian provinces?
A) Kano and Kaduna
B) Taraba and Adamawa
C) Lagos and Ogun
D) Bauchi and Gombe
  • 3. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria located within Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Kaduna Peak
B) Lokoja Hill
C) Jos Plateau
D) Chappal Waddi
  • 4. Which organization recommended the creation of a game reserve or national park in Gashaka-Gumti?
A) Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
C) Department for International Development (DFID)
D) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
  • 5. What was one of the main reasons identified for designating Gashaka-Gumti as a national park?
A) Protection of watersheds
B) Oil exploration
C) Industrialization
D) Urban development
  • 6. Who led the initiative to revitalize Gashaka-Gumti National Park in 1991?
A) Mike Bawden
B) Paul Tuley
C) Faith Ananze
D) An unnamed DFID representative
  • 7. What type of terrain characterizes the southern sector of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Coastal beaches
B) Rugged with mountainous, steep slopes and deep valleys
C) Flat savannah grassland
D) Desert dunes
  • 8. What is the approximate area covered by Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) 3,500 km²
B) 8,000 km²
C) 6,402 km²
D) 10,000 km²
  • 9. What is the altitude range in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) 100 metres to 1,500 metres
B) 200 metres to 3,000 metres
C) 457 metres to 2,419 metres
D) 300 metres to 2,000 metres
  • 10. Which river is an important water catchment area for Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Ogun River
B) Benue River
C) Kaduna River
D) Niger River
  • 11. What was a significant impact of the rinderpest outbreak in 1983-84 on Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Decimation of ungulates and surge in poaching
B) Introduction of new wildlife species
C) Expansion of park boundaries
D) Increased tourism
  • 12. Which organization partnered with the Gongola State Government's Wildlife Unit to manage Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B) World Bank
C) Department for International Development (DFID)
D) Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
  • 13. What was the purpose of the land systems survey commissioned by the Government of Northern Nigeria in 1966?
A) To establish urban settlements
B) To develop agricultural lands
C) To highlight the urgent need to protect watersheds
D) To explore oil reserves
  • 14. Which divisions collaborated with the Government of North-East State in 1972 to establish game sanctuaries?
A) Bauchi and Gombe
B) Ganye and Gashaka Gumti
C) Kaduna and Kano
D) Lagos and Ogun
  • 15. What type of enclaves exist within the park boundary for local Fulani pastoralists?
A) Tourist resorts
B) Enclaves for farming and grazing
C) Industrial zones
D) Urban residential areas
  • 16. What was a consequence of Nigeria's economic downturn in the early 1980s on Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Introduction of new wildlife species
B) Increased funding for conservation
C) Expansion of park boundaries
D) Budget cuts affecting park management and infrastructure
  • 17. What was the role of the Department for International Development (DFID) in Gashaka-Gumti National Park's history?
A) Provided funds for critical projects
B) Established game sanctuaries
C) Conducted land systems survey
D) Led the park's management team
  • 18. Which mammal has the largest population within Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Lion
B) African golden cat
C) Klipspringer
D) Chimpanzee
  • 19. Which bird is found only in Gashaka-Gumti National Park and Bamingui-Bangoran National Park?
A) Chimpanzee
B) African golden cat
C) Mountain reedbuck
D) Red-faced lovebird
  • 20. How many species of mammals have been recorded in the park?
A) 103
B) 200
C) 150
D) 75
  • 21. Which predator is not mentioned as being found in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Leopard
B) Cheetah
C) Lion
D) African wild dog
  • 22. What label is given to the park due to its avian diversity?
A) World Heritage Site
B) Biodiversity Hotspot
C) Important Bird Area
D) Conservation Reserve
  • 23. Which of these is not a mammal found in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Giant forest hog
B) African bush elephant
C) Chimpanzee
D) Kob
  • 24. Which species of antelope is found in the park?
A) Impala
B) Roan antelope
C) Springbok
D) Kudu
  • 25. Approximately how many bird species are estimated to be in the park?
A) 300
B) More than 500
C) 1000
D) 200
  • 26. Which of these animals is a predator found in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Leopard
B) Mountain reedbuck
C) Oribi
D) Klipspringer
  • 27. Which species is specifically mentioned as having a large stock in the park?
A) Klipspringer
B) Mountain reedbuck
C) Lion
D) African golden cat
  • 28. Where was an isolated population of the red sunbird bush discovered?
A) Northern Gumti sector
B) Leinde Fadale forest
C) Southern Guinea Savanna
D) Gashaka sector
  • 29. What is the Köppen-Geiger classification of Gashaka Gumti National Park's climate?
A) Dfb
B) BSh
C) Aw
D) Cfa
  • 30. Which month is considered the driest in terms of precipitation at Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) July
B) June
C) January
D) August
  • 31. What is the average annual temperature in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) 20.4 °C or 68.7 °F
B) 30.4 °C or 86.7 °F
C) 26.4 °C or 79.5 °F
D) 15.4 °C or 59.7 °F
  • 32. Which tree species are found in the Northern Gumti sector?
A) Triplochiton scleroxylon, Aubrevillea kerstingii, Symphonia globulifera, Mallettia spp.
B) Acacia spp, Afzelia africana, Khaya senegalensis, Daniellia oliveri, Isoberlinia doka, Vitellaria paradoxa
C) Palm trees, Baobab trees, Eucalyptus trees
D) Oak trees, Pine trees, Maple trees
  • 33. What is the dominant tree species in the Gashaka sector?
A) Palm trees, Baobab trees, Eucalyptus trees
B) Triplochiton scleroxylon, Aubrevillea kerstingii, Symphonia globulifera, Mallettia spp.
C) Acacia spp, Afzelia africana, Khaya senegalensis
D) Oak trees, Pine trees, Maple trees
  • 34. What is the range of temperature variation throughout the year in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) 5.4 °C or 9.4 °F
B) 10.4 °C or 18.4 °F
C) 3.4 °C or 6.4 °F
D) 7.4 °C or 13.4 °F
  • 35. What is the maximum recorded temperature in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) 18 °C or 64.4 °F
B) 28 °C or 82.4 °F
C) 48 °C or 118.4 °F
D) 38 °C or 100.3 °F
  • 36. Which month has the highest relative humidity in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) August
B) January
C) March
D) April
  • 37. What is the total annual precipitation in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) 1000 millimetres or 39.4 inches
B) 672 millimetres or 26.5 inches
C) 800 millimetres or 31.5 inches
D) 500 millimetres or 19.7 inches
  • 38. Which month records the highest daily sunshine hours in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) January
B) December
C) April
D) August
  • 39. Which group comprised a significant portion of international tourists at Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) Travelers from the United States
B) Scholars from Britain
C) Visitors from China
D) Tourists from France
  • 40. How much revenue did Gashaka Gumti National Park generate from 2005 to 2015?
A) ₦44 million ($144,000)
B) ₦30 million ($98,000)
C) ₦60 million ($197,000)
D) ₦50 million ($164,000)
  • 41. How many full-time staff did Gashaka Gumti National Park employ during the study period?
A) 300
B) 200
C) 350
D) 269
  • 42. What is a key attraction at Gashaka Gumti National Park for close encounters with hippos?
A) GGNP Museum
B) Mountaineering trails
C) The Hippo Pool
D) Kiri Waterfall
  • 43. Which historic site can be found at Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) The German Fort
B) A Roman amphitheater
C) A British colonial mansion
D) An ancient Egyptian temple
  • 44. Which activity allows visitors to witness diverse fauna including chimpanzees and leopards?
A) Sport Fishing
B) Outdoor Camping
C) Game Trail
D) Bird Watch
  • 45. What natural feature attracts visitors with its beauty in the northern sector of the park?
A) Kiri Waterfall
B) German Fort
C) Hippo Pool
D) Mayo Kam River
  • 46. What role does tourism play in Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) It leads to deforestation.
B) It decreases local biodiversity.
C) It causes pollution.
D) It provides employment opportunities.
  • 47. What is a significant challenge faced by Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Overfishing in local rivers
B) Pollution from nearby factories
C) Urban development encroachment
D) Illegal logging activities
  • 48. How many Rangers were reported killed by illegal loggers according to a 2019 report?
A) At least nine
B) Twenty
C) Twelve
D) Five
  • 49. Which species is primarily targeted for illegal logging in the park?
A) Mahogany
B) Rosewood (pterocarpus erinaceous)
C) Teak wood
D) Oak
  • 50. Who is the Conservator of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Joshua Mamman
B) Dr. Zubairu Hammangabdo
C) Usman Yahya
D) Alhaji Mohammed Kabir
  • 51. What is commemorated on the 31st of July each year?
A) National Park Conservation Day
B) Endangered Species Day
C) World Rangers Day
D) Forest Protection Day
  • 52. How many communities reside in the immediate surroundings of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 10
D) About 25
  • 53. What year did a wildlife expert from FAO recommend creating a game reserve or national park?
A) 1991
B) 1969
C) 1983
D) 1972
  • 54. What disease outbreak in 1983-84 led to increased poaching in Gashaka Gumti?
A) Pan-African rinderpest
B) Ebola virus
C) Malaria
D) Cholera
  • 55. Which of these species is a predator found in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Elephants
B) Lions (Panthera leo)
C) Giraffes
D) Zebras
  • 56. Which of the following is not mentioned as an inhabitant of Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Mountain reedbuck
B) Bengal tigers
C) Giant elands
D) Klipspringers
  • 57. Which species is known as the African golden cat in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Tiger
B) Leopard
C) Jaguar
D) Caracal aurata
  • 58. Which of these species is not a predator found in the park?
A) Klipspringers
B) African wild dogs
C) Lions
D) Leopards
  • 59. Which species is known as the African buffalo in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Oryx gazella
B) Bison bison
C) Syncerus caffer
D) Cervus elaphus
  • 60. Which species is known as the African wild dog in the park?
A) Lycaon pictus manguensis
B) Canis lupus
C) Felis catus
D) Vulpes vulpes
  • 61. Which of these species is not mentioned as inhabiting Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Kob
B) Oribi
C) Hartebeests
D) Polar bear
  • 62. Which species is known for having a significant population in the park and is a type of antelope?
A) Kangaroo
B) Panda
C) Tiger
D) Giant elands (Taurotragus derbianus)
  • 63. Which species is known as the klipspringer in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Giraffe
B) Lion
C) Oreotragus oreotragus
D) Baboon
  • 64. Which species is known as the oribi in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) Ourebia ourebi
B) Elephant
C) Rhino
D) Hippopotamus
  • 65. Which month has the lowest relative humidity in Gashaka-Gumti National Park?
A) January
B) March
C) August
D) April
  • 66. What type of experience does outdoor camping provide at Gashaka Gumti National Park?
A) A luxury experience
B) An urban experience
C) A rustic experience
D) A virtual reality experience
  • 67. What natural feature near Gashaka village adds to the park's allure?
A) Geysers
B) Waterfalls
C) Lakes
D) Natural hot springs
  • 68. What is a significant challenge faced by the park aside from illegal logging?
A) Insufficient ranger training
B) Tourist overcrowding
C) High-level insecurity
D) Lack of biodiversity
  • 69. What is the local name for Rosewood in the region?
A) Mahogany
B) Teak
C) Madrid
D) Ebony
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