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