National and international wildlife laws MCQs

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1. : What is the primary goal of wildlife conservation laws?
(A) To protect endangered species and their habitats
(B) To increase hunting quotas
(C) To promote agriculture
(D) To expand urban development

2. : Which international agreement aims to protect migratory species across their migratory ranges?
(A) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(B) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

3. : What is the purpose 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 promote hunting activities
(C) To establish wildlife reserves
(D) To manage agricultural lands

4. : Which U.S. law provides protection to threatened and endangered species and their habitats?
(A) The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
(B) The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
(C) The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
(D) The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)

5. : What does the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) focus on?
(A) The conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair sharing of benefits
(B) Regulating international trade in wildlife products
(C) Protecting migratory species
(D) Establishing wildlife reserves

6. : Which international treaty focuses 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

7. : Under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, what is required for a species to be listed as endangered?
(A) Evidence that the species is at risk of extinction
(B) Evidence of overpopulation
(C) Proof of a stable population
(D) Data on economic benefits

8. : What is the role of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in wildlife conservation?
(A) To assess the conservation status of species and provide recommendations
(B) To regulate international wildlife trade
(C) To establish wildlife reserves
(D) To promote hunting activities

9. : Which European legislation aims to protect natural habitats and wild fauna and flora?
(A) The Habitats Directive
(B) The Birds Directive
(C) The Wildlife and Countryside Act
(D) The Marine Strategy Framework Directive

10. : What is the main focus of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) in the United States?
(A) To protect migratory birds and their habitats
(B) To regulate international trade in bird species
(C) To promote bird watching activities
(D) To manage hunting quotas

11. : Which international agreement helps to protect 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

12. : What does the Lacey Act prohibit?
(A) The trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
(B) The hunting of migratory birds
(C) The destruction of wetland habitats
(D) The international trade in ivory

13. : Which treaty addresses 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

14. : What is the primary purpose of the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)?
(A) To protect migratory waterbirds and their habitats along their flyways
(B) To regulate international trade in waterbirds
(C) To establish wildlife reserves in Africa
(D) To promote bird watching tourism

15. : Which U.S. law regulates the management and protection of marine mammals?
(A) The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
(B) The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
(C) The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
(D) The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

16. : What is the focus of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix I?
(A) Species threatened with extinction and prohibited from international trade
(B) Species that are of least concern
(C) Species that require minimal trade restrictions
(D) Species that are commonly traded

17. : What does the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention) aim to achieve?
(A) To conserve wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats in Europe
(B) To regulate international trade in European species
(C) To establish marine protected areas
(D) To manage hunting quotas in Europe

18. : Which international treaty focuses on the protection of wild flora and fauna in their natural habitats in the European Union?
(A) The Habitats Directive
(B) The Birds Directive
(C) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(D) The Ramsar Convention

19. : What is the goal of the CITES Appendix II?
(A) To regulate trade in species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction but could become so
(B) To protect species that are critically endangered
(C) To establish trade regulations for species of least concern
(D) To promote the conservation of marine species

20. : Which U.S. law requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of their actions?
(A) The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
(B) The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
(C) The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
(D) The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

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

22. : Which international agreement aims to protect and conserve 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

23. : What does the U.S. Endangered Species Act require for species recovery plans?
(A) Detailed plans outlining steps to recover and conserve listed species
(B) Data on hunting practices
(C) Information on trade impacts
(D) Records of habitat destruction

24. : Which international agreement addresses the protection of endangered sea turtles and their nesting sites?
(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 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

26. : Which international treaty aims to protect the habitats of migratory species that cross national boundaries?
(A) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(B) The Ramsar Convention
(C) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(D) The CITES Treaty

27. : What is the focus of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)?
(A) To conserve wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats in Europe
(B) To regulate international trade in European species
(C) To establish marine protected areas
(D) To manage hunting quotas in Europe

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

29. : Which international agreement is known for its focus 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

30. : What does the U.S. Lacey Act prohibit?
(A) The import, export, and transportation of wildlife and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
(B) The hunting of migratory birds
(C) The destruction of wetland habitats
(D) The international trade in ivory

31. : Which international agreement aims to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable development through conservation?
(A) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

32. : What is the role of the European Union’s Birds Directive?
(A) To protect all wild birds and their habitats within the EU
(B) To regulate international trade in bird species
(C) To establish wildlife reserves
(D) To manage hunting quotas

33. : What does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix III do?
(A) Lists species that are protected in at least one country and require international cooperation for trade regulations
(B) Protects species that are critically endangered
(C) Regulates trade in species that are of least concern
(D) Establishes trade regulations for marine species

34. : Which international agreement focuses on the conservation of species that migrate between Europe and Africa?
(A) The African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)
(B) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(C) The Ramsar Convention
(D) The CITES Treaty

35. : What is the main purpose of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
(A) To prohibit the taking of marine mammals and protect their habitat in U.S. waters
(B) To regulate hunting of migratory birds
(C) To promote marine tourism
(D) To establish fishing quotas

36. : What does the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) prohibit?
(A) The take of marine mammals without a permit
(B) The international trade in marine mammal products
(C) The hunting of migratory birds
(D) The destruction of wetland habitats

37. : Which international agreement aims to protect the biodiversity of 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

38. : What is the role of the CITES Treaty Appendix IV?
(A) To include species that are subject to regulation by member states to prevent unsustainable use
(B) To protect species that are critically endangered
(C) To establish trade regulations for marine species
(D) To manage hunting quotas

39. : What is the purpose of the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources?
(A) To promote the conservation and sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources
(B) To regulate international trade in African species
(C) To establish marine protected areas
(D) To manage agricultural lands

40. : Which U.S. law is designed to prevent illegal trafficking of wildlife and plants?
(A) The Lacey Act
(B) The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
(C) The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
(D) The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

41. : What is the primary aim 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 wildlife products
(C) To protect migratory species
(D) To establish wildlife reserves

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

43. : Which international treaty focuses on the conservation 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

44. : What is the goal 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

45. : What is the focus of the Convention on 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

46. : What is the primary objective of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
(A) To protect and recover endangered and threatened species and their habitats
(B) To regulate international trade in wildlife products
(C) To promote hunting activities
(D) To establish marine protected areas

47. : Which international agreement is focused on the conservation of sea turtles and their nesting sites?
(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

48. : What is the focus of the Birds Directive in the European Union?
(A) To protect all wild birds and their habitats within the EU
(B) To regulate international trade in bird species
(C) To establish marine protected areas
(D) To manage hunting quotas

49. : Which international treaty aims to protect marine biodiversity and manage fisheries in the Southern Ocean?
(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

50. : What is the purpose 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

51. : Which international agreement aims to conserve the habitats of migratory species crossing multiple countries?
(A) The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
(B) The Ramsar Convention
(C) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(D) The CITES Treaty

52. : What is the primary focus of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix I?
(A) Species threatened with extinction that are prohibited from international trade
(B) Species that are of least concern
(C) Species that require minimal trade restrictions
(D) Species commonly traded

National and international wildlife laws MCQs
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 11, 2025

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