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