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