Protected area design and management MCQs

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

1. What is the primary purpose of a protected area?
a) To maximize economic development
b) To conserve natural habitats and species
c) To increase urbanization
d) To promote recreational activities
Answer: b) To conserve natural habitats and species

2. Which of the following is a key criterion for selecting a site for a protected area?
a) Proximity to urban centers
b) High biodiversity value
c) Accessibility for tourism
d) Availability of mining resources
Answer: b) High biodiversity value

3. What is meant by “buffer zones” in protected area management?
a) Areas within the protected area where no human activities are allowed
b) Surrounding areas where human activities are regulated to reduce impacts on the core area
c) Zones with no vegetation
d) Zones designated for industrial development
Answer: b) Surrounding areas where human activities are regulated to reduce impacts on the core area

4. What is “connectivity” in the context of protected area design?
a) The ease with which visitors can access the protected area
b) The ability of different protected areas to be connected to each other, allowing species to move between them
c) The level of communication between park managers
d) The frequency of maintenance activities
Answer: b) The ability of different protected areas to be connected to each other, allowing species to move between them

5. Which management strategy involves the active restoration of degraded habitats within protected areas?
a) Passive management
b) Active management
c) Controlled access
d) Sustainable harvesting
Answer: b) Active management

6. What is “Zonation” in protected area management?
a) The division of a protected area into different zones for various levels of protection and use
b) The process of designing a new protected area
c) The integration of protected areas into urban planning
d) The relocation of endangered species
Answer: a) The division of a protected area into different zones for various levels of protection and use

7. What role do “community involvement” and “stakeholder engagement” play in protected area management?
a) They are not relevant to protected area management
b) They help ensure that local communities support and participate in conservation efforts
c) They focus solely on increasing tourism revenue
d) They are used to exclude all human activities from the protected area
Answer: b) They help ensure that local communities support and participate in conservation efforts

8. What does “adaptive management” involve in the context of protected area management?
a) Sticking to a fixed management plan regardless of changing conditions
b) Continuously adjusting management practices based on monitoring and evaluation results
c) Avoiding any changes to the management plan
d) Implementing management practices without considering scientific research
Answer: b) Continuously adjusting management practices based on monitoring and evaluation results

9. Which of the following is a common challenge in protected area management?
a) Excessive funding
b) Invasive species
c) Overabundance of biodiversity
d) Lack of tourism interest
Answer: b) Invasive species

10. What is the concept of “sustainable tourism” in protected areas?
a) Maximizing visitor numbers without concern for environmental impact
b) Ensuring that tourism activities do not harm the environment and support conservation goals
c) Focusing on luxury tourism to generate revenue
d) Restricting all forms of tourism
Answer: b) Ensuring that tourism activities do not harm the environment and support conservation goals

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