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Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the Sinharaja Forest Reserve known for?
A) It is the largest desert in Sri Lanka.
B) It is a man-made forest in Sri Lanka.
C) It is the smallest forest reserve in Sri Lanka.
D) It is the last virgin rainforest left in Sri Lanka.
  • 2. When was the Sinharaja forest likely formed?
A) During the Triassic period.
B) During the Cretaceous period.
C) During the Jurassic period, from 200 to 145 million years ago.
D) During the Paleozoic era.
  • 3. What percentage of the trees in Sinharaja Forest Reserve are endemic?
A) Less than 10%.
B) Over 60%.
C) Nearly 90%.
D) About 30%.
  • 4. What percentage of birds in Sinharaja Forest Reserve are endemic?
A) 75%.
B) 95%.
C) 85%.
D) 50%.
  • 5. Which of the following birds is endemic to Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Sparrow.
B) Peregrine falcon.
C) Red-faced malkoha.
D) Bald eagle.
  • 6. Which district contains most of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Galle District.
B) Rathnapura District.
C) Kandy District.
D) Colombo District.
  • 7. What is the approximate area of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) 50,000 hectares.
B) 36,000 hectares.
C) 100,000 hectares.
D) 10,000 hectares.
  • 8. What is the estimated vegetation density in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) 500,000 plants per hectare.
B) Around 240,000 plants per hectare.
C) 100,000 plants per hectare.
D) 50,000 plants per hectare.
  • 9. Which organization designated Sinharaja Forest Reserve as a World Heritage Site?
A) World Wildlife Fund.
B) National Geographic Society.
C) Greenpeace.
D) UNESCO.
  • 10. What kind of activities do locals engage in within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) They conduct mining operations.
B) They collect herbal medicine, edible fruits, nuts, mushrooms, and other non-timber forest products.
C) They practice industrial farming.
D) They engage in large-scale logging.
  • 11. Who was a significant figure in the conservation of Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Mr. Martin Wijesinhe.
B) Mr. Deniyaya.
C) Mr. Bhagya Abeyratne.
D) Mr. Lankagama.
  • 12. How many main entrances are there for tourists to access Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Two.
B) Six.
C) Eight.
D) Four.
  • 13. Which of the following mammals is endemic to Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Indian elephant.
B) Asian elephant.
C) Sri Lankan elephant.
D) African elephant.
  • 14. What is required for visitors to enter the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) They must be part of a scientific research team.
B) They must have a special permit from the government.
C) They must be a resident of Sri Lanka.
D) They must be accompanied by a licensed guide.
  • 15. Which of the following is an endemic reptile in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Green pit viper.
B) King cobra.
C) Boa constrictor.
D) Python reticulatus.
  • 16. What was the reason for UNESCO's request in 2013 regarding Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) To allow logging activities.
B) To halt the widening of an ancient road linking Lankagama area to Deniyaya.
C) To increase tourism facilities.
D) To start a new road construction project.
  • 17. Which of the following is an endemic amphibian found in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Toads.
B) Tree frogs.
C) Newts.
D) Frogs.
  • 18. Which of the following is an endemic invertebrate in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Sri Lankan birdwing butterfly.
B) Swallowtail butterfly.
C) Blue morpho butterfly.
D) Monarch butterfly.
  • 19. Which district contains 20% of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Ratnapura District.
B) Galle District.
C) Kandy District.
D) Colombo District.
  • 20. What is the name of the endangered mammal supported by Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
A) Polar bear.
B) Asian tiger.
C) Lowland rainforest elephant.
D) Mountain gorilla.
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