CITES and other international treaties MCQs

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1. : Which international agreement regulates the international trade in endangered species of wild animals and plants?
(A) The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
(B) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

2. : What is the purpose of CITES Appendix I?
(A) To list species that are threatened with extinction and are prohibited from international trade
(B) To list species that are not currently threatened but could become so
(C) To include species that are protected in at least one country
(D) To regulate trade in species that are of least concern

3. : Which international treaty aims to protect migratory species and their habitats?
(A) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(B) The Ramsar Convention
(C) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(D) The CITES Treaty

4. : What does CITES Appendix II focus on?
(A) Species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction but may become so if trade is not regulated
(B) Species that are critically endangered
(C) Species that are commonly traded
(D) Species that are of least concern

5. : Which treaty is known for its focus on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands?
(A) The Ramsar Convention
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(D) The CITES Treaty

6. : What does CITES Appendix III address?
(A) Species that are protected in at least one country and require international cooperation for trade regulation
(B) Species that are critically endangered
(C) Species that are not currently threatened
(D) Species that are commonly traded

7. : Which agreement aims to conserve biological diversity and ensure sustainable development through its use?
(A) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(B) The Ramsar Convention
(C) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(D) The CITES Treaty

8. : What is the primary objective of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?
(A) To promote the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of its components
(B) To regulate international trade in endangered species
(C) To protect migratory species
(D) To establish wildlife reserves

9. : Which international treaty focuses on the protection of sea turtles and their habitats?
(A) The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

10. : What does the CITES Treaty Appendix IV do?
(A) Includes species that are subject to regulation by member states to prevent unsustainable use
(B) Protects species that are critically endangered
(C) Establishes trade regulations for marine species
(D) Regulates trade in species that are of least concern

11. : Which international agreement aims to protect wetlands of international importance?
(A) The Ramsar Convention
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(D) The CITES Treaty

12. : What is the main focus of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)?
(A) To conserve migratory species and their habitats along migratory routes
(B) To regulate international trade in migratory species
(C) To establish wildlife reserves
(D) To manage agricultural lands

13. : Which international treaty is dedicated to the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
(A) The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

14. : What does the Ramsar Convention specifically focus on?
(A) The conservation of wetlands and their resources globally
(B) The protection of migratory species
(C) The regulation of international trade in wildlife
(D) The establishment of wildlife reserves

15. : Which U.S. law regulates the import and export of wildlife and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws?
(A) The Lacey Act
(B) The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
(C) The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
(D) The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

16. : What is the goal of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
(A) To regulate international trade in endangered species and their products
(B) To establish wildlife reserves
(C) To promote hunting activities
(D) To manage agricultural lands

17. : Which international agreement focuses on the conservation of Arctic flora and fauna?
(A) The Arctic Council
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

18. : What is the purpose of the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles?
(A) To protect sea turtles and their habitats in the Americas
(B) To regulate international trade in sea turtle products
(C) To establish marine protected areas
(D) To manage hunting quotas

19. : Which international treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea?
(A) The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

20. : What does the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) focus on?
(A) The protection of marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
(B) Regulating international trade in marine mammal products
(C) Promoting whale watching tourism
(D) Establishing marine protected areas

21. : What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix II?
(A) To regulate trade in species that may become threatened if not controlled
(B) To list species that are critically endangered
(C) To include species that are protected in at least one country
(D) To manage hunting quotas

22. : Which treaty focuses on the conservation of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction?
(A) The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

23. : What is the goal of the Ramsar Convention?
(A) To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
(B) To protect migratory species
(C) To regulate international trade in wildlife
(D) To establish wildlife reserves

24. : Which treaty focuses on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
(A) The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

25. : What is the role of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
(A) To regulate international trade in endangered species and their products
(B) To establish wildlife reserves
(C) To promote hunting activities
(D) To manage agricultural lands

26. : Which international agreement is known for its focus on the protection of Arctic biodiversity?
(A) The Arctic Council
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

27. : What does CITES Appendix III include?
(A) Species that are protected in at least one country and require international cooperation for trade regulations
(B) Species that are critically endangered
(C) Species that are not currently threatened
(D) Species that are commonly traded

28. : Which treaty is focused on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources?
(A) The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

29. : What is the primary aim of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
(A) To protect marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
(B) To regulate international trade in marine mammal products
(C) To promote whale watching tourism
(D) To establish marine protected areas

30. : Which international treaty addresses the conservation of sea turtles in the Americas?
(A) The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

31. : What is the focus of CITES Appendix II?
(A) Species that may become threatened if trade is not regulated
(B) Species that are critically endangered
(C) Species that are not currently threatened
(D) Species that are commonly traded

32. : Which international treaty is known for its protection of migratory species across flyways?
(A) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(B) The Ramsar Convention
(C) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(D) The CITES Treaty

33. : What is the role of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?
(A) To conserve Antarctic marine life and manage fisheries sustainably
(B) To protect migratory species
(C) To regulate international wildlife trade
(D) To establish terrestrial wildlife reserves

34. : What does the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aim to conserve?
(A) Migratory species and their habitats
(B) International trade in migratory species
(C) Agricultural lands
(D) Wildlife reserves

35. : What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
(A) To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
(B) To protect migratory species
(C) To regulate international trade in wildlife
(D) To establish wildlife reserves

36. : Which treaty addresses the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
(A) The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

37. : What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
(A) Trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
(B) Hunting of migratory birds
(C) Destruction of wetland habitats
(D) International trade in ivory

38. : Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic flora and fauna?
(A) The Arctic Council
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

39. : What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix I?
(A) To list species that are critically endangered and prohibited from international trade
(B) To list species that are not currently threatened
(C) To include species that are protected in at least one country
(D) To manage hunting quotas

40. : Which treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region?
(A) The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

41. : Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic biodiversity?
(A) The Arctic Council
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

42. : What does CITES Appendix III include?
(A) Species protected in at least one country, requiring international cooperation for trade regulation
(B) Species that are critically endangered
(C) Species not currently threatened
(D) Species that are commonly traded

43. : Which treaty focuses on Antarctic marine biodiversity?
(A) The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

44. : What is the primary goal of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
(A) Protecting marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
(B) Regulating international trade in marine mammal products
(C) Promoting whale watching tourism
(D) Establishing marine protected areas

45. : Which treaty is known for its focus on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
(A) The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

46. : What is the focus of CITES Appendix II?
(A) Species that may become threatened if trade is not regulated
(B) Species that are critically endangered
(C) Species that are not currently threatened
(D) Species that are commonly traded

47. : Which international treaty is known for its protection of migratory species across flyways?
(A) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(B) The Ramsar Convention
(C) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(D) The CITES Treaty

48. : What is the role of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?
(A) Conserving Antarctic marine life and managing fisheries sustainably
(B) Protecting migratory species
(C) Regulating international wildlife trade
(D) Establishing terrestrial wildlife reserves

49. : What does the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aim to conserve?
(A) Migratory species and their habitats
(B) International trade in migratory species
(C) Agricultural lands
(D) Wildlife reserves

50. : What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
(A) To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
(B) To protect migratory species
(C) To regulate international trade in wildlife
(D) To establish wildlife reserves

51. : Which treaty addresses the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
(A) The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

52. : What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
(A) Trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
(B) Hunting of migratory birds
(C) Destruction of wetland habitats
(D) International trade in ivory

53. : Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic flora and fauna?
(A) The Arctic Council
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

54. : What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix I?
(A) To list species that are critically endangered and prohibited from international trade
(B) To list species that are not currently threatened
(C) To include species that are protected in at least one country
(D) To manage hunting quotas

55. : Which treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region?
(A) The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

56. : What does the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) focus on?
(A) Protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats
(B) Regulating international trade in wildlife products
(C) Promoting hunting activities
(D) Establishing marine protected areas

57. : Which treaty is known for its focus on sea turtles in the Americas?
(A) The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

58. : What is the role of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
(A) Regulating international trade in endangered species and their products
(B) Establishing wildlife reserves
(C) Promoting hunting activities
(D) Managing agricultural lands

59. : What is the role of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
(A) Regulating international trade in endangered species and their products
(B) Establishing wildlife reserves
(C) Promoting hunting activities
(D) Managing agricultural lands

60. : Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic biodiversity?
(A) The Arctic Council
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

61. : What does CITES Appendix III include?
(A) Species protected in at least one country, requiring international cooperation for trade regulation
(B) Species that are critically endangered
(C) Species not currently threatened
(D) Species that are commonly traded

62. : Which treaty focuses on Antarctic marine biodiversity?
(A) The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

63. : What is the primary goal of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
(A) Protecting marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
(B) Regulating international trade in marine mammal products
(C) Promoting whale watching tourism
(D) Establishing marine protected areas

64. : Which treaty is known for its focus on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
(A) The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

65. : What is the focus of CITES Appendix II?
(A) Species that may become threatened if trade is not regulated
(B) Species that are critically endangered
(C) Species that are not currently threatened
(D) Species that are commonly traded

66. : Which international treaty is known for its protection of migratory species across flyways?
(A) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(B) The Ramsar Convention
(C) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(D) The CITES Treaty

67. : What is the role of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?
(A) Conserving Antarctic marine life and managing fisheries sustainably
(B) Protecting migratory species
(C) Regulating international wildlife trade
(D) Establishing terrestrial wildlife reserves

68. : What does the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aim to conserve?
(A) Migratory species and their habitats
(B) International trade in migratory species
(C) Agricultural lands
(D) Wildlife reserves

69. : What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
(A) To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
(B) To protect migratory species
(C) To regulate international trade in wildlife
(D) To establish wildlife reserves

70. : Which treaty addresses the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
(A) The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

71. : What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
(A) Trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
(B) Hunting of migratory birds
(C) Destruction of wetland habitats
(D) International trade in ivory

72. : Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic flora and fauna?
(A) The Arctic Council
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

73. : What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix I?
(A) To list species that are critically endangered and prohibited from international trade
(B) To list species that are not currently threatened
(C) To include species that are protected in at least one country
(D) To manage hunting quotas

74. : Which treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region?
(A) The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

75. : What does the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) focus on?
(A) Protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats
(B) Regulating international trade in wildlife products
(C) Promoting hunting activities
(D) Establishing marine protected areas

76. : Which treaty is known for its focus on sea turtles in the Americas?
(A) The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

CITES and other international treaties MCQs
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 11, 2025

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