Black River Gorges National Park - Quiz
- 1. When was Black River Gorges National Park proclaimed?
A) June 15, 1994
B) July 20, 1985
C) March 10, 2010
D) January 1, 2000
- 2. Which organization manages Black River Gorges National Park?
A) Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
B) World Wildlife Fund
C) United Nations Environment Programme
D) National Parks and Conservation Service
- 3. What is the total area covered by Black River Gorges National Park?
A) 67.54 km2
B) 80 km2
C) 100 km2
D) 50 km2
- 4. Which of these is not a type of habitat found in Black River Gorges National Park?
A) Drier lowland forest
B) Marshy heathland
C) Desert
D) Humid upland forest
- 5. How many kilometres of trails are available for visitors in the park?
A) 80 kilometres
B) 60 kilometres
C) 30 kilometres
D) 100 kilometres
- 6. How many field stations are there in Black River Gorges National Park?
A) Two
B) Eight
C) Six
D) Four
- 7. Which of the following animals is not mentioned as an invasive species in the park?
A) Wild pigs
B) Rusa deer
C) Elephants
D) Chinese guava
- 8. What designation has been given to Black River Gorges National Park by BirdLife International?
A) World Heritage Site
B) Biosphere Reserve
C) Global Geopark
D) Important Bird Area (IBA)
- 9. Which of the following birds is not endemic to Mauritius?
A) Mauritius parakeet
B) Pink pigeon
C) Mauritius kestrel
D) Peregrine falcon
- 10. Which of the following is an endemic mammal found in Black River Gorges National Park?
A) Indian leopard
B) Asian tiger
C) African elephant
D) Mauritian flying fox
- 11. What type of forest has been degraded by introduced plants in the park?
A) Coniferous forest
B) Deciduous forest
C) Mangrove forest
D) Rainforest
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