Endangered Species MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

1. Which of the following species is critically endangered?
A) Asian Elephant
B) Polar Bear
C) Amur Leopard
D) Red Panda
Answer: C) Amur Leopard

2. The main cause of endangerment for many species is:
A) Natural disasters
B) Habitat destruction
C) Climate change
D) Disease
Answer: B) Habitat destruction

3. What does CITES stand for in relation to endangered species protection?
A) Conservation International Treaty on Endangered Species
B) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
C) Committee for International Trade and Endangered Species
D) Council of International Trade and Endangered Species
Answer: B) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

4. The black rhino is considered critically endangered due to:
A) Habitat loss
B) Poaching for horns
C) Climate change
D) Invasive species
Answer: B) Poaching for horns

5. Which of the following species is known to be critically endangered due to the illegal pet trade?
A) Bengal Tiger
B) Javan Rhino
C) Asian Pangolin
D) Sumatran Orangutan
Answer: C) Asian Pangolin

6. The primary habitat of the giant panda is:
A) Tropical rainforests
B) Grasslands
C) Temperate forests
D) Deserts
Answer: C) Temperate forests

7. Which of the following species is not considered endangered?
A) African Wild Dog
B) Blue Whale
C) Polar Bear
D) House Cat
Answer: D) House Cat

8. Conservation efforts to protect endangered species often include:
A) Habitat restoration
B) Breeding programs
C) Legal protection
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

9. The vaquita, a small cetacean found in the Gulf of California, is critically endangered due to:
A) Climate change
B) Bycatch in fishing nets
C) Oil spills
D) Habitat destruction
Answer: B) Bycatch in fishing nets

10. Which of the following organizations focuses on the conservation of endangered species worldwide?
A) Greenpeace
B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
C) Sierra Club
D) The Nature Conservancy
Answer: B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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